8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

Day 0: Arrival in Moshi – Pre-Climb Briefing

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Relax after your journey and enjoy the beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting).

 In the evening, you will have a detailed pre-climb briefing with your mountain guide, including equipment check and final preparations for your trek.

• Location: Moshi Town

• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi

• Meals: Dinner included

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Day 1: Lemosho Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast, transfer to Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) for registration. Begin your trek through dense rainforest, where you may spot colobus monkeys, birds, and unique plant species. The trail is gentle and scenic, leading to Mti Mkubwa Camp.

• Elevation: 2,100m to 2,650m

• Distance: 6 km / 3.7 mi

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Habitat: Rainforest

• Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 2: Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp

 After breakfast, continue trekking through the forest before entering the moorland zone. Enjoy stunning views as the landscape opens up, revealing the Shira Plateau. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp with views of Kibo Peak.

• Elevation: 2,650m to 3,500m

• Distance: 8 km / 5 mi

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Habitat: Moorland

• Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 3: Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, enjoy a gentle hike across the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on Earth. This is an important acclimatization day with incredible views of the mountain.

• Elevation: 3,500m to 3,850m

• Distance: 7 km / 4.3 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Moorland

• Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 4: Shira 2 → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

 After breakfast, trek towards Lava Tower (4,600 m), reaching a higher altitude before descending to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy helps your body acclimatize.

• Elevation: 3,850m → 4,600m → 3,960m

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi

• Hiking Time: 6–7 hours

• Habitat: Semi-desert

• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall, a fun and rewarding scramble. Continue trekking through valleys and ridges to Karanga Camp with spectacular views.

• Elevation: 3,960m to 4,035m

• Distance: 5 km / 3.1 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Karanga Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

 

 

Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

After breakfast, hike steadily to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the midnight ascent.

• Elevation: 4,035m to 4,640m

• Distance: 4 km / 2.5 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Barafu Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

 

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Day 7: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Around midnight, begin your summit push to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Mweka Camp for rest.

• Elevation: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,100m

• Distance: 17 km / 10.5 mi

• Hiking Time: 10–14 hours

• Habitat: Arctic → Rainforest

• Accommodation: Mweka Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

 

Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate

After breakfast, descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel.

• Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Rainforest

• Meals: Breakfast included