Lemosho, a relatively new route, is preferred by reputable operators due to its beauty, remoteness and success rate. In short, it maximizes the chances that a climber will reach the summit, and enjoy the experience overall.
Lemosho, a relatively new route, is preferred by reputable operators due to its beauty, remoteness and success rate. In short, it maximizes the chances that a climber will reach the summit, and enjoy the experience overall.
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a driver will greet you and provide a transfer to our hotel in Moshi, where you will enjoy a bed and breakfast stay.
Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp Site
Mti Mkubwa Camp - After breakfast, you will be transferred…
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a driver will greet you and provide a transfer to our hotel in Moshi, where you will enjoy a bed and breakfast stay.
Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp Site
Mti Mkubwa Camp - After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the edge of the national park forest. From there, enjoy a walk through the pristine forest to Mti Mkubwa campsite for dinner and an overnight stay. With some luck, you might spot colobus monkeys and signs of elephants.
Shira Camp
Shira Camp - Enjoy a leisurely walk through the forest, observing the abundant wildlife and bird species. You will traverse the montane forest and hagenia zone. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Shira camp.
Shira Plateau to Fisher Camp Site
Shira - Today’s hike takes you across the Shira plateau, ascending the western slope of the Kibo massif. Overnight stay will be at Fisher campsite.
Fisher Camp to Lava Tower to Alpine Zone
Shira Camp - After breakfast, hike up to Lava Tower, your first introduction to the alpine zone, where only the hardiest grasses and lichens survive. Enjoy a spectacular view of the final ascent route up the Western Breach.
Western Breach Ascent Route
Shira Camp - With the Western Breach ascent route in sight, spend a few hours climbing to the base of the route, where you will camp near Arrow Glacier. An afternoon hike further up the route will aid acclimatization and enhance your performance the following day.
Crater Floor
Shira Camp - Navigate the Western Breach non-technical climbing route for about six hours to reach the crater rim. Explore the inner crater and ash pit before setting up camp on the crater floor.
Summit Day
Uhuru Peak - Summit day. Begin your ascent to the summit early in the morning to reach Uhuru Peak by 10 am. Afterward, descend via Barafu Hut and continue down to Mweka Hut camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Descent
Moshi - The descent to the roadhead takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. After lunch, bid farewell to your porters and transfer to Moshi for dinner and an overnight stay.
Departure for Kilimanjaro Airport
Nairobi - A driver will provide a transfer from your Moshi hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport, bidding you farewell.

- Inclusive of all park entrance fees and government levies
- Roundtrip transfers from Nairobi airport/city to Moshi
- Accommodation for first and last night at a comfortable hotel in Moshi with breakfast
- Shuttle transfers between Moshi and Lemosho park gate
- Provision of Mess Tent with tables, chairs, and toilet tents
- Meals covered: includes lunch,…
- Inclusive of all park entrance fees and government levies
- Roundtrip transfers from Nairobi airport/city to Moshi
- Accommodation for first and last night at a comfortable hotel in Moshi with breakfast
- Shuttle transfers between Moshi and Lemosho park gate
- Provision of Mess Tent with tables, chairs, and toilet tents
- Meals covered: includes lunch, dinner, and 3 daily meals while trekking with vegetarian/non-vegetarian options
- Daily breakfast provided
- Gloves, Sunglasses, Sleeping bag, Hats, Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Rain Trousers, Tents
- Gloves, Sunglasses, Sleeping bag, Hats, Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Rain Trousers, Tents
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.