8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb · Lemosho Route

Welcome to Tanzania. Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your lodge in Moshi. Gear check and a thorough climb briefing with your head guide, who will walk you through every detail of the eight days ahead.

A morning drive to the Londorossi Gate (2,250m), where we complete park registration. The trail begins in lush montane forest, with black-and-white colobus monkeys in the canopy. We climb steadily to Shira 1 Camp (3,500m) on the eastern edge of the Shira Plateau. A short afternoon acclimatization walk.

A gentle climb across the Shira Plateau, with stunning views of Kibo Peak. We reach Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) by early afternoon, with time to rest and acclimatize. Optional afternoon walk to a nearby viewpoint.

A classic 'climb high, sleep low' day. We ascend to the Lava Tower (4,630m) for a hot lunch, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m). This pattern is the key to acclimatization on Kilimanjaro.

A short but dramatic day. We tackle the Barranco Wall - a steep scramble that is the most exciting non-technical section of the climb - and continue to Karanga Camp (3,995m). Afternoon at leisure for rest and acclimatization.

A steady climb to Barafu Camp (4,673m), the high camp from which we will make the summit attempt. We arrive by early afternoon, with time to rest, hydrate, and prepare for the midnight departure. Early dinner and sleep.

A midnight start. We climb through the alpine desert under starlight, reach Stella Point (5,756m) at sunrise, and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - the roof of Africa. Time for photos, then a long descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m). A hard but triumphant day.

A final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m), where we receive summit certificates. Transfer back to your lodge in Moshi for a hot shower, a celebration dinner, and a well-earned rest. Transfer to the airport for your departure.