Lemosho Routes

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by a Travel with Shira representative and transferred to your hotel. The hotel offers all essentials for a comfortable stay, including cozy rooms, hot showers, a swimming pool, Wi-Fi access, and friendly service.

In the evening, there will be a detailed pre-climb briefing with our professional mountain team to ensure you are fully prepared for your Kilimanjaro adventure.

Private tours include shared airport transfers for your group. Additional individual transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. To avoid extra charges, we recommend coordinating group arrival and departure times.

Please note: Hotel check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

After breakfast, your guide and mountain support team will meet you at the hotel. You will then drive (approximately 3–4 hours) to Londorossi Gate, the western entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. After registration and permits are completed, the journey continues by off-road vehicle to the high-altitude drop-off point at around 3,414m.

From here, you will begin your trek across the beautiful Shira Plateau, enjoying open landscapes and wide mountain views. The trek to Shira 2 Camp is moderate and designed to gently introduce your body to high altitude, making it ideal for acclimatization. Upon arrival, the camp will already be set up and dinner prepared by the crew.

Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 11 km

Acclimatization Advice:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day

• Walk slowly and follow your guide’s pace

• Inform your guide immediately if you feel any altitude-related symptoms

Today’s trek focuses on acclimatization. You will hike from Shira 2 Camp toward Lava Tower (4,600m), a dramatic volcanic rock formation. This section includes several ascents and descents and may feel challenging, but spending time at higher altitude helps your body adapt.

After lunch near Lava Tower, you will descend to Barranco Camp, located below the impressive Barranco Wall. This descent helps your body recover while strengthening acclimatization.

Trekking Time: 6–8 hours
Distance: 12 km

After an early breakfast, you will begin climbing the famous Barranco Wall. Despite its appearance, the trail is safe and manageable, and once at the top you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of Mount Kibo.

The trail then continues with several ascents and descents toward Karanga Camp. After lunch and some rest, you will complete a short acclimatization hike toward Barafu Camp before returning to Karanga for the night.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 5 km

Following breakfast, you will trek to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the final summit attempt. The terrain becomes more rocky and alpine, and temperatures start to drop.

Upon arrival, you will rest, have an early dinner, and prepare for the summit climb. Your guide will brief you on what to expect during the night ascent.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 6 km

You will begin your summit attempt around midnight, climbing slowly under the stars toward Uhuru Peak (5,895m). This is the most challenging but most rewarding day of the climb.

After reaching the summit and celebrating your achievement, you will descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Millennium Camp, where oxygen levels are higher and recovery is easier.

Trekking Time: 8–12 hours
Distance: 15 km

After breakfast, you will descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro trek. At the gate, you will receive your summit certificates and say goodbye to your mountain crew.

You will then be transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 12 km

After breakfast, relax at the hotel before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Hotel check-out: 11:00 AM
(Late check-out available at an extra cost)