Lemosho Route - Big Tree Camp | Distance: 7km / 4.3mi | Estimated Time: 4 Hours

Guests will be collected from their hotel around 08:00 am and transported to the Lemosho route at Londorosi gate, situated on Kilimanjaro’s western side. Following registration, the climb begins through the lush forests of the Lemosho glades, leading to Big Tree Camp for an overnight stay.

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

Lemosho Route - Shira Camp 1 | Distance: 8.5km / 5.3mi | Estimated Time: 7 Hours

The journey continues across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather, dotted with volcanic rock formations. The destination is Shira 1 Camp, offering frequent views of Kibo Peak amidst the clouds. The trek involves a significant altitude gain, with some steep sections.

Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Lemosho Route - Shira Camp 2 | Distance: 8km / 5mi | Estimated Time: 5 Hours

Participants will enjoy views of the Northern Ice fields from the mountain’s western side, along with unique perspectives of Kibo. The steady ascent across the Shira Plateau moorland aids acclimatization, offering stunning panoramic views. The day concludes at Shira 2 Camp, with an afternoon acclimatization walk before dinner and overnight stay.

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Barranco Camp | Distance: 10km / 6.2mi | Estimated Time: 7 Hours

The trek begins with an ascent offering expansive views, entering the upland desert climatic zone and traversing lava ridges beneath the Western Breach glaciers. The Lava Tower (4640m) serves as the day’s high point and a perfect lunch spot. A steep descent follows to the camp in the Great Barranco Valley (3960m), surrounded by towering cliffs with extensive plains views.

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Karanga Camp | Distance: 5.5km / 3.4mi | Estimated Time: 5 Hours

The day starts with a descent into the Great Barranco, a vast ravine, followed by a steep climb up the Great Barranco Wall, separating the group from Kibo’s southeastern slopes. The climb is over rock, non-technical but lengthy and tiring. Passing under the Heim and Kersten glaciers, the route leads to the Karanga valley. A steep ascent from the valley reaches Karanga Camp at 3963m. For those feeling energetic, a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek to around 4200m is available before returning to camp for the night.

Karanga Camp (3963m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Barafu Camp | Distance: 3km / 1.9mi | Estimated Time: 3 Hours

After a restful night and breakfast, the journey continues to Barafu Camp at 4640m. The climb traverses barren scree slopes devoid of vegetation. The steep ascent is challenging due to the altitude. Upon arrival at camp, participants eat and rest in preparation for the upcoming long night and day. Staying hydrated and warm is crucial. An early dinner is followed by rest, as the climb to the summit begins between 11 pm and 12 am.

Barafu (4640m) to Summit UHURU PEAK (5895m) and Descend to Mweka Camp (3100m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Uhuru Peak | Distance: 16.4km / 9.6mi | Estimated Time: 13 – 15 Hours

The ascent begins around midnight, climbing steeply to the summit glaciers. The climb involves 4 to 5 hours on scree, gaining significant height over a short distance, with spectacular views. The crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) is reached as the sun rises, offering breathtaking views of ice cliffs and Mawenzi peak. An additional hour leads to Uhuru Peak (5895m). The descent retraces to Stella Point, then down scree slopes to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before continuing to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.

Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
• Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
• Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
• Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
• Fresh water for drinking & Hot Water for washing up daily
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• Visas, Flights, Travel & Medical Insurances
• Gratuities
• Items of personal nature
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
• Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets

The eight-day Lemosho route variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 8-day Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested.

The eight-day Lemosho route is highly recommended and used by most prominent Kilimanjaro operators.

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