22/04/2026
BELOW IS OUR 7 DAYS MT. KILIMANJARO TREKKING USING LEMOSHO ROUTE.
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DAY 1: LONDOROSSI GATE TO FOREST CAMP
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time:3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Itinerary steps: 1
DAY 2: FOREST CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP 1
We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. At this the view of Kibo from across the plateau is unbelievable.
DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP 1 – SHIRA CAMP 2 – MOIR HUT
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered 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 outstanding acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
DAY 4: MOIR HUT – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP
From the Shira Plateau. We continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the Southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft
We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP
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 route. We continue up to the Barafu Hut.
DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT – MWEKA HUT
After midnight (around 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit.
At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the roof of the African continent. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist, or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.
DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP TO MOSHI
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 (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
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.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
in the following day you shall be transferred to Airport for departure
