8 Days | 7 Nights Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trekking

Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Afterward, your 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. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel as you prepare for the climb.

Your day starts early with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a 2-hour drive to Londorossi Park Gate. While guides and porters prepare supplies, you will register for the trek. You will then start trekking through the lush rainforest, ending the day at Mti Mkubwa Camp where your tent will be waiting with your personal belongings inside.

Distance covered: 7 km
Approximate time taken: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

After breakfast, begin your trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock. Some parts of the route are fairly steep today, but you will be rewarded with excellent views of Kibo and the Shira Plateau as you ascend to your overnight camp.

Distance covered: 7 km
Approximate time taken: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest/Moorland
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Today is one of the shortest days and is less steep than previous sections. You will have the chance to view the northern ice fields from the western side of the mountain. After a hot lunch at the camp, you will take an acclimatization walk around 4:00 pm before returning for dinner.

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

The moorlands transition into alpine desert today. You will trek up to Lava Tower (4600m) for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This descent takes about 3 hours and offers stunning photo opportunities of the Western Breach. The campsite is nestled in a valley below the Great Barranco Wall, famous for its memorable sunsets.

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

After breakfast, you will leave the campsite and scale the Barranco Wall (4200m). The path ends at the foot of the Heim Glacier, leading you into Karanga Camp. This is a favorite day for many trekkers due to the unique landscapes and the fun challenge of the "wall."

Distance covered: 6 km
Approximate time taken: 4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

The trek continues toward Barafu Camp, offering clear views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and a long rest. It is vital to get some sleep after an early dinner, as you will be waking up around midnight for the final summit push.

Distance covered: 4 km
Approximate time taken: 3 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Wake at midnight for light tea and cookies. You will climb heavy scree for 4-5 hours to reach Stella Point (5756m) at sunrise. From there, a final 1-hour hike brings you to Uhuru Peak—the Roof of Africa. After celebrating, descend to Barafu for lunch and a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3100m) for the night.

Distance covered: 20 km
Approximate time taken: 14 hours
Habitat: Glacier/Moorland/Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

The final descent takes you through the Mweka montane forest for 3 hours to the National Park gate. After completing park formalities and receiving your gold certificates, a Wild Wonders Expedition vehicle will drive you back to Moshi for a warm shower and celebration.

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 3 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast and lunch included

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your home-bound flight. Wild Wonders Expedition can also organize affordable safari extensions to world-class parks like Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, or the Serengeti.