GROUP DEPARTURE: MOUNT KILIMANJARO VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAYS + 2 NIGHTS AT THE LODGE BEFORE AND AFTER THE CLIMB (TOTAL 10 DAYS)

Moshi – Londorossi Gate (2100m) – Mti Mkubwa camp (2750m)

Hiking time: 3 hours
Habitat: Montane forest

After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You will drive two hours from Moshi to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi Gate, you will receive a packed lunch and can buy mineral water for the hike. Then the final 45 minutes of the drive leading up to the gate will be on a bumpy forest track requiring 4WD vehicles. At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rainforest. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack and then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!

Shira Camp 1 (3840m) to Shira camp 2 (3900)

Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers
Habitat: Semi-desert

you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Baranco Camp (3963m) to Karanga Camp (4640m)

Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours
Distance: 5km
Habitat: Desert

Day 6 of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a challenging yet exciting experience. We will spend this day trekking from the Baranco Camp to the Karanga Camp, covering a distance of approximately 5 kilometers. The climb starts at an elevation of 3,960 meters and goes up to 3,995 meters, making it a gradual ascent.
The estimated time to complete this trek is around 4-5 hours. The terrain is rocky and steep, with a few spots that require some scrambling. However, the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape make it all worth it. The trek passes through the Barranco Wall, a rocky formation that requires some scrambling and careful footing.

The Barranco Wall is one of the most iconic and challenging sections of the entire Mount Kilimanjaro climb. It is a steep climb up the rocky face, with no fixed ropes or handholds. You must rely on your strength and balance to make it to the top. However, the view from the top of the wall is breathtaking, and it is one of the most rewarding experiences of the climb.

After successfully completing the Baranco Wall, the trail becomes less steep and more gradual. The route passes through several scenic valleys and ridges before finally reaching the Karanga Camp. The campsite is located in a sheltered valley, and climbers can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)

Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka
Distance: Approximately 7 kilometers ascent and 23 kilometers descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.

At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rainforest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rainforest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.

International departure

This day left for your next flight back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.