Lemosho 8 days route trekking

8 days

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi a lorem nec enim placerat pharetra non eget mi. Mauris bibendum condimentum sapien et vulputate. Aliquam porttitor convallis quam, vel rutrum ligula commodo sed. Vivamus at lobortis augue. Proin enim sapien, luctus quis suscipit non, vehicula eu leo.

From: 2 200,00 $

8-day guided Kilimanjaro trek

English-speaking mountain guides

All meals included daily

Hotel stay before and after trek

Camping in scenic mountain camps

Summit attempt at sunrise

Lemosho Route with varied terrain

Park fees and certificates included

Itinerary

Day 0–1

Arrival in Moshi, trek from Lemosho Glades to Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 2–3

Cross Shira Plateau to Shira I & II Camps with acclimatization walk.

Day 4–5

Trek via Lava Tower to Barranco, climb Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp.

Day 6–8

Hike to Barafu, summit Uhuru Peak, descend via Mweka Camp to park exit.

Day 0-1

Arrival & First Trek Days

Day 0: Arrival in Moshi

Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
Trek briefing and gear check by your guide.
Accommodation: The Charity Hotel

Day 1: Lemosho Glades → Mti Mkubwa Camp

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2100 m).
Registration, gear preparation, and trek start through lush rainforest.
Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2980 m).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking Distance: ~4 hrs

Day 2-3

Across the Shira Plateau

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp → Shira I Camp

Trek over grassy moorland with volcanic rock formations.
Scenic views of Kibo and the Shira Plateau.
Overnight at Shira I Camp (3500 m).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking Distance: ~4 hrs

Day 3: Shira I Camp → Shira II Camp

Shorter and gentler trekking day.
Views of northern ice fields from the mountain’s western side.
Afternoon acclimatization walk.
Overnight at Shira II Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking Distance: ~5 hrs

Day 4-6

High Altitude Trek & Preparation for Summit

Day 4: Shira II Camp → Barranco Camp

Trek into alpine desert, ascend to Lava Tower (4600 m), then descend to Barranco Camp (3900 m).
Stunning views of the Western Breach and Barranco Wall.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking Distance: ~6 hrs

Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

Climb the iconic Barranco Wall (4200 m) and traverse to Karanga Camp (4000 m).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking Distance: ~4 hrs

Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Steady climb to Barafu Camp (4640 m) with panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Early dinner and rest before summit night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking Distance: ~3 hrs

Day 7-8

Summit Day & Descent

Day 7: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Midnight start; climb steep scree to Stella Point (5756 m) at sunrise.
Continue to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – the highest point in Africa.
Descend to Barafu Camp for lunch, then to Mweka Camp (3100 m).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking Distance: ~14 hrs

Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

Descend through montane forest to Mweka Gate (~3 hrs).
Receive summit certificates and transfer back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Celebration and relaxation!