Itinerary

1. Day 1: Starting point (2,300m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m)

   Trekking Time: 3 hours

   Distance: 7 km

   Altitude Gain: 450m

   • After enjoying an appetising meal at the hotel, you will embark on a bumpy three-hour drive from the hotel to the Londorossi Gate. We will travel amid the fascinating town of Boma N’gombe and the native people of Sanya Juu. 
   • Registration will be completed at the gate and then we will drive to the starting point of your trek at 2,350m. The trail journeys through the thick, untamed rainforest for the duration of the day. 
   • Adorable Bush Babies and curious Black and White Colobus Monkeys may peer down from the high trees. 
   • Mti Mkubwa Camp is our final destination for the day and the hike is fairly short.

2. Day 2: Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m)

   Trekking Time: 6-7 hours

   Distance: 10 km

   Altitude Gain: 800m

   • The trail heads towards Shira Camp 1, and there is a shift in scenery to the heather and moorland zone – an arid landscape sprinkled with contrasting silver fauna and flora as well as the enormous lobelias. 
   • Stunning views of Mount Meru engulfing the fiery sunset are present in the west, and the gleaming Kibo Peak makes its presence known. 
   • The light clouds will begin to float around you as you cross several calming streams to get to the Shira Ridge (3,600m). We will proceed to Shira Camp 1, where a delicious meal awaits.

3. Day 3: Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m)

    Trekking Time: 3-4hours

   Distance: 8km

   Altitude Gain: 290m

   • The moorland landscape remains with its dusty, rocky ground and low grasses and shrubs. The bright everlastings erupt from the ground, and the concentric rings of leaves on the celestial lobelias are astonishing. 
   • The scenic views of the towering mountain are best observed from this area, and the path is generally flat. A steaming hot lunch will be served at Shira Camp, and after the short excursions for acclimatisation are complete, you will rest for the remainder of the day.
   • In the evening, the stars twinkle from the infinite arch of darkness. In areas, they are sapphire balls and beautiful, shimmering in their heavenly finery. The ones on the outermost boundary, virtually outside the span of human comprehension, are like glinting pinpricks in a shroud of blackness.

4. Day 4: Shira Camp 2 (3,840m) to Barranco camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower

   Trekking Time: 6-7 hours

   Distance: 11km

   Altitude Gain: 110m

   • Today the Lemosho route connects with the Machame route before approaching Lava Tower. The landscapes are magnificent, and the trail begins with a gentle incline towards the beautiful sights of Kibo Peak. 
   • The first milestone is a jagged ridge named the Shark’s Tooth (4,400m), and after crossing the mysterious shadow valleys, we will come across the protruding Lava Tower (4,600m). 
   • Thousands of years ago, enormous volcanos erupted and spluttered the remains of the once-molten rocks. The gradual descent to the Barranco Camp features incredible views of the bleached Western Breach and the striking Barranco or ‘Breakfast’ Wall. 
   • This day follows the mountaineering principle of walking high and sleeping low, making it an ideal acclimation day.

5. Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Barafu Camp (4,700)

   Trekking Time: 6 – 7 hours

   Distance: 9km

   Altitude Gain: 750m

   • The day begins with a moderate trek up the Barranco Wall. it is steep, but the climbing only requires your hands and feet for a short period of time (200m). 
   • Feelings of satisfaction will begin to emerge once you witness the beautiful landscape that includes the smoothed edges of Kibo Peak and a vantage point of the frosted scenery.
   • The trail begins to fluctuate as we cross various small streams and the Karanga River that excitedly hops over the rocks. We will stop at the Karanga Campsite for an appetising lunch (3,930m). An hour’s climb up a steep, granite lava ridge will lead us to the Barafu Camp. 
   • This signifies that you have conquered the South Circuit of the mountain, and the views of the summit will shift. The infertile grounds at the Barafu Campsite tend to freeze over, and the temperatures shift dramatically. 
   • A warm, hearty meal will be prepared, and we suggest that you rest early as the midnight climb to the summit (1188m) is only a few hours away.

6. Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5895m) (Midnight start), descent to Mweka Camp (3100m)

   Trekking Time: 6 – 7 hours

   Distance: 5km

   Altitude Gain: 1195m

   • You will be awoken at 11:00 pm to ensure that you have a light snack and a hot beverage before you embark on your 5km trek to the summit. Sixteen hours are needed to complete the trek this is the most taxing day on the 7 days Lemosho Route. 
   • The temperatures will dip to lows of up to 10°C. The trail along the stunning valley on the edge of scree fields will gradually increase. Stella’s Point (5,672m) is the first milestone, and you will pass the glowing Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Illuminating rays of orange, red, and purple begin to burst from the sky as you reach the southern rim of Kibo (Marks an hour until the summit).
   • Upon reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), you will attain an intangible reward, the heaven-touching apex of the mountain drenched in a shroud of clouds and splotches of gleaming snow impaling the lush floor. 
   • Across the horizon, you will see the glaciers protruding like a row of thorns. Swaddled around them are necklaces of powdery snow, frosty ice fields, and Mawenzi Peak.
   • We will begin descending towards the Barafu Camp, where we will have a short break before proceeding to the Mweka Camp (3,100m). 
   • The 9-km trail features stunning views of the magnificent Kilimanjaro plains. The incline traverses down a rocky scree path through barren moorland, and then you will enter the magnificent forest (4-5-hour hike). 
   • A tantalising meal will be served at the campsite and you will be able to snuggle in your sleeping bag.

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,800m) - Hotel

   Trekking Time: 4 – 5 hours

   Distance: 10km

   Altitude Loss: 1300m

   • You will enjoy an appetizing breakfast before your descent to the Mweka Gate (1,300m). The stroll provides you with beautiful scenery. 
   • A Gold Summit Certificate will be awarded upon reaching the gate, a token to symbolize successfully tackling the 7-day Lemosho Route. 
   • From the tranquil Mweka Village, our driver will transport you to the hotel for rest, dinner, and overnight. If you’ve chosen to continue on a safari – well, that’s another adventure, and we’ll manage that for you as well!