9 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Lemosho Route

Altitude: 2,650m – 3,500m
Distance: ~8 km | Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

The forest thins as you climb into the moorland zone. Giant heathers and volcanic rock dominate the landscape, as you approach the Shira Plateau, expansive views open up across the plains below.
Overnight: SHIRA CAMP 1

Altitude: 3,500m – 3,850m
Distance: ~7 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

A slow and steady walk across the Shira Plateau, allowing excellent acclimatization the day is designed to let your body adjust to altitude while enjoying dramatic views of Kibo Peak and ancient volcanic formations.
Overnight: SHIRA CAMP 2

Altitude: 3,850m – 4,630m – 3,960m
Distance: ~10 km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

This is a crucial acclimatization day, you ascend to Lava Tower (4,630m), where lunch is served, before descending into the scenic Barranco Valley or Barranco the Great Wall, the descent helps your body adapt while offering stunning glacier views.
Overnight: BARRANCO CAMP

Altitude: 3,960m – 4,035m
Distance: ~5 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Begin with the exhilarating climb up the Barranco Wall, a non-technical scramble offering panoramic views, the trail then crosses ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp.
Overnight: KARANGA CAMP

Altitude: 4,035m – 4,640m
Distance: ~4 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

A short but steady ascent leads to Barafu Camp, your base camp for the summit, after an early dinner, rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Overnight: BARAFU CAMP

Altitude: 4,640m – 5,895m – 3,100m
Distance: ~15 km | Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

Start the climb around midnight reach Stella Point at sunrise and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak after celebrating your achievement, descend to Mweka Camp.
Overnight: MWEKA CAMP

Altitude: 3,100m – 1,640m
Distance: ~10 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate receive your summit certificate, then transfer back to your hotel or airport for departure.