8 Days Lemosho Route – Kilimanjaro Climb

Itinerary – Day by Day

Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Arusha

• Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

• Trek briefing and gear check with your mountain guide.

• Rest and prepare for the climb ahead.

Accommodation:

• Mid-range: Kilimanjaro Wonders, Bristol Cottages.

• Comfort: Weru Weru River Lodge, Salinero Hotel.

• Premium: Gran Meliá Arusha.

Day 2: Drive to Londorossi Gate – Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (2,100m/6,890ft) (approx. 4 hours).

• Complete registration, then drive to the Lemosho trailhead.

• Begin the trek through dense rainforest, keeping an eye out for Colobus monkeys.

• Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m/9,250ft) for overnight stay.

Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
Elevation Gain: 720m (2,362ft)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BLD)
Accommodation: Mountain tent

Day 3: Hike from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Trek through moorland terrain, gaining elevation steadily.

• Cross Shira Ridge and descend slightly into the Shira Plateau.

• Reach Shira 1 Camp (3,505m/11,500ft), with stunning views of Kibo Peak.

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Elevation Gain: 685m (2,250ft)

Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Mountain tent

Day 4: Hike from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Continue across the Shira Plateau, enjoying vast landscapes.

• Gentle ascent to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m/12,630ft).

• Acclimatization hike in the afternoon for better altitude adaptation.

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 345m (1,130ft)

Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Mountain tent

Day 5: Hike from Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

• Trek towards Lava Tower (4,630m/15,190ft) for acclimatization.

• Descend into the Barranco Valley, with views of the Great Barranco Wall.

• Reach Barranco Camp (3,976m/13,044ft), surrounded by giant Senecio plants.

Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
Elevation Gain: 780m (2,560ft), then descent of 654m (2,146ft)

Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Mountain tent

Day 6: Hike from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Climb the Barranco Wall (a non-technical but steep ascent).

• Trek across alpine desert terrain to Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,106ft).

• Afternoon acclimatization hike to further prepare for summit night.

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 19m (62ft)

Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Mountain tent

Day 7: Hike from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Trek to Barafu Camp (4,673m/15,331ft), the base camp for summit night.

• Early dinner and rest before the final ascent to Uhuru Peak.

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 678m (2,225ft)

Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Mountain tent

Day 8: Summit Uhuru Peak – Descend to Mweka Camp

• Midnight departure for the summit push via Stella Point (5,756m/18,885ft).

• Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft), the highest point in Africa.

• Descend back to Barafu Camp, then continue to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft).

Trek Duration: 12-15 hours
Elevation Gain: 1,222m (4,010ft)
Descent: 2,795m (9,170ft)

Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Mountain tent

Day 9: Hike from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Drive to Arusha

• Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft).

• Receive your summit certificate and return to Arusha.

Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
Descent: 1,460m (4,790ft)

Meals: B

Accommodation:

• Mid-range: Kilimanjaro Wonders, Bristol Cottages.

• Comfort: Weru Weru River Lodge, Salinero Hotel.

• Premium: Gran Meliá Arusha.

Day 10: Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport – Departure

• Relax in Moshi before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Meals: B