The Lemosho Route

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Elevation: 2,100 m (6,890 ft) → 2,750 m (9,022 ft)
• Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
• Duration: 3–4 hours

Your trek begins at Londorossi Gate, where registration is completed and you meet your guides and porters. The trail winds through lush rainforest, alive with monkeys and exotic birds, before gradually ascending to Mti Mkubwa Camp for your first night on the mountain.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 2,750 m (9,022 ft) → 3,850 m (12,631 ft)
• Distance: 14 km (8.7 miles)
• Duration: 7–9 hours

A long day of trekking takes you out of the forest and into the moorland zone. You’ll cross the Shira Plateau, with expansive views of Kilimanjaro’s western slopes. By combining Shira 1 and Shira 2 into one day, you’ll overnight at Shira 2 Camp, ensuring steady acclimatization.

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower, then Barranco Camp

• Elevation: 3,850 m (12,631 ft) → 4,630 m (15,190 ft) → 3,950 m (12,960 ft)
• Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Duration: 6–8 hours

This is a key acclimatization day. You’ll ascend to Lava Tower (4,630 m), pause for lunch, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950 m). The climb high, sleep low approach helps your body adjust to altitude while offering dramatic views of the mountain’s rugged terrain.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 3,950 m (12,960 ft) → 4,640 m (15,223 ft)
• Distance: 9 km (5.6 miles)
• Duration: 8–10 hours

Today is demanding, beginning with the famous Barranco Wall climb. After conquering this steep but rewarding ascent, you’ll continue directly past Karanga Valley without overnighting, pressing onward to Barafu Camp. This longer day positions you at base camp, ready for the summit attempt.

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then down to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4,640 m (15,223 ft) → 5,895 m (19,341 ft) → 3,080 m (10,105 ft)
• Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to summit + 13 km (8.1 miles) descent
• Duration: 12–14 hours

Around midnight, begin your summit push. The climb to Stella Point (5,735 m) is steep and challenging, but the reward is reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Barafu for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp for overnight.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Elevation: 3,080 m (10,105 ft) → 1,640 m (5,381 ft)
• Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Duration: 3–4 hours

Descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. From here, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved rest.

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Elevation: 2,100 m (6,890 ft) → 2,750 m (9,022 ft)
• Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
• Duration: 3–4 hours

Arrive at Londorossi Gate for registration and meet your guides and porters. Begin trekking through lush rainforest, gradually ascending to Mti Mkubwa Camp for your first overnight on the mountain.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 2,750 m (9,022 ft) → 3,850 m (12,631 ft)
• Distance: 14 km (8.7 miles)
• Duration: 7–9 hours

Today is a longer trek as you move out of the forest into the moorland zone. You’ll cross the Shira Plateau, enjoying expansive views of Kilimanjaro and its surrounding landscapes. By combining Shira 1 and Shira 2 into one day, you’ll overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower, then Barranco Camp

• Elevation: 3,850 m (12,631 ft) → 4,630 m (15,190 ft) → 3,950 m (12,960 ft)
• Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Duration: 6–8 hours

This is an important acclimatization day. You’ll ascend to Lava Tower (4,630 m), rest briefly, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950 m). The climb high and sleep low strategy helps your body adjust to altitude.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Elevation: 3,950 m (12,960 ft) → 4,035 m (13,267 ft)
• Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
• Duration: 4–5 hours

Tackle the famous Barranco Wall, a steep but rewarding climb with spectacular views. Continue through valleys and ridges to Karanga Camp, where you’ll overnight.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 4,035 m (13,267 ft) → 4,640 m (15,223 ft)
• Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)
• Duration: 4–5 hours

A shorter but steep trek brings you to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt. Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the midnight climb to Uhuru Peak.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then down to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4,640 m (15,223 ft) → 5,895 m (19,341 ft) → 3,080 m (10,105 ft)
• Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to summit + 13 km (8.1 miles) descent
• Duration: 12–14 hours

Begin your summit push around midnight, ascending to Stella Point (5,735 m) and then Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend back to Barafu for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp for overnight.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Elevation: 3,080 m (10,105 ft) → 1,640 m (5,381 ft)
• Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Duration: 3–4 hours

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved rest.

Day 1: Arrival and Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Elevation: 2,100 m (6,890 ft) to 2,750 m (9,022 ft)
• Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
• Duration: 3-4 hours

Arrive at Londorossi Gate, where you’ll complete registration and meet your guides and porters. The trek begins through lush rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you’ll overnight.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Elevation: 2,750 m (9,022 ft) to 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
• Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
• Duration: 5-6 hours

You’ll trek through the rainforest zone, gradually entering the moorland zone. The views of the surrounding areas become more expansive. You’ll overnight at Shira 1 Camp, with excellent views of the mountain.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 3,600 m (11,811 ft) to 3,850 m (12,631 ft)
• Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
• Duration: 4-5 hours

Today, you’ll hike across the Shira Plateau, enjoying sweeping views of the area. The terrain is varied, offering plenty of opportunities for acclimatization. You’ll reach Shira 2 Camp for overnight rest.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower, then Barranco Camp

• Elevation: 3,850 m (12,631 ft) to 4,630 m (15,190 ft) to 3,950 m (12,960 ft)
• Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Duration: 6-8 hours

This day includes a hike to Lava Tower (4,630 m) for acclimatization. After a break, you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,950 m). The descent after Lava Tower helps your body adjust to higher altitudes, aiding acclimatization.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Elevation: 3,950 m (12,960 ft) to 4,035 m (13,267 ft)
• Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
• Duration: 4-5 hours

This day involves tackling the Barranco Wall, a steep but manageable climb, followed by a relatively short trek to Karanga Camp. The camp is situated in a beautiful valley with views of the summit and surrounding areas.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 4,035 m (13,267 ft) to 4,640 m (15,223 ft)
• Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)
• Duration: 4-5 hours

Today’s hike is a relatively short but steep ascent to Barafu Camp. The trail offers great views of the mountain, glaciers, and surrounding terrain. At Barafu Camp, you’ll rest and prepare for the summit attempt, ensuring that you are well-rested for the next day’s challenging climb.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and down to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4,640 m (15,223 ft) to 5,895 m (19,341 ft) to 3,080 m (10,105 ft)
• Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to summit and 13 km (8.1 miles) down to Mweka Camp
• Duration: 12-14 hours (Summit Day)

Start your summit attempt early in the morning (around midnight). The trek to Uhuru Peak is long and strenuous but incredibly rewarding. After reaching the summit and taking in the stunning views, you’ll descend to Barafu Camp briefly for a rest, before continuing down to Mweka Camp.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Elevation: 3,080 m (10,105 ft) to 1,640 m (5,381 ft)
• Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Duration: 3-4 hours

On your final day, you’ll descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where the trek officially ends. Afterward, you’ll receive your summit certificate and be transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha to rest and celebrate your achievement.

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