CLIMB KILIMANJARO IN 2025/2026 – THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE AWAITS YOU!
Why Climb Kilimanjaro with us?
Crater Camp via Lemosho is a unique place. It is the highest campsite on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is located just 340 feet lower than the summit, Uhuru Point. We offer the opportunity to stay at Crater Camp on the Lemosho and Northern Circuit routes. This option will add one day to the standard itineraries making them the 9 Lemosho Crater Route and 10 day Northern Crater Route. We leave for the summit during daylight hours and stay at Crater Camp after the summit for better acclimatization. On all other Kilimanjaro routes, only the guides and clients summit while the rest of the mountain crew remains at high camp (i.e. Barafu). Using Crater Camp requires significantly more effort on our part as the entire mountain crew, along with all of the expedition equipment, has to ascend 4,000 feet higher than they normally would. Therefore, there is considerable added cost to do a Crater Camp route.From Crater Camp, one can take an optional one hour hike to Reutsch Crater, or simply explore the areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Reutsch Crater is a magnificent sight. It is almost perfectly circular and the ash pit measures 400 feet (120 m) deep and 1,300 feet (400 m) wide. This is rarely seen by tourists. We understand the attraction of staying at Crater Camp. However, the drawback of sleeping at this high altitude is that it is pretty dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. If you arrive early, we’ll carry out your climb briefing and gear check today. Otherwise, this will happen the following morning. Moshi is a popular gateway town for Kilimanjaro climbs, offering comfort and last-minute prep before tackling the Northern Circuit Route.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
After breakfast, drive from Moshi to Lemosho Gate (2,100m), passing through the scenic West Kilimanjaro countryside. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch while your gear is weighed and permits are processed. Begin your trek through lush rainforest on a quiet 7 km trail to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m).
The 9 Days Northern Circuit Route begins with peaceful scenery and rich biodiversity — ideal for acclimatization and wildlife sightings such as colobus monkeys and exotic birds.
Elevation: 2,100m to 2,650m
Distance: 7 km
Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Mti Mkubwa
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Today’s trek takes you from Mti Mkubwa to Shira One Camp (3,610m), covering 7 km through forest and into open moorland. The landscape transforms dramatically as you ascend, giving way to heather and volcanic rock formations.
This steady climb provides a perfect acclimatization pace. As part of the western approach, this trail is less traveled and offers panoramic views over Shira Ridge — making it a photographer’s favorite on the Northern Circuit.
Elevation: 2,650m to 3,610m
Distance: 7 km
Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Shira One
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Hike across the expansive Shira Plateau to Shira Two Camp (3,850m). This 10 km stretch is relatively flat, taking about 4.5 hours. You’ll experience wide alpine landscapes, distant views of Kibo Peak, and fresh air at higher elevation.
The Shira Plateau is one of Kilimanjaro’s geological highlights. This section of the route supports safe altitude gain while offering some of the best views of the mountain’s glaciers and ridgelines.
Elevation: 3,610m to 3,850m
Distance: 10 km
Time: 4.5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Shira Two
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Ascend toward Lava Tower (4,600m), a famous volcanic rock formation, where you’ll stop for a hot lunch. Afterward, descend to Moir Hut (4,200m) for overnight rest at a peaceful, remote campsite.
This “climb high, sleep low” day is key to Kilimanjaro acclimatization. It’s also a highlight of the 9-day route due to the geological features, altitude exposure, and solitude of Moir Valley.
Elevation: 3,850m → 4,600m → 4,200m
Distance: 11 km
Time: 7–8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Moir Hut
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Depart Moir Hut, cross alpine ridges, and enjoy panoramic views over the Shira Plateau and Kenya plains before arriving at Buffalo Camp (4,020m), also known as Pofu.
This day reinforces Kilimanjaro’s reputation as one of the most scenic climbs in Africa. The remote northern side is untouched by mass trekking traffic, making this route the most peaceful option on the mountain.
Elevation: 4,200m to 4,020m
Distance: 12 km
Time: 6–7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Buffalo Camp
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Trek from Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Camp (3,800m), traversing quiet, dry terrain along the upper slopes of Kilimanjaro. The landscape here is raw and unspoiled.
Because it’s a relatively short day, it gives your body time to recover and conserve strength before summit night. This day is essential in maintaining the Northern Circuit’s excellent summit success rate.
Elevation: 4,020m to 3,800m
Distance: 7 km
Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Heath
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Third Cave
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
Hike to Kibo Hut (4,720m), located at the base of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cone. This trek crosses the alpine desert “Saddle,” an eerie, flat landscape between Mawenzi and Kibo.
You’ll arrive early to rest and eat before the summit attempt. This position allows the ideal launch point for climbers tackling the Roof of Africa via the Northern Circuit.
Elevation: 3,800m to 4,720m
Distance: 10 km
Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Kibo Hut
Room Plan: Double Occupancy
During normal morning hours, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We ascend for several hours at a slow but steady pace while taking frequent, but short, breaks. The trail turns into heavy scree as we make the steep climb to the crater rim. At Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft), we see the summit sign in the distance. We continue the around the crater rim until finally we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. We then descend a short distance to Crater Camp, where the rest of the staff will join us to set up camp. There is an option to hike to Reutsch Crater and the ash pit, or simply explore the areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Sleeping at this high altitude can be dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved so the guides will monitor you very closely.
Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic Uhuru Peak to Crater Camp
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 18,865 ft
Distance: 1 km
Hiking Time: 0.5-1 hours
Habitat: Artic
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Crater Camp
From Crater Camp, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Elevation: 18,865 ft to 10,065 ft
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Artic
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at Mweka Camp
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates.Then transfer to your hotel for a shower, lunch, celebration, and tipping ceremony with your mountain crew.
This final trek is a mix of reflection, relief, and reward. The lush rainforest is the perfect farewell to Africa’s greatest adventure.
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Enjoy your final breakfast in Moshi. You’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight. If you’re not ready to go home, we can arrange an extension to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, or Zanzibar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
ETHICAL KILIMANJARO CLIMBS
We are doing ethical climbs and responsible Trekking; we believe the tourism the industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world‟s natural
habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We are not doing cheap Climb, cheap climb means we are doing tourism while exploiting our Porters who are the ones who make Kilimanjaro trek possible for the vast majority of climbers, and who do all the heavy lifting. Fair and ethical treatment of our porters (crew) is one of the important priorities of Eco-Africa Climbing when we do climb. We are proud to be a Partner of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). Please contact ([email protected]) to confirm this.
KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies with implementing procedures that
ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters. Every of our climb is audited by KPAP to ensure crew members are provided proper salaries, tips procedure, food, equipment and sleeping conditions.