A 10-day route from $2000
With two options when it comes to reaching Uhuru Peak, the longer Lemosho (Glades) Route is an alternative way to ascend up to the Shira Plateau...
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, meet your transfer driver and head to your hotel in Arusha. Later, you’ll attend a pre-climb briefing and gear check in preparation for the trek.
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, then continue to the drop-off point. Begin trekking through dense rainforest to Big Tree Camp. An armed ranger may accompany the group in wildlife areas.
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
The forest thins into heath and moorland. Cross Shira Ridge and continue to Shira Camp 2 with wide views of Mt Meru and the Rift Valley.
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
A key acclimatization day: climb high to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp. Expect alpine desert terrain and dramatic valley scenery.
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Tackle the Barranco Wall with guide assistance where needed. Continue along ridges with views of Kibo’s southern glaciers before arriving at Karanga Camp.
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Trek through alpine desert to Barafu, your base for summit night. Rest in the afternoon, eat an early dinner, and sleep before the midnight start.
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Summit attempt begins around midnight. Reach Stella Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak. After photos, descend to Barafu for lunch and continue down to Mweka Camp for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate for checkout. Transfer back to Arusha for shower, rest, and celebration.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. You can also extend the trip with a safari add-on.
