Seven Days Kili Trekking

Kilimanjaro

- Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft -Distance: 6 km -Hiking Time:3-4 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

Forest Camp

Kilimanjaro

-Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft -Distance: 14 km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Moorland We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibos glacier peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Moir Hut

-Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft -Distance: 9km -Hiking Time: 8-10 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

-Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 3-4 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to the hotel in Moshi.

Lodge in Moshi Town