Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

8 days—A High-Altitude Journey Through Five Climate Zones to Uhuru Peak

$4000-4500 USD

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Safari summary

Day 1: Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa (≈2 650 m)
Begin with a drive from Moshi to the gate, then hike ~4–5 hours through lush montane rainforest—often spotting wildlife like colobus monkeys—before camping beneath the iconic “Big Tree”
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 (≈3 500 m)
Climb ~5–6 hours as the landscape shifts from dense forest to sweeping moorlands and streams, arriving at the western edge of the Shira Plateau
Day 3: Shira 1 → Shira 2 / Moir Hut (≈3 850–4 160 m)
A gentle 6–7 hour trek across the plateau with optional hikers up Lent Hills for acclimatization. Camp at Shira 2 or at Moir Hut for extra altitude gain
Day 4: Moir Hut → Lava Tower (4 600 m) → Barranco Camp (≈3 960 m)
Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend past alpine desert into Barranco Valley—highlight includes the descent through unique Senecio forest
Day 5: Barranco → Karanga Camp (≈4 035 m)
Conquer the famous Barranco Wall scramble, then hike through the Karanga Valley to camp—solid acclimatization and scenic challenge
Day 6: Karanga → Barafu Camp (≈4 640 m)
Trek through rocky, alpine-terrain to reach Barafu—a high-altitude base camp preparing you for the summit
Day 7: Summit Day → Uhuru Peak (5 895 m), down to Mweka Camp (≈3 080 m)
An early–midnight start leads to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak for sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp—one of the longest, most memorable days
Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate (≈1 640 m)
Final descent through forest to the gate. Celebrate and receive your summit certificate before returning to Moshi or Arusha

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Londorossi Gate to Mti mkubwa

Kilimanjaro

Start at Londorossi Gate, hiking 3–4 hrs through lush montane forest up to Forest (Mti Mkubwa) Camp (~2 780 m). Listen for colobus monkeys and turacos under the canopy before settling under towering trees—a gentle introduction to Kilimanjaro’s wild beauty

Public camps

Mti mkubwa to Shira 1

Kilimanjaro

Big Tree(mti mkubwa) Camp to Shira 1: Enter the Moorlands” Climb out of the dense forest into open moorlands over 5–6 hrs, crossing ridges and streams en route to Shira 1 Camp (~3 500 m). Enjoy panoramic views of the Shira Plateau against Kibo’s backdrop

Public Camps

Shira 1 to Shira 2/Moir Hut

Kilimanjaro

Shira 1 to Shira 2/Moir Hut: Plateau and Acclimatization” Traverse 5–7 hrs across the vast Shira Plateau to Shira 2 (~3 900 m), optionally continuing to Moir Hut (~4 175 m) via Lent Hills. Ideal for acclimatization, with sweeping vistas of volcanoes and highland scenery

Public camps

Lava Tower to Barranco

Kilimanjaro

Moir Hut to Lava Tower & Barranco: Climb High, Sleep Low” Ascend to Lava Tower (~4 600 m) to boost acclimatization, then descend into Barranco Valley through alpine desert and Senecio forests—camping at Barranco (~3 995 m). A vivid “climb high, sleep low” day

Public Camps

Barranco to Karanga

Kilimanjaro

Barranco to Karanga: Conquer the Great Barranco Wall” Tackle the iconic Barranco Wall scramble, then journey 4–5 hrs through Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp (~4 035 m). Rocky terrain and cliffs dominate, with stellar valley views to reward your climb

Public Camps

Karanga to Barafu

Kilimanjaro

Karanga to Barafu: Final Basecamp Before the Summit” A steady 3–4 hr ascent through barren alpine desert past Mawenzi views, arriving at Barafu Camp (~4 640 m). Rest, eat, and prepare for summit night beneath the Kibo cone

Public Camps

Barafu to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

“Barafu to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point: Summit Night” Begin at midnight, climbing 7–8 hrs through scree to Stella Point (~5 750 m), then to Uhuru Peak (5 895 m) for sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp (~3 080 m) after a 12–15 hr epic summit push

Public Camps

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

“Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: Final Descent to Victory” Descend 3–4 hrs through montane forest back to Mweka Gate (~1 640 m). Celebrate with summit certificates, enjoy the sights and sounds of the rainforest, then transfer back to Moshi or Arusha

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