8 Days Lemosho Route

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Londorosi Gate – Mti Mkubwa

Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours

Lemosho is ideal for trekkers seeking a quieter experience. Arrive at Londorossi Gate around 11am for registration. Then, a short drive takes you to the trailhead. The trek through the rainforests of Kilimanjaro offers scenic views of trees and birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the trail before reaching Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you will relax for the rest of the day.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa – Shira 1 Camp

Trekking Hours: 4-5 hours

Leave the rainforest behind as you enter Kilimanjaro’s moorland. When the trail flattens out, enjoy your first views of Kibo Peak. After lunch, trek across the Shira Plateau, formed by lava flows from Kibo, before reaching Shira 1 Camp for overnight rest.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp

Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours

This is an acclimatization day. The trek is shorter, allowing time to explore the Shira Plateau. Gain just over 1000 feet in elevation as you slowly adjust to the altitude.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Trekking Hours: 6-7 hours

Today's trek involves significant elevation gain and loss. Reach Lava Tower at 4,530 meters before descending to Barranco Camp. The route provides great acclimatization and stunning scenery.

Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours

Ascend the Barranco Wall in the morning before descending into Karanga Valley. This is a short but important acclimatization day, camping above the valley.

Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours

Today’s trek to Barafu Camp offers stunning glacier views and prepares you for the summit attempt. Arrive early to rest before the midnight ascent.

Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Trekking Hours: 11-14 hours

Begin the summit attempt at midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating, descend to Mweka Camp for much-needed rest.

Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate

Trekking Hours: 3-4 hours

After breakfast, descend to Mweka Gate to receive your summit certificate before heading back to Moshi.

Tour Price Includes & Excludes

Price Includes:

  • Return transfer to & from the Mountain
  • 7 Overnight stays in Mountain camping
  • Professional guides, chef & porters
  • All Park fees & Rescue fees
  • All meals on the Mountain
  • Clean drinking water
  • Large portions of fresh, nutritious food

Price Excludes:

  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Travel insurance