6 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek

Begin your Kilimanjaro adventure through lush rainforest trails filled with giant trees, colourful birds, and possible sightings of black-and-white colobus monkeys. The trail starts at Londorossi Gate (2,385 m) and winds gently through the forest zone to Big Tree Camp, your first mountain camp nestled among the giant camphorwood trees.

Today you leave the rainforest behind and hike across the vast Shira Plateau — one of the highest plateaus in the world. The trail winds through grassy moorland and giant heather, with ever-expanding views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds ahead. The landscape opens up dramatically as you traverse the whole plateau, passing Shira 1 and continuing to Shira 2 Camp set against the towering volcanic cone.

The classic 'climb high, sleep low' day — the most important acclimatisation day of the trek. Ascend to Lava Tower (4,640 m) for lunch with spectacular views of the Western Breach and the glaciers above, then descend into the giant senecio forest of the Barranco valley.

Start early to conquer the iconic Barranco Wall — a steep but non-technical scramble up the Great Barranco ravine with breathtaking views of the Heim and Kersten glaciers. After the wall, traverse through the Karanga Valley and push up desolate scree slopes to Barafu Camp at 4,673 m — your summit base camp. Early dinner, summit briefing, then rest before the midnight summit push.

Wake at 11 PM for hot tea and snacks, then step into the dark by midnight. Six hours of slow switchbacks up the scree slope to Stella Point (5,756 m) for sunrise, then one final hour along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak — the Roof of Africa at 5,895 m. Celebrate with photos and a moment of silence on top of Africa before beginning the long descent to Mweka Camp.

A gentle descent through lush rainforest where the air is thick with oxygen and bird calls echo through the canopy. At Mweka Gate, you complete park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate — a proud moment to commemorate your achievement. Your vehicle meets you at the gate for the drive back to Moshi, where a hot shower, cold drinks, and a farewell with your crew await before your departure transfer.