Mount Kilimanjaro Hike: 10 Days

Bring out your adventurous spirit and embark on this 10-day Mount Kilimanjaro hike. Discover the highest peak in Africa and the landscapes along the Lemosho route!

Mount Kilimanjaro Hike: 10 Days

During the 10-day hike, we will ascend along the Lemosho route to Kilimanjaro, enjoying the diverse landscapes including forests, plateaus, deserts, and glaciers.

Day 1: Arusha

We'll meet at the airport and transport you to the hotel in Arusha. After settling in, we will meet the guides to learn about the Lemosho route, ending the day with dinner.

Day 2: Arusha - Londorossi Gate

After breakfast, we drive for two hours to Londorossi Gate, the western entrance to Kilimanjaro. The 5 km trek begins here, passing cultivated fields to the Lemosho trail. We’ll meet guides from the local Chagga tribe and camp at Big Tree with dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Londorossi Gate - Meseta de Shira

Post-breakfast, we exit the forest into a heather area, hiking 9 km to the edge of the Shira plateau, our camping spot where we will have dinner.

Day 4: Shira Plateau

We will cross the Shira plateau to a moorland area, ascending northwest and reaching Moir camp under the ice fields after about six hours, with dinner provided.

Day 5: Shira Plateau

The route continues to the western part of Kilimanjaro, traversing a moorland and entering the Alpine desert. We travel 5 km to Lava Tower camp at 4,114 m (13,000 ft) for acclimatization, dinner, and rest.

Day 6: Shira Plateau - Barranco Valley

On the sixth day, we will walk for 7 hours, descending to Barranco Valley. We will arrive at Karanga Valley camp for dinner and a sunset over the Kilimanjaro glacier valley.

Day 7: Barranco Valley - Desert Plateau

We will cross the Karanga River and climb 6 km to the desert plateau, arriving at Kosovo camp for the night near a crater.

Day 8: Desert Plateau - Uhuru

We begin the ascent to Kibo summit early, reaching Uhuru peak at 5896 m (19,000 ft). After free time for views and photos, we will descend back to camp for dinner and rest.

Day 9: Uhuru - Mweka Gate - Arusha

We will descend through the jungle to Mweka Gate, have lunch, and return to the hotel in Arusha, concluding with a celebration dinner.

Day 10: Arusha

We will accompany you to the airport for your flight home.

Tour Accommodation

On the first and last night, we will stay at Maura Apartments & Lodges in Arusha, and the remaining nights will be in tents.