7 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Extraordinary

Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi town. Afterward, our experienced Wild Wonders Expedition guide will come to brief you about the trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Spend the night at your hotel preparing for the journey ahead.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included

Your day starts early with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a 2-hour drive to Londorossi Park Gate. After registration, you will start trekking through the lush rainforest. This day completes as you enter Mti Mkubwa Camp, where your tent will be set up with your personal belongings inside.

Distance covered: 7 km
Approximate time taken: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Today is a long day as we skip Shira I Camp and go directly to Shira II. You will hike through the heath and moorland zones, following the Shira ridge into a vast high-altitude desert plateau. Here, you will get your first clear, spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered: 17 km
Approximate time taken: 8-10 hours
Habitat: Heath and Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

The trek takes us into the alpine desert up to Lava Tower (4600m) for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This descent offers great opportunities for photos of the Western Breach and Barranco Wall. The campsite is situated in a valley, providing a memorable sunset before dinner.

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

After breakfast, you will leave the campsite and walk up the Barranco Wall (4200m), which ends at the foot of the Heim Glacier. This is a favorite day for many hikers due to the unique terrain and the sense of accomplishment reaching the top of the wall.

Distance covered: 6 km
Approximate time taken: 4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Start hiking toward Barafu Camp, enjoying clear views of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks along the way. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and a long rest to prepare for the summit attempt. Dinner will be served early so you can get some sleep before the midnight start.

Distance covered: 4 km
Approximate time taken: 3 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Wake up around midnight for light tea and cookies. You will climb heavy scree for 4-5 hours to reach Stella Point (5756m) at sunrise. From there, it is a 1-hour hike to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. After photos, descend back to Barafu for lunch and then continue down to Mweka Camp (3100m) for your final night.

Distance covered: 20 km
Approximate time taken: 14 hours
Habitat: Glacier / Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Walk down through the montane forest for 3 hours to Mweka Gate. Here, you will complete park formalities and receive your certificates. The Wild Wonders Expedition vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to Moshi for a warm shower and a well-deserved celebration!

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 3 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your home-bound flight. Wild Wonders Expedition can also organize affordable cultural tours or safaris to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, or the Serengeti for those wanting to explore more of Tanzania.