Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world and one of the world's 7 highest continental summits. It's no wonder why so many people flock to her - to experience one of the best mountain challenges the world has to offer. She stands at an impressive 5,895m above sea level, dominating the African skyline looking down over the African plains. Our challenge is to reach Uhuru Peak following the much less trodden Lemosho Glades route.

The Lemosho Trail to Uhuru Peak is said to be one of the most stunningly beautiful hikes in the whole of Africa, and is also considered the best and safest way to summit due to the acclimatisation process on the mountain. Unlike most of the other charity routes up Kilimanjaro, the Lemosho Trail consists of 8 full days on the mountain, which will maximise our chances of sufficient acclimatisation in order to conquer the mighty peak.

Following in the exact same footsteps of the Comic Releif celebrity climb, we will trek through near enough every eco system known to man - this is an exciting wilderness route we use to avoid overcrowding on the much more trodden Machame and Marangu routes (which are also shorter and therefore, provide less chance to acclimatise sufficiently) - it's no surprise why the celebs chose this route!

Our Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trail Challenge will definitely leave you with an amazing sense of accomplishment, so don your boots and join us as we hike to the Roof of Africa!

Day 1 - We depart the UK on our overnight flight.

Day 2 - Meet local guides and transfer to Hotel. Briefing about the challenge.

Day 3 - Transfer to Londorossi Gate. Trek to Mti Mkubwa - 2,800m

Day 4 - Trek to Shira Cave 1 - 3,400m

Day 5 - Trek to Shira Hut 2 - 3,900m

Day 6 - Great acclimatisation day. Trek to Laver Tower (4,600m) then trek to Barranco Hut/Camp - 3,900m

Day 7 - Trek Barranco Hut/Camp to Karanga Valley - 4,100m

Day 8 - Trek Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut - 4,600m

Day 9 - Early start and very long day! At 12am trek Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak - 5,895m. Then descend to Millennium Camp

Day 10 - Trek Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate. Celebratory meal in evening in Arusha.

Day 11 - Free time, then transfer to airport to flight back to UK

Day 12 - Arrive UK

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Check out the brochure in the download section, which also includes some frequently asked questions.

(Itinerary correct at time of printing but subject to change)