8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Day 1: LEMOSHO GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP: 4.8km /3mi | 3-4 hrs | Rainforest

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
   Altitude gained: 396m
   
   Departing from Moshi a 3 hours drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

Day 2: MTI MKUBWA CAMP – SHIRA I CAMP: 7.9km/5mi | 4-6hrs | Moorland

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
   Altitude gained: 719m
   
   After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.

Day 3: SHIRA I CAMP –SHIRA HUT: 6.9km/4.3mi | 5-7hrs | Moorland

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   7h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
   Altitude gained: 391m
   
   We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Day 4: SHIRA HUT – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: 10.1km/6.3mi | 4-6hrs | Semi Desert

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
   Altitude gained: 91m
   
   Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.

Day 5: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5.2km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
   Altitude gained: 48m
   
   After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

Day 6: HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP: 3.3km /2 mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft
   Altitude gained: 628m
   
   We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Day 7: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 4.86km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | – MWEKA CAMP: 13km /8mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   6m · Admission ticket included
   Elevation: 4662m to 5895m
   Altitude Gained: 1233m
   Descent to: 3106m
   Altitude Lost: 2789m
   
   Summit day begins between midnight and 2 a.m.—the most mentally and physically demanding part of the climb. Ascend between Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers in switchbacks toward Stella Point. Here, witness a breathtaking sunrise before continuing for another hour to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa!
   
   Celebrate your achievement at the summit before descending steeply to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and rest. Use gaiters and trekking poles for loose gravel and ash. Enjoy a final evening on the mountain after a long but unforgettable day.

Day 8: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1km/6mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest

1. Kilimanjaro Region
   4h
   Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
   Altitude lost: 1473m
   
   After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.
   
   From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).

Pickup details

We offer free pickup from any hotel or lodge within Moshi town. If you're staying in Arusha or outside Moshi, please contact us in advance to arrange transportation (additional charges may apply). Please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness