Kilimanjaro Campsites

We offer Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages via Lemosho, Machame, Rongai, and Northern Circuit via four popular routes. The details of the campsites present along these trails are listed below, along with their elevation.

Lemosho Camps

The Lemosho Route provides a blend of scenic beauty and challenging hikes. It offers climbers six Kilimanjaro Campsites. The following are the campsites on this route:

• Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa Camp) (2,800 METERS) :This Camp Kilimanjaro is encountered on Day 1, starting from an altitude of 2,100 meters and finishing at 2,800 meters, with a total hike time of 4 hours.
• Shira Camp 1 (3,550 Meters) : On Day 2, climbers move from the Big Tree Camp at 2,800 meters to reach Shira Camp 1 at 3,550 meters within 5-6 hours.
• Shira Camp 2 (3,850 Meters) : Progressing in their Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro journey, on Day 3, climbers hike from 3,550 meters to 3,850 meters in 4 hours.
• Barranco Camp Kilimanjaro (3,900 Meters) : Day 4 introduces the Barranco campsite, with a brief hike from 3,850 to 3,900 meters.
• Karanga Camp Kilimanjaro (3,950 Meters) : Day 5 leads climbers from 3,900 meters at the previous camp to 3,950 meters at Karanga.
• Kosovo Camp Kilimanjaro (4,800 METERS) to Summit (5,895 meters) : On Day 6, the trail takes climbers from 3,950 meters to 4,800 meters, a hike lasting 5-7 hours. From Kosovo Camp, hike to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point (5,750) meters.
• Descend to Mweka Hut Camp at 3,110 meters. End your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour at Mweka Gate at 1,830 meters.

Machame Camps

Let’s explore the campsites along the Machame Route, one of the prominent Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes. This route offers five camps, which provide a systematic elevation increase, ensuring a memorable experience across different Campsites on Mt Kilimanjaro. Let's explore these campsites:

• Machame Camp (3,000 Meters) : On Day 1 of your Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing, you'll start at Machame Gate (1,800 meters) and reach the Machame Camp by day's end at 3,000 meters. This hike lasts around 6-7 hours.
• Shira Camp 2 (3,850 Meters) : Day 2 takes climbers from 3,000 meters up to Shira Camp 2 at 3,840 meters, with a hike time of 6 hours.
• Barranco Camp Kilimanjaro (3,850 Meters) : The third day moves from 3,840 meters to Barranco campsite at 3,850 meters in about 7 hours. Today's climb leads to Lava Tower, offering panoramic views. Despite starting and ending at similar elevations, the journey through Barranco Valley is crucial for acclimatization.
• Karanga Camp Kilimanjaro (3,950 Meters) : On Day 4, starting at 3,900 meters, climbers reach the Karanga Campsite at 3,950 meters after a 4-hour hike via the Barranco Wall.
• Barafu Camp Kilimanjaro (4,600 Meters) to Summit (5.895 Meters) : By Day 5, hikers progress from 3,960 meters at Karanga Campsite to Barafu Camp at 4,600 meters, a journey of 4 hours. You journey from this campsite towards Kilimanjaro Summit, Uhuru Peak, via Stella Point (5,750 meters).
• Descend to Mweka Camp at 3,110 meters. The climbing expedition ends at Mweka Gate (1,830 meters).

Rongai Route Campsites

Starting from the mountain's northern side, the Rongai Route has four Camps on Mt Kilimanjaro, excluding the Horombo Huts, which only come on the descending route. Here's a breakdown of different camps:

• Simba Camp (2,625 Meters) : On the initial day of Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing, hikers start from 1,950 meters at Rongai Nalemoru Gate and, by evening, reach Simba Campsite at 2,625 meters. This hike from Nalemuru Gate takes approximately 3 hours.
• Kikilewa Camp (3,630 Meters) : On Day 2, the journey begins from Simba Campsite at 2,625 meters and ends at Kikilewa Campsite at 3,600 meters, lasting around 6-8 hours.
• Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 Meters) : Day 3 involves hiking from Kikilewa Campsite, starting at 3,600 meters, and arriving at Mawenzi Tarn Campsite at 4,330 meters in about 4 hours. Notably, climbers get to spend two nights at this particular Camp Kilimanjaro.
• Kibo Camp (4,700 Meters) : By Day 5, from the Mawenzi Tarn Campsite, trekkers move from an altitude of 4,330 meters to reach Kibo Campsite at 4,700 meters, taking another 4 hours. From Kibo Hut Camp, trekkers start trekking up to the Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) via Gilman’s Point (5,756 meters).
• Descend to Horombo Huts (3,720 meters) for camping. The trek finishes after you reach Marangu Gate at 1,840 meters from Horombo Huts after 5-6 hours of trekking.

Northern Circuit Route Campsites

The Northern Circuit is a longer Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Route extending from the Lemosho route. It goes around the mountain's north side. It's the longest and least crowded way up, and you can take nine days to trek via this route. This route has its own set of 7 Kilimanjaro Campsites.

• Big Tree Camp (2,800 Meters) : On the inaugural day of your Mount Kilimanjaro Climb, your trek starts at the Lemosho Trailhead (2,400 meters). After 2-3 hours of hiking, you'll reach Big Tree Campsite at 2,800 meters.
• Shira Camp 1 (3,550 Meters) : Day 2 leads you from 2,820 meters at Mti Mkubwa Campsite to Shira Camp 1 at 3,550 meters in approximately 6 hours.
• Shira Camp 2 (3,850 Meters) : The next day involves a journey from 3,550 meters to Shira Camp 2 at 3,850 meters in about 4 hours.
• Moir Hut Campsite (4,200 Meters) : Day 4's hike starts from Shira Camp 2, 3,850 meters, reaching Moir Hut Campsite at 4,200 meters after nearly 7 hours via Lava Tower.
• Buffalo Camp (4,020 Meters) : On Day 5, you'll navigate from 4,200 meters at Moir Hut Campsite down to Buffalo Camp at 4,020 meters in around 7 hours.
• Third Cave Camp (3,870 Meters) : Day 6 brings a descent from 4,020 meters at Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Campsite at 3,870 meters in approximately 6 hours.
• School Hut (4,750 Meters) : Day 7 marks the journey from 3,870 meters at Third Cave Campsite to School Hut Campsite at 4,750 meters, taking about 5 hours. From School Huts, you will hike to the Uhuru Peak via Gilman’s Point (5,756 meters).
• Descend from the Kilimanjaro Summit to the Mweka Hut Camp at 3,110 meters. Afterwards, hike to the Mweka Gate, marking the end of the climbing journey.