7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking – Lemosho Route

Tour Overview

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1 Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp

   Elevation: 2,100 m → 2,650 m
   Distance: 6 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp (tents)
   
   You drive to Londorossi Gate for registration. After that, you start hiking through the rainforest.
   The trail is green and full of trees. You may see monkeys and birds. The path can be muddy, so walk carefully.
   You arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp in the afternoon. This is a quiet camp inside the forest.

   • Trekking from Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp

   B, L, D Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m)
2. 2
   Day 2 Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp

   Elevation: 2,650 m → 3,500 m
   Distance: 8 km
   Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
   Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp (tents)
   
   You leave the forest and enter the moorland area. The trees become smaller, and the views open.
   The trail goes uphill but at a steady pace. You will see wide views of the Shira Plateau.
   You arrive at Shira 1 Camp and enjoy the open landscape.

   • Trek from Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp

   B, L, D Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)
3. 3
   Day 3 Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp

   Elevation: 3,500 m → 3,850 m
   Distance: 7 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp (tents)
   
   Today is a shorter and easier day. You walk across the Shira Plateau with great views of the mountain.
   This day helps your body adjust to altitude. Walk slowly and drink water.
   You arrive early at Shira 2 Camp and rest.

   • Trek from Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp

   B, L, D Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)
4. 4
   Day 4 Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

   Elevation: 3,850 m → 4,630 m → 3,960 m
   Distance: 10 km
   Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
   Accommodation: Barranco Camp (tents)
   
   You climb up to Lava Tower, which is a high point. The air is thinner, so walk slowly.
   After lunch, you go down to Barranco Camp. This helps your body adjust to altitude.
   Barranco Camp is very beautiful, with views of the Barranco Wall.

   • Trek from Shira 2 Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

   B, L, D Barranco Camp (3,976m)
5. 5
   Day 5 Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

   Elevation: 3,960 m → 4,035 m
   Distance: 5 km
   Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
   Accommodation: Karanga Camp (tents)
   
   You start by climbing the Barranco Wall. It looks steep, but it is safe and manageable.
   After that, the trail goes up and down across valleys. This is a shorter day.
   You arrive at Karanga Camp early and rest.

   • Trek from Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

   B, L, D Karanga Camp (4,035m)
6. 6
   Day 6 Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

   Elevation: 4,035 m → 4,673 m
   Distance: 4 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Accommodation: Barafu Camp (tents)
   
   You climb slowly to Barafu Camp. This is your base camp for the summit.
   You arrive early, eat lunch, and rest. Your guide will explain the summit plan.
   You sleep early because the summit climb starts at midnight.

   • Trek from Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

   B, L, D Barafu Camp (4,673m)
7. 7
   Day 7 Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Gate

   Elevation: 4,673 m → 5,895 m → 1,640 m
   Distance: 5 km up + 18 km down
   Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
   
   You wake up around midnight and start climbing in the dark. It is very cold and steep.
   After many hours, you reach Stella Point at sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).
   You celebrate, take photos, and enjoy the moment.
   After that, you descend all the way down to Mweka Gate. This is a long and tiring day.
   At the gate, you receive your summit certificate and are transferred back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

   • Descent from Mweka Camp
   • Transfer to hotel

   B, L None (End of tour)

Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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