8 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 → Moir Hut

   Elevation: 3,500 m → 3,850 m → 4,200 m
   Distance: 10–12 km
   Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
   Accommodation: Moir Hut (tents)
   
   Today you walk across the Shira Plateau with great views of the mountains.
   After reaching Shira 2 Camp, you continue to Moir Hut. This helps improve acclimatization.
   You can also take a short extra walk around the area to help your body adjust better.

   • Trek from Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp → Moir Hut

   B, L, D Moir Hut (4,200m)
4. 4
   Day 4 Moir Hut → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

   Elevation: 4,200 m → 4,630 m → 3,960 m
   Distance: 10–11 km
   Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
   Accommodation: Barranco Camp (tents)
   
   You climb slowly up to Lava Tower, a high point on the mountain. The air is thinner, so walk slowly.
   After lunch, you descend to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” helps your body adjust to altitude.
   Barranco Camp is very beautiful, with views of the Barranco Wall.

   • Trek from Moir Hut → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

   B, L, D Barranco Camp (4,630m)
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 Camp

   Elevation: 4,673 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m
   Distance: 5 km up + 12 km down
   Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
   Accommodation: Mweka Camp (tents)
   
   Description:
   You wake up around midnight and start climbing in the dark with a headlamp. It is very cold and steep.
   
   After several hours, you reach Stella Point at sunrise. Then you continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — the highest point in Africa.
   
   You celebrate, take photos, and enjoy the moment.
   
   After that, you descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp.

   • Descent from Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

   B, L, D Mweka Camp
8. 8
   Day 8 Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate

   Elevation: 3,100 m → 1,640 m
   Distance: 10 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   
   After breakfast, you walk down through the rainforest. The air becomes warmer, and walking is easier.
   At Mweka Gate, you receive your summit certificate.
   Your driver will take you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

   • Descending from Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate

   B, L End of Tour

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

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