Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft

Distance: 6 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The journey begins with a departure from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, a trip of approximately 4 hours, where entry formalities are completed. Following this, a drive to the Lemosho trailhead is undertaken. Upon reaching the trailhead, the hike commences through pristine forest leading to the first campsite.

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Heath

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The trail continues out of the rain forest into a savannah characterized by tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock adorned with lichen. The ascent through lush hills and across streams leads to the Shira Ridge, followed by a gentle descent to Shira 1 Camp, offering the first view of Kibo across the plateau.

Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft

Distance: 11 km

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Heath

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A full day is spent exploring the Shira Plateau, with a gentle walk eastward on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. The route then diverges from the main trail to Moir Hut, a less frequented site at the base of Lent Hills. Various walks on Lent Hills provide excellent acclimatization opportunities. Shira Plateau is among the highest plateaus globally.

Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 6-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The day begins with a climb up a ridge, heading southeast towards the Lava Tower, a 300 ft volcanic rock formation. The descent to Barranco Camp passes through the unique Senecio Forest, reaching an altitude of 13,000 ft. Despite starting and ending at the same elevation, time spent at higher altitudes aids acclimatization.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft

Distance: 5 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The day starts with a descent into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall, followed by a climb up the nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top, the route crosses hills and valleys before descending sharply into Karanga Valley. A final steep climb leads to Karanga Camp, a shorter day designed for acclimatization.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft

Distance: 4 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Departing Karanga, the trail reaches the junction connecting with the Mweka Trail, continuing up to the rocky Barafu Hut. Completing the Southern Circuit offers diverse summit views. Camp is set up here, with rest and an early dinner in preparation for the summit day. The peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are visible from this vantage point.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft

Distance: 5 km

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Crater Camp

Elevation: 19,341 ft to 18,865 ft

Distance: 1 km

Hiking Time: 0.5-1 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The summit push begins in the early morning, marking the most mentally and physically demanding part of the trek. A slow, steady ascent with frequent short breaks leads to the crater rim, where the trail becomes steep scree. At Stella Point (18,900 ft), the summit sign is visible. Continuing around the crater rim, the journey culminates at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa.

A short descent leads to Crater Camp, where the team sets up camp. Options include hiking to Retch Crater and the ash pit or exploring areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Sleeping at this altitude can be risky, and guides closely monitor for signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

Crater Camp to Mweka Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 18,865 ft to 10,065 ft

Distance: 12 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The descent from Crater Camp proceeds directly to Mweka Hut campsite, with a lunch stop at Barafu. The rocky trail can be tough on the knees, making trekking poles beneficial. Mweka Camp is located in the upper forest, where mist or rain is common in the late afternoon. The evening is spent enjoying the final mountain dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Meals: Breakfast

On the final day, the descent continues to Mweka Gate, where summit certificates are collected. Lower elevations may be wet and muddy. From the gate, the journey continues for another hour to Mweka Village, where a vehicle awaits to transport the group back to the hotel in Moshi.

• Emergency first-aid kit
• Park entry fees
• 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• Government taxes
• Camping fees
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent
• 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi
• 4 Season Mountain tents
• Hot water for washing
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi
• Double layered Sleeping Mats

• Travel insurance
• Flights
• Tips for guides, porters and cook

Lemosho Route is one most favoured route to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro because of its all-encompassing perspectives of the mountain from different side and high summit achievement rate.

Trails on the route are loaded up with the varied scenic beauty of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

The route is less swarmed when contrasted with different routes making it perfect from first-time trekkers. The route because of its longer timetable provides better acclimatization for the climbers, which maximizes the chance of a successful summit.

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