7 Days – Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing: Lemosho Route

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your mountain guide for a full briefing, route overview, and final equipment check.

Overnight: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m)

After breakfast, drive to Lemosho Gate for registration. Begin your trek through pristine rainforest rich in wildlife such as black-and-white colobus monkeys and diverse birdlife.

Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp (3,500 m)

Continue ascending through forest into open moorland. The landscape opens dramatically, revealing expansive views of the Shira Plateau and Mount Meru in the distance.

Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)

A shorter but important acclimatization day across the Shira Plateau. The terrain is gentle, allowing your body to adapt while enjoying spectacular scenery and views of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers.

Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower (4,630 m) – Barranco Camp (3,960 m)

This is a key acclimatization day. Trek to Lava Tower for lunch at high altitude, then descend into the beautiful Barranco Valley, home to the famous Barranco Wall.

Hiking time: 6–8 hours
Overnight: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

Climb the impressive Barranco Wall, a thrilling but non-technical scramble. Continue through alpine terrain to Karanga Camp, where the afternoon is spent resting and preparing for the summit attempt.

Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Karanga Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

After breakfast, trek to Barafu Camp, your final base before the summit push. Arrive early to rest, hydrate, and receive a final briefing from your guide.

Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp

Begin the summit ascent shortly after midnight. Reach Stella Point at sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating at the summit, descend to Mweka Camp for a well-earned rest.

Hiking time: 12–14 hours
Overnight: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi or continue to your next destination.

Hiking time: 4–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch