The experience
A journey to remember.
A slower Lemosho option with an extra acclimatisation day on the Shira Plateau. The additional day creates a more gradual rhythm before the high-altitude sections and summit attempt. 9 mountain trekking days within 11 calendar days / 10 nights. Arrival and departure are separate from the trekking-day count.
- Total duration
- 11 calendar days · 10 nights
- Mountain trek
- 9 trekking days
- Route
- Lemosho
- Destination
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Starting point
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO); the confirmed itinerary will specify pickup and transfer arrangements.
- Places covered
- West Kilimanjaro
- Lemosho Gate / Londorossi approach
- Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp
- Shira 1 Camp
- Shira 2 Camp and Shira Plateau
- Lava Tower
- Barranco Camp and Barranco Wall
- Karanga Camp
- Barafu Camp
- Stella Point
- Uhuru Peak (summit attempt)
- Millennium Camp
- Mweka Gate
- Kilimanjaro foothills coffee farm
Request a quotation for your dates, group size and accommodation arrangement. The written quote will state the currency, price basis, inclusions, exclusions and validity period. For 8 or more guests, request a group quotation. This nine-day mountain trek is costed separately from the eight-day Lemosho option.
Moments to look forward to
Journey highlights
- An extra acclimatisation day on Shira Plateau.
- Rainforest, moorland and alpine desert scenery.
- Lava Tower, Barranco Wall and summit attempt.
- Post-climb recovery and Chagga coffee experience.
About this journey
A slower Lemosho option with an extra acclimatisation day on the Shira Plateau. The additional day creates a more gradual rhythm before the high-altitude sections and summit attempt. The additional day is spent on Shira Plateau rather than adding another destination. A guide-led walk returns to Shira 2 Camp, leaving an afternoon for rest before continuing towards Lava Tower and Barranco. From there the route crosses the Barranco Wall, passes Karanga and reaches Barafu for the summit attempt via Stella Point. Descent is through Millennium Camp and Mweka Gate. The full programme requires eleven calendar days and ten nights: arrival, nine trekking days, a post-climb recovery lodge night and the coffee experience on departure day. Proposed stays at Simba Farm Lodge and Kilema Kyaro Mountain Lodge frame the camping trek. Property details, room categories, meal plans and coffee arrangements will be confirmed in your quotation. Weather, health and the guide's safety assessment determine the actual programme.
One day at a time
Your journey unfolds.
Day 1Arrival · Simba Farm Lodge
Airport pickup and transfer to Simba Farm Lodge. Rest, meet the mountain guide, receive a briefing and check equipment. The lodge and room category are proposed, subject to availability and confirmation.
- Stay
- Proposed Simba Farm Lodge; room category, bathroom arrangement and availability subject to confirmation.
- Meals
- Hotel meal plan to be confirmed in your quotation.
Day 2Trek day 1 · Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Register at the gate and trek through montane rainforest to Big Tree Camp.
- Stay
- Mti Mkubwa Camp
- Meals
- Mountain meals and treated drinking water as confirmed; any pre-trek hotel meal plan is confirmed separately.
Day 3Trek day 2 · Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1
Climb from the forest into heath and moorland towards the Shira Plateau.
- Stay
- Shira 1 Camp
- Meals
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Day 4Trek day 3 · Shira 1 to Shira 2
Cross the open plateau at a steady pace and enjoy views of Kibo and the surrounding volcanic terrain.
- Stay
- Shira 2 Camp
- Meals
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Day 5Trek day 4 · Shira Plateau acclimatisation day
Take a guide-led acclimatisation walk on the plateau, returning to camp for lunch and a relaxed afternoon. The guide selects the walk according to weather and group condition.
- Stay
- Shira 2 Camp
- Meals
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Day 6Trek day 5 · Shira 2 via Lava Tower to Barranco
Climb towards Lava Tower (about 4,630 m), pause for acclimatisation and descend to Barranco Camp.
- Stay
- Barranco Camp
- Meals
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Day 7Trek day 6 · Barranco Camp to Karanga
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue along the ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.
- Stay
- Karanga Camp
- Meals
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Day 8Trek day 7 · Karanga to Barafu
Ascend to Barafu Camp. Have an early dinner, prepare summit equipment and rest.
- Stay
- Barafu Camp
- Meals
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Day 9Trek day 8 · Summit attempt - Uhuru Peak - Millennium Camp
Climb towards Stella Point and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), if conditions and health permit, then descend to Millennium Camp. The attempt depends on weather, health, acclimatisation and the guide’s safety decision; reaching the summit is never guaranteed.
- Stay
- Millennium Camp
- Meals
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Day 10Trek day 9 · Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate - Kilema Kyaro
Descend through forest to Mweka Gate, complete park formalities and transfer to Kilema Kyaro Mountain Lodge. Your post-climb hotel or lodge is proposed and subject to confirmation.
- Stay
- Proposed Kilema Kyaro Mountain Lodge; exact property, room category, meal plan and availability subject to confirmation.
- Meals
- Mountain meals while trekking; hotel meal plan to be confirmed in your quotation.
Day 11Chagga coffee and cultural experience · Departure
Enjoy a coffee farm visit and traditional bean-to-cup demonstration with local hosts before your airport transfer. Schedule subject to flight time. The local provider, visit duration, transport, tasting and any meal arrangements must be confirmed; the experience is included only when itemised in your quotation. Your hosts introduce coffee growing and harvesting, with the traditional process from pulping and roasting to grinding and brewing a fresh cup.
- Stay
- No overnight stay; departure on this day.
- Meals
- Coffee tasting when included in the confirmed quotation; other meal arrangements to be confirmed.
Rest between adventures
Accommodation plan
Your written proposal confirms the final properties, room categories and meal arrangements for your travel dates. Named properties are planned stays, subject to availability.
- Night 1Proposed Simba Farm Lodge; room category, bathroom arrangement and availability subject to confirmation.Property to be confirmed
- Night 2Mti Mkubwa CampProperty to be confirmed
- Night 3Shira 1 CampProperty to be confirmed
- Nights 4 to 5Shira 2 CampProperty to be confirmed
- Night 6Barranco CampProperty to be confirmed
- Night 7Karanga CampProperty to be confirmed
- Night 8Barafu CampProperty to be confirmed
- Night 9Millennium CampProperty to be confirmed
- Night 10Proposed Kilema Kyaro Mountain Lodge; exact property, room category, meal plan and availability subject to confirmation.Property to be confirmed
Included in your journey
- Kilimanjaro park, camping and applicable conservation fees for the selected route, as specified in the confirmed package.
- Private airport and mountain-gate transfers as specified in the confirmed package.
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide team, cook and registered porters.
- Mountain meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus treated drinking water.
- Tents, dining tent and group camping equipment for the mountain camping itinerary.
- Porter support within park regulations, rescue fee and trek coordination.
- Pre-climb briefing, equipment check and summit certificate where issued.
- Proposed arrival and post-climb lodge nights, and the Chagga coffee experience, only when itemised in the confirmed quotation.
Plan for separately
- International flights, visa and travel insurance.
- Personal trekking clothing/equipment, sleeping bag and optional gear hire.
- Tips for guides, assistant guides, porters and cooks.
- Personal expenses, laundry, snacks, alcoholic drinks and souvenirs.
- Extra hotel nights, room upgrades or optional services not shown in the quote.
- Personal medical costs and costs arising from itinerary changes or delays.
Find your fit
Who this journey suits
Trekkers who value a slower Lemosho rhythm and an additional guide-led acclimatisation day on Shira Plateau. This is a camping trek for guests prepared for repeated walking days, cold mountain conditions and a demanding high-altitude summit attempt.
Fitness, age and accessibility
This is a demanding high-altitude itinerary, even with acclimatisation time built into the route. Share your walking experience, preparation and any practical support needs with the team. Discuss individual health concerns with an appropriate healthcare professional before the trip. The summit attempt is always subject to weather, health, acclimatisation and the guide's safety decision.
Before you travel
A little preparation
Availability
Departures are arranged by enquiry. Your dates depend on current park arrangements, mountain-team availability, proposed hotel or lodge availability and transfer logistics. Weather and group condition can change the mountain programme; confirm the final plan and services in writing.
What to pack
- Personal trekking clothing and equipment, checked with your guide before departure.
- Warm layers suitable for cold mountain conditions, including warm headwear and gloves.
- Waterproof rain protection for you and the items you carry.
- Comfortable walking boots and appropriate trekking socks.
- Sleeping bag; any hire arrangement must be confirmed separately.
- Headlamp and the power or batteries needed for the trek.
- Drinking-water containers agreed with the mountain team.
- Sun protection and personal toiletries.
- Personal medicines and health arrangements discussed with your own clinician where appropriate.
- Travel documents, insurance details and the final confirmed itinerary.
Travel requirements
Check current official passport, entry, visa and health requirements for your nationality and complete journey before travel. Ask your insurer to confirm cover for this trek, including the planned summit altitude of 5,895 m and any emergency evacuation arrangements. Share flight details for the arrival and departure transfers, and complete the pre-climb briefing and equipment check. Follow the mountain guide’s instructions and report any symptoms or concerns promptly.
Booking with confidence
Payment and cancellation
We will share payment and cancellation terms in your written quote before payment.
A little clarity before you go
Your journey questions
How many days and nights should I allow?
9 mountain trekking days within 11 calendar days / 10 nights. Arrival and departure are separate from the trekking-day count.
What is added to the eight-day Lemosho itinerary?
Trek day 4 is an acclimatisation day on Shira Plateau, with a guide-led walk and another night at Shira 2 Camp. The later trekking stages move back one day. Arrival, the recovery lodge night and the departure-day coffee experience are retained.
Where will I sleep?
Simba Farm Lodge is proposed for arrival, and Kilema Kyaro Mountain Lodge for the recovery night. Exact property identity, rooms, bathrooms, meal plans and transfers need confirmation. The mountain nights use the camps listed in the itinerary.
Is reaching the summit guaranteed?
No. The summit attempt depends on weather, health, acclimatisation and the guide's safety decision. The guide may change the programme or turn the group around when necessary.
Which meals are included?
The proposed package includes mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner with treated drinking water, as confirmed in your quotation. Hotel meal plans and meals outside the trek must be stated in the confirmed quotation; do not assume a lodge stay includes every meal.
Is the Chagga coffee experience part of this programme?
It is planned on the departure day, after the recovery lodge night. The visit and tasting depend on flight time and provider confirmation and are included only when itemised in the final quotation.
How do I get the price for my group?
Send your preferred dates, number of climbers and room-sharing needs to Wild Pulse Tours. The team will confirm availability and provide a written quotation for this specific route and duration. Groups of eight or more should request a group quotation.
What should I confirm before accepting the proposal?
Review the named accommodation and room category, transfer schedule, mountain services, meal plan, insurance arrangements, final price, payment schedule and cancellation terms. Share preparation needs and any concerns about the altitude itinerary before deciding.
