Join us on June 26th for the kind of hiking trip people talk about for years: an 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route (the most scenic route on the mountain).

The Lemosho Route is known for its panoramic views, lower crowds at the start, and strong summit success rates thanks to the way it’s designed for acclimatisation — crossing the Shira Plateau and following the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu and descending via Mweka Gate.

Full details including pricing, inclusions / exclusions and the complete itinerary are all below.

This is a proper bucket-list combo: we’ll start with the adventure of a lifetime — climbing Mount Kilimanjaro — and the option to finish with the ultimate reward: a 10-day trip on safari and relaxing in Zanzibar.
It’s challenging, iconic, and fully supported. You’ll have an experienced mountain team (guides, cook and porters), hot meals daily, and treated drinking water throughout the trek. After the summit, we reset with a day to recover — and then the option to head straight into safari mode.

Highlights Include:

• 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route — widely considered the most scenic route

• Trek through rainforest to Shira Ridge, then across the Shira Plateau

• Acclimatisation built in (including a high point at Lava Tower before descending to sleep lower)

• Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise views on the crater rim (weather permitting)

• Celebration certificates at Mweka Gate after the descent

• A recovery evening in and late check out in 4* hotel in Moshi.

Briefing & Gearcheck

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be met by the team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi.

Once you’ve checked in, you’ll meet your guide for a briefing on the trek ahead and an equipment check to make sure you have the necessary mountain gear. Anything missing can be rented today.

Hotel: La Mama 4* hotel
Included meals: Welcome Dinner

You’ll be picked up from the hotel around 08:00 and drive to the Lemosho Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After registration, we begin the climb steadily through the forest of the Lemosho Glades, arriving at Forest Camp for our first night on the mountain.

Distance: 10km / 4.3mi
Time: Transfer ~2 hours + Hiking ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Today we trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather dotted with volcanic rock formations, heading for Shira 2 Camp.

On clear days, you may see Kibo Peak floating above the clouds. We gain a solid amount of altitude today, so pace and hydration matter.

Distance: 11 km / 5.3mi
Time: ~8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

A huge acclimatisation day: we climb into the upland desert and reach Lava Tower (4,640m) — the high point of the day — for lunch.

Afterward, we descend steeply into the Great Barranco Valley to reach Barranco Camp, sheltered by towering cliffs with wide views across the plains.

Distance: 10km / 6.2mi
Time: ~7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Today begins with the famous Great Barranco Wall — a long, tiring climb over rock (not technical), separating us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo.

We pass beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers and continue toward the Karanga Valley, then climb up to Karanga Camp. If you’re feeling strong, there’s an optional acclimatisation trek up to around 4,200m before returning to camp.

Distance: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Time: ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

We head to Barafu Camp — summit base camp — crossing steep scree slopes with no vegetation, made tougher by the altitude.

On arrival we eat, rest, hydrate and stay warm. Early dinner, then sleep before the final push.

Distance: 3km / 1.9mi
Time: ~3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

We wake around midnight and climb steeply toward the summit glaciers. Expect a tough push, spectacular views, and a sunrise moment as we reach Stella Point (5,739m) on the crater rim.

From there, we continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) — the highest point in Africa — for a 360° view across Tanzania and Kenya (weather permitting).

We descend back past Barafu for breakfast, then continue down to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.

Distance: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Time: ~12–15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

A gentle trek down through rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates. Then we transfer back to Moshi for a hot shower and proper recovery time or transfer to Arusha if you are continuing on to safari and Zanzibar.

Distance: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Time: ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner included