7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route

Day to Day Itinerary

Arrival Day

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) greeted by a friendly Gypsy Tours representative.

Transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi (overnight stay with breakfast).

Relax and enjoy amenities like a swimming pool and Wi-Fi.

Attend an evening briefing with experienced managers to ensure you're prepared for the climb.

Day 1: Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,785m)

Depart Moshi for a 3-hour drive through villages to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate.

Enjoy the scenic rainforest and windy trails while your guide shares insights on local flora and fauna.

Hike for 3-4 hours, gaining 396m in elevation, and reach Mti Mkubwa Camp in the rainforest.

Expect cooler temperatures and potentially muddy trails. Gaiters and trekking poles are recommended.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp (3,895m)

After breakfast, leave the rainforest behind and ascend on a path with wide views.

Hike for 6-8 hours, gaining 1110m in elevation, to reach Shira 1 Camp on the Shira Plateau.

Temperatures will begin to drop as you reach higher altitudes.

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp (3,986m)

This day is crucial for acclimatization, though you'll end at a similar elevation as you began.

Hike east from Shira Plateau, passing the Kibo peak junction before continuing to the Lava Tower (4,650m).

Descend to Barranco Camp for the night, gaining only 91m in elevation.

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,034m)

Ascend a steep ridge to conquer the adventurous Barranco Wall, reaching the Karanga Valley.

Witness the impressive agility of your crew navigating the wall.

Hike for 4-5 hours, gaining 48m in elevation, before overnighting at Karanga Camp.

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,662m)

Continue uphill to Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit with breathtaking summit views.

This section offers a variety of angles to admire the peak.

Enjoy an early dinner and rest in preparation for the challenging summit night.

Day 6: Summit Day - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Mweka Camp (3,090m)

Begin your summit attempt with an early morning start (midnight to 2 AM).

This is the most demanding part of the trek, both mentally and physically.

Ascend   through scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim, witnessing a   magnificent sunrise (faster hikers may see it from the summit).

Continue for 1 hour on a snow-covered trail to reach the pinnacle - Uhuru Peak (5,895m)!

Savor this incredible achievement, capturing photos and enjoying the moment.

Descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp.

Gaiters and trekking poles are highly recommended for the loose gravel and volcanic ash terrain.

Celebrate your accomplishment and enjoy your last night on the mountain.

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Moshi (Departure)

After breakfast, participate in a farewell ceremony with your crew.

Descend for 3-4 hours to Mweka Park Gate, receiving your well-deserved summit certificates.

Expect warmer weather, muddier trails, and steeper descents. Gaiters and poles are again recommended.

A   vehicle will transfer you from the gate to Mweka village for lunch,   followed by a drive back to your Moshi hotel (around 30 minutes).

Relax, enjoy a hot shower, celebrate your triumph, and enjoy a final dinner before departure.

Departure Day

• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out by 11:00 AM (late check-out options may be available for an additional fee).
• Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight.

Cost Includes

• 2 Night accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi, a day before trek and a day after trek
• Transportation to and from your selected route
• Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent
• Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
• Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides:
• All Tanzanian National Park Fees
• Government Climbing Taxes
• Climbing permits
• All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
• Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
• Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
• Enough porters to carry your luggage
• Safety Equipment
• Emergency Oxygen
• Pulse Ox meter
• Hot drinks at every meal
• Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day
• Emergency rescue fees
• Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide

Cost Excludes

• Personal items and toiletries
• Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain
• Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):      
  • Guides: $20/day/guide
  • Cook: $15/day
  • Porter: $10/day/porter
  • N/B: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.
• International airfares and departure taxes
• All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
• Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
• Laundry services
• Visa and International flight tickets fees.