7-Day Lemosho Route Trek Package

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi town.
The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool or explore Moshi’s charming surroundings.
In the evening, your mountain guide and operations team will meet with you for a detailed pre-trek briefing and equipment check to ensure you’re fully prepared for the climb.

Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Meals: None (Bed & Breakfast)

After breakfast, depart from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. for a scenic drive to Lemosho Gate on Kilimanjaro’s western slopes.
Once registration is complete, begin your trek through lush rainforest, home to monkeys, birds, and exotic flora.
The first day’s hike ends at Big Tree Camp, your overnight stop nestled under a canopy of trees.

Distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles
Approx. Hiking Time: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today’s trek covers open moorland as you climb across the Shira Plateau, passing through Shira 1 Camp on your way to Shira 2 Camp.
Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo Peak floating on the horizon and, on clear days, Mount Meru rising above the clouds.
This long day of hiking helps with acclimatization and rewards you with incredible landscapes.

Distance: 16.5 km / 10.3 miles
Approx. Hiking Time: 9–11 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The day begins with a gradual ascent into alpine desert terrain, passing beneath the Western Breach and reaching the striking Lava Tower (4,640m) — your high point of the day.
After lunch, descend to Barranco Camp, located in the sheltered base of the Great Barranco Valley. This “climb high, sleep low” approach is key to proper acclimatization.

Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Approx. Hiking Time: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start your day with a descent into the Great Barranco Valley, then tackle the Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical rock scramble that offers fantastic views.
Continue beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers and cross the Karanga Valley before arriving at Karanga Camp for the night.
For those feeling strong, an optional acclimatization hike to around 4,200m is available in the afternoon.

Distance: 5.5 km / 3.4 miles
Approx. Hiking Time: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, continue ascending through the arid alpine desert, crossing rugged terrain with little vegetation.
Reach Barafu Camp, the final base before your summit attempt.
Spend the afternoon resting, hydrating, and preparing for your midnight ascent to the top of Africa.

Distance: 3 km / 1.9 miles
Approx. Hiking Time: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The summit push begins around midnight. Climb steeply up scree slopes toward Stella Point (5,739m) on the crater rim — just in time for a spectacular sunrise over the African plains.
After a short rest, continue for another hour to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
Celebrate your accomplishment before descending back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, then continue down to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.

Distance: 13.4 km / 8.3 miles
Approx. Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a final gentle descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll complete park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate.
You’ll then be transferred back to Moshi for a relaxing shower and celebration at your hotel.

Distance: 12.1 km / 7.5 miles
Approx. Hiking Time: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning before your airport transfer for your flight home or onward travel in Tanzania.

Meals: Breakfast