8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro

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 Keys 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 Londorossi Gate in Kilimanjaro National Park.

Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and challenging muddy trails. Gaiters and poles are recommended.

Your guide shares insights on local flora and fauna as you hike 3-4 hours, gaining 396m in elevation, to Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Expect cooler temperatures at this higher altitude.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira I Camp (3,504m)

After breakfast, embark on a steeper ascent, leaving the rainforest behind.

Hike for 4-6 hours, gaining 719m in elevation, and enjoy widening views reaching the rim of the Shira Plateau.

Temperatures will continue to drop as you reach Shira I Camp.

Day 3: Shira I Camp – Shira Hut (3,895m)

Explore the vast Shira Plateau, a full-day acclimatization adventure.

Enjoy gentle walks eastward towards Kibo's peak and across the plateau meadows.

Shira Hut, located on the base of Lent Hills, offers various acclimatization walks.

Shira is one of Earth's highest plateaus.

Day 4: Shira Hut – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp (3,986m)

Today's hike focuses on acclimatization, though you end at a similar elevation as you began.

Ascend   a ridge from the Shira Plateau, passing the Kibo peak junction before   continuing southeast towards the Lava Tower (Shark's Tooth).

Descend to Barranco Camp after reaching the second junction leading to the Arrow Glacier.

Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,034m)

Hike a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley.

This section joins the Mweka Trail and offers stunning views of your crew's skill on the wall.

Overnight rest at Karanga Camp.

Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,662m)

Continue your ascent towards Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit with diverse summit views.

An early dinner and rest prepare you for the summit night push.

Enjoy the last night on the mountain at Barafu Camp.

Day 7: Summit Day - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Mweka Camp (3,106m)

An early morning (midnight to 2 AM) marks the exciting start of your summit attempt.

This is the most demanding part, 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 once-in-a-lifetime achievement, capturing photos and enjoying the moment.

Descend to Barafu 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 accomplishments and enjoy your last evening on the mountain.

Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi (Departure)

After breakfast, participate in a farewell ceremony with your crew. Descend for 3-4 hours to Mweka Gate, receiving your summit  certificates. Expect warmer, wetter, and steeper terrain. Gaiters and  poles are again  recommended. A vehicle will transfer you back to your Moshi hotel (around 30 minutes). Enjoy a well-deserved hot shower, dinner, and celebrate your triumph 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.