6 Days Group Luxury Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route from Zanzibar I,Tanzania (2026 - 2027)

Moshi – Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m)

Distance: 7 km – Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast, drive 2–3 hours through scenic northern Tanzania to Lemosho Gate. Complete registration and meet your dedicated trekking team of guides, porters, and cooks. Begin the trek through lush rainforest, spotting tropical birds and black-and-white Colobus monkeys. Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp, relax, enjoy your first camp dinner, and take in the serene surroundings.

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira II Camp (3,500 m)

Distance: 16 km – Hiking Time: 7–9 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Overnight: Shira II Camp

Trek across the scenic Shira Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start with a 3–4 hour hike to Shira I Camp for lunch, then continue 4–5 hours through breathtaking moorland to Shira II Camp, nestled beneath a dramatic lava flow. Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks and prepare for higher altitude trekking.

Shira II Camp to Barranco Camp (3,940 m)

Distance: 9 km – Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Ascend gently to the Lava Tower (4,600 m) for a midday break, then descend along rocky paths to Barranco Camp. Trek through alpine desert terrain, enjoying spectacular volcanic landscapes. Mild headaches may occur at this altitude. Rest and savor dinner at camp while preparing for the iconic Barranco Wall climb.

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

Distance: 9 km – Hiking Time: 8–10 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Begin with the challenging Barranco Wall ascent, continue through Karanga Valley, and arrive at Barafu Camp at the base of Kibo’s crater wall. Enjoy panoramic summit views, rest, have dinner, and mentally prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) and Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 m)

Distance: 5 km up / 12 km down – Hiking Time: 11–14 hours

Habitat: Arctic / Alpine Desert

e at 11:00 pm for tea and snacks, then begin the midnight summit climb. Trek steep paths to Stella Point (5,756 m) and continue to Uhuru Peak, catching the sunrise and taking photos. After 10–15 minutes at the summit, descend to Barafu Camp for brunch, then continue down through alpine desert and rainforest to Mweka Camp.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Moshi

Distance: 10 km – Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect your official summit certificate, and transfer to your luxury hotel in Moshi. Enjoy a hot shower, relax, and celebrate your successful climb of Kilimanjaro.

Moshi to Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer back to Zanzibar via flight or ferry. Capture final memories, take photos, and thank your guides and porters for their support. This 6-day luxury Lemosho Route climb from Zanzibar offers comfort, breathtaking scenery, and the thrill of summiting Africa’s highest peak.