Overview
Itinerary
Lemosho route 6 days
Day 1 - Lemosho Gates (2100 m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2650m)
You’ll be picked up from your Arusha accommodations and make the drive towards the Lemosho Gate.
Stopping along the way in a local village for lunch and to buy last minute supplies, you’ll then liaise with your guides and begin your ascent through the verdant rainforest that clothes the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro.
You’ll have a short three-hour hike through the forest today, but keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such as Colobus monkeys as you make your way to Mti Mkubwa Camp to set down for the evening.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m) - Shira II Camp (3900m)
You’ll bid farewell to the Kilimanjaro rainforest after breakfast, as your climb takes you gradually into scrubby moorland criss-crossed with quietly bubbling mountain streams.
You’ll cross over a vast plateau on your way to Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll have spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Setting up camp here for the evening, you’ll find your path has now crossed with those on the Machame Route.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Shira II Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3900 m)
After breakfast, you will start your ascent to Lava Tower through boulder-strewn terrain. In the distance, you will see Kibo, encouraging you to continue uphill. Upon reaching Lava Tower, you will rest and allow your body to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Following your rest, you will continue downwards to Barranco Camp. This method of climbing high but sleeping low helps your body adjust to the differing altitudes and gives you a good sense of how it reacts to changes in elevation. Along the way, the scenery changes once more, and you will soon be surrounded by giant senecios and smaller lobelias. After 6 to 7 hours, you will reach the beautiful and green Barranco Camp, which offers great views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. After dinner, you will settle in for the night.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - : Barranco Camp (3900m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
You’ll get your first real taste of mountain climbing today, as you’ll tackle Barranco Wall for a bit of old-fashioned rock climbing.
After this initial trial, you’ll continue towards the Karanga Valley, where you’ll stop for lunch.
After your meal, you’ll continue on for another 2-3 hours until you reach Barafu Camp.
As you’ll be summitting tomorrow, it’s important that you eat a full meal and drink plenty of fluids before turning in for the evening.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Mweka Camp (3100m)
At around midnight, you will be awoken with some hot tea and biscuits to get ready for today’s ascent. You will climb in a north-westerly direction through heavy scree toward Stella Point, arriving there in about 5 to 7 hours. At Stella Point (5,730m), you may rest if necessary before taking on another 1 to 2 hour stretch along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak – the highlight of your trip. A breathtaking view awaits you as you stand on the highest mountain in Africa. After taking as many pictures as your camera will allow, you will leave behind the glistening glaciers and snowy peaks and make your way back down to Barafu Camp. Here, you will have time to catch your breath before heading further down to Mweka Camp, an approximate 3-hour walk. A scrumptious dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep await you.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
At around midnight, you will be awoken with some hot tea and biscuits to get ready for today’s ascent. You will climb in a north-westerly direction through heavy scree toward Stella Point, arriving there in about 5 to 7 hours. At Stella Point (5,730m), you may rest if necessary before taking on another 1 to 2 hour stretch along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak – the highlight of your trip. A breathtaking view awaits you as you stand on the highest mountain in Africa. After taking as many pictures as your camera will allow, you will leave behind the glistening glaciers and snowy peaks and make your way back down to Barafu Camp. Here, you will have time to catch your breath before heading further down to Mweka Camp, an approximate 3-hour walk. A scrumptious dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep await you.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cost Breakdown
Included
National Park fees
National Park fees are many and are charged per person based on the number of days spent in the Park. Some examples include a mandatory rescue fee of USD $20 per person, entry fee of USD $70 per day, and public campsite fee of USD $50 per night. NOTE: Marangu has mandatory Hut fee of USD 60 per person per night.
VAT
Mandatory government fee
Cost of two nights stay at hotel
Includes first night before your hike and the last night after your hike.
Wages
For Guides, Assistant Guides, Cooks, and Porters consistent with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
Transport
To and from airport to Hotel
To and from Hotel to National Park Gate (starting point)
Fresh local ingredients for three meals per day during the hiking and filtered drinkable water
Equipment
Quality sleeping tents, communal meals tent, portable toilet, and sleeping pad are included.
For your safety and well-being: First Aid Kit, oxygen tank, oximeter, stretcher, and handheld radios are also available.
Other cost not Included
Equipment
Sleep bags, hiking poles, head-lamps are not included in the pricing. However, these equipment along with others, such as a down jacket, rain gear, and hiking shoes are available for rent. See our rental equipment table for the full list.
Tipping
Workers and families in Tanzania rely heavily on tips earned from local excursions. While our team earns above minimum wage, tips are another crucial way local staff are supported, especially for those working in extreme conditions such as the mountain. Our staff will provide guidelines for tipping. Thank you for including tips into the trip budget.
VISA fee and Travel insurance
Additional hotel night
Laundry service
Not provided during the hike. However, you may use the hotel’s laundry services which they provide for a fee.
Cost of meals during your stay at the hotel
The hotel where you're staying will have a restaurant. There are also a number of cafes and restaurants located near the hotel within walking distance.