7 Day Hiking Mountain Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route

After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration and park formalities. Continue to the trailhead and begin hiking through the lush rainforest. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings as you gradually gain altitude before reaching Mti Mkubwa Camp for dinner and overnight. Trekking time: 3–4 hours Distance: Approximately 7 km Altitude: 2,100m – 2,780m Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Continue through the rainforest before entering the heath and moorland zone. The vegetation becomes shorter and the landscape opens up as you approach the Shira Plateau. Continue to Shira 1 Camp for dinner and overnight. Trekking time: 5–6 hours Distance: Approximately 8 km Altitude: 2,780m – 3,505m Overnight: Shira 1 Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, trek across the spectacular Shira Plateau. Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding volcanic landscape. The relatively gentle hike provides valuable acclimatization time before continuing higher. Trekking time: 4–5 hours Distance: Approximately 8 km Altitude: 3,505m – 3,850m Overnight: Shira 2 Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin trekking toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,630m. This is an important acclimatization day as you climb high before descending to Barranco Camp. Enjoy spectacular views of the Western Breach and Barranco Wall before arriving at camp. Trekking time: 7–9 hours Distance: Approximately 12 km Altitude: 3,850m – 4,630m – 3,960m Overnight: Barranco Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day by climbing the impressive Barranco Wall. Continue across the alpine desert to Karanga Camp before proceeding to Barafu Camp, the starting point for the summit. Arrive in the afternoon, have an early dinner and rest in preparation for the midnight summit attempt. Trekking time: 7–9 hours Distance: Approximately 9 km Altitude: 3,960m – 4,035m – 4,895m Overnight: Barafu Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake around midnight and begin the challenging summit ascent. Trek slowly toward Stella Point on the crater rim before continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement and take photographs at the summit before beginning the descent to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight. Trekking time: 12–15 hours Distance: Approximately 17 km Altitude: 4,895m – 5,895m – 3,100m Overnight: Mweka Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin your final descent through the beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete the park formalities and receive your summit certificate. Meet your vehicle and transfer back to Arusha or Moshi, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro adventure. Trekking time: 3–4 hours Distance: Approximately 10 km Altitude: 3,100m – 1,640m Meals: Breakfast & Lunch