Kilimanjaro — Roof of Africa

Tanzania | Mount Kilimanjaro | Lemosho Route · 9 days / 8 nights · Expert · 22 January 2027 · 5,895 m · ₪8,500

Kilimanjaro — Roof of Africa

An exceptional challenge taking you from dense tropical rainforest through volcanic plateaus and open mountain landscapes to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, Africa’s highest point.

About this expedition

ELSEWHERECO × GO TO NATURE January 22–30, 2027 — 9 days | 8 nights. Tanzania – Mount Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Route. Price: ₪8,500 per person. An exceptional challenge taking you from dense tropical rainforest through volcanic plateaus and open mountain landscapes to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, Africa’s highest point. Lemosho is one of Kilimanjaro’s most beautiful routes, passing through varied terrain and scenery. We walk at a gradual pace to help the body acclimatize to altitude, with time to rest and prepare before attempting the summit. **Mountain accommodation** The six nights on the mountain are spent in a professional two-person tent. **Route notes** The itinerary, walking times, and elevations are approximate and may change depending on the weather, the group’s condition, and the guides’ instructions.

Day-by-day

  1. Day 1: Arrival and preparation — Friday 22/01. Arrive in Tanzania and meet the airport transfer to the hotel. After check-in and some rest, meet the team for a route briefing, equipment checks, and preparation for the climb. Overnight at the hotel with breakfast.
  2. Day 2: The adventure begins — Saturday 23/01. After breakfast, travel to Lemosho Gate and begin walking through the tropical rainforest. Follow the trail through trees and lush scenery to the first mountain camp. Distance: about 6 km. Elevation: from about 1,830m to 2,650m. Walking time: about 2–3 hours. Overnight at camp.
  3. Day 3: Climb to Shira Plateau — Sunday 24/01. Leave the forest for open terrain and Shira Plateau. This is a longer walking day, with mountain and volcanic landscapes becoming more visible as we gain altitude. Distance: about 16 km. Elevation: from about 2,650m to 3,850m. Walking time: about 7–8 hours. Overnight at camp.
  4. Day 4: Acclimatization day — Monday 25/01. Continue through high mountain terrain, climbing toward a higher point before descending to camp. This day is an important part of gaining altitude gradually and preparing for the days ahead. Distance: about 8 km. Elevation: from about 3,850m to 4,000m at camp. Walking time: about 5–6 hours. Overnight at camp.
  5. Day 5: Barranco Wall and Karanga Camp — Tuesday 26/01. After breakfast, begin climbing Barranco Wall, one of the route’s most exciting sections. Then continue across the mountain slopes toward Karanga Camp. Distance: about 5 km. Elevation: from about 4,000m to 4,050m. Walking time: about 3–4 hours. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
  6. Day 6: Climb to Barafu Camp — Wednesday 27/01. Continue upward to Barafu Camp, the last stop before the summit. After arrival, rest, prepare equipment, have dinner, and get some sleep before setting out during the night. Distance: about 4 km. Elevation: from about 4,050m to 4,700m. Walking time: about 3–4 hours. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
  7. Day 7: Uhuru Peak and descent to Mweka — Thursday 28/01. Set out during the night toward the summit. The ascent is long and demanding, but every step brings us closer to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. After reaching the summit, taking photos, and celebrating the achievement, begin the descent toward Mweka Camp. Distance: about 5 km uphill and 13 km downhill. Elevation: from about 4,700m to 5,895m, then down to about 3,090m. Walking time: about 5–7 hours uphill and 5–6 hours downhill. Overnight at Mweka Camp.
  8. Day 8: Descent and return to Arusha — Friday 29/01. After breakfast, continue down through the forest to Mweka Gate. Complete the exit procedures and collect summit certificates for participants who reached the summit, then return by vehicle to the hotel in Arusha to rest. Distance: about 10 km. Elevation: from about 3,090m to about 1,680m. Walking time: about 3–4 hours. Overnight at the hotel with breakfast.
  9. Day 9: Departure — Saturday 30/01. Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an airport transfer according to your return flight time.

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