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Lemosho Glades Trek - 7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb

The Lemosho Glades Route is an exceptional and remote pathway to the Shira Plateau, offering an unspoiled, scenic ascent up Mount Kilimanjaro. This rarely used route provides a more secluded experience, accompanied by an armed ranger due to the surrounding forest's wildlife presence. The climb can connect to the Western Breach route or continue along the Kibo South Circuit to join the easier Barafu route, offering both challenge and beauty.

Travel and accommodation

9 Days / 8 Nights, 1 country, Moshi to Departure

8 nights accommodation

Meals

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Safari style

Mountain Trekking FIT

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8 stops across the route

Trip code: AJE-042

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Why this trip

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Explore Shira Plateau with expertly guided FIT safari experiences

Follow a photography-friendly pace with extended time in the field

Travel as a flexible FIT itinerary that can be booked as designed or customized by agents

Stay in handpicked lodges, camps, hotels, or mountain camps matched to the route

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Arrival in Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be transferred to your accommodation at Springlands Hotel or a similar property for an overnight stay with bed and breakfast.

Moshi to Londorosi Park Gate, Mti Mkubwa Camp

Altitude: 2,200m – 2,780m After breakfast, drive to the Londorosi Park Gate, approximately a 5-hour journey. As you pass through the Shira Plateau, enjoy opportunities for wildlife sightings. Once at the gate, begin your hike up to Mti Mkubwa Camp, set up camp, and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1

Altitude: 2,780m – 3,500m Start your day with breakfast before hiking to Shira Camp 1. This is a relatively short hike that helps with acclimatization, taking around 5 hours. The stunning view of the western face of Kibo volcano dominates the landscape. Once at camp, enjoy lunch and take a day hike around the lower moorland area, rich with wildflowers and large shrubs.

Activities: Kilimanjaro acclimatization walk

Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

Altitude: 3,500m – 3,840m After breakfast, continue your hike to Shira Camp 2. This day serves as another acclimatization opportunity while providing scenic views and a relatively easy pace.

Activities: Kilimanjaro acclimatization walk

Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower, Barranco Camp

Altitude: 3,840m – 4,630m Today’s climb takes you to the challenging Lava Tower at 4,630m. After a tough climb and a well-earned lunch, descend nearly 680m to Barranco Camp, located in the shadow of the Great Barranco Wall. This day’s descent aids in acclimatization and offers stunning photo opportunities.

Activities: Kilimanjaro acclimatization walk Photography safari

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Altitude: 3,960m – 4,640m Prepare for a long and strenuous hike to Barafu Camp. Located at 4,640m, the camp sits on a ridge exposed to strong winds. Familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, ensuring safety. After setting up camp, rest for your summit attempt later that night.

Activities: Mountain trekking

Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, Mweka Camp

Altitude: 4,640m – 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) – 3,090m (Mweka Camp) You will depart Barafu at around midnight and ascend the scree to Stella Point, arriving after about 6 hours. The sunrise at Stella Point is unforgettable. Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, where you will enjoy a brief but memorable stay before descending to Barafu for a short rest. Continue to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay.

Activities: Kilimanjaro summit trek Mountain trekking

Mweka Camp to Mweka Park Gate, Moshi

Altitude: 3,090m – 1,650m After breakfast, descend to Mweka Park Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate. Continue to Mweka village and drive back to Springlands Hotel for a hot lunch, shower, and overnight stay.

Activities: Mountain trekking

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. This immersive journey is designed for adventure seekers who appreciate nature, challenge, and the rewards of reaching the top of Africa’s highest peak.

Inclusions

What is included

Included

Meet-and-assist services on arrival and scheduled transfers as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in the named properties or confirmed similar alternatives, subject to availability at booking.
Meals as indicated by the itinerary meal plan for each day.
Private or shared safari activities and game drives as described in the daily programme.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide, camp guide, mountain crew, or specialist local guide where applicable.
Park, reserve, conservation, trekking, and activity fees that are confirmed as included on the final supplier quotation.
Ground transport, scheduled light-aircraft flights, or internal connections specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary.
Bottled drinking water during safari drives and operational support from Rift & Tide Africa.
Kilimanjaro park and camping/hut fees included only as confirmed on the final quotation.
Mountain guide, assistant guides, cook, and porter team for the climb section.
Rescue registration and basic mountain safety support through the operating team where applicable.

Not included

International flights, regional flights not expressly stated as included, and airline taxes unless quoted separately.
Visa fees, passport costs, travel insurance, medical costs, vaccinations, and personal evacuation cover.
Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, spa treatments, premium activities, and other personal expenses.
Optional activities such as balloon safaris, diving, cultural visits, extra treks, or extensions unless added to the quote.
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, camp staff, hotel staff, porters, and mountain crews.
Single-room supplements, festive supplements, child-policy supplements, or room upgrades unless stated on the final quote.
Any service not specifically listed as included, and any cost caused by flight delays, weather, park rule changes, border procedures, or force majeure.
Personal climbing equipment, sleeping bags, trekking poles, thermal layers, and mountain clothing unless hired separately.

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Lemosho Glades Trek - 7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb

Safari story and highlights

What makes this journey stand out

Your journey from start to finish

Planning questions

Is the price shown final?

Can this itinerary be customized?

What should I send with a quote request?

How do agents access trade support?

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Day-by-day journey

Arrival in Moshi

Moshi to Londorosi Park Gate, Mti Mkubwa Camp

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1

Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower, Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Park Gate, Moshi

Departure

What is included

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Not included

Dates and availability

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