8-Day Lemosho Route Itinerary

The 8-Day Lemosho Route is one of Kilimanjaro’s most beautiful and successful climbs. This route starts on the remote western side of the mountain, offering a quiet and scenic approach with excellent acclimatization and a high summit success rate.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Altitude: 2,100m to 2,650m
Distance: 6km
Time: 3–4 hours
Trek through lush rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp).

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Altitude: 2,650m to 3,610m
Distance: 8km
Time: 5–6 hours
Gradual climb through heather zone to Shira Plateau.

Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

Altitude: 3,610m to 3,850m
Distance: 7km
Time: 4–5 hours
Cross the plateau and enjoy expansive views of Kilimanjaro's glaciers.

Day 4: Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Altitude: 3,850m to 4,630m (Lava Tower), down to 3,960m
Distance: 10km
Time: 6–8 hours
Acclimatization day. Trek high to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Altitude: 3,960m to 4,035m
Distance: 6km
Time: 4–5 hours
Climb the Great Barranco Wall, then traverse glacial valleys to Karanga Camp.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Altitude: 4,035m to 4,680m
Distance: 4km
Time: 3–4 hours
Short, steep climb to Barafu Camp. Rest and prepare for summit night.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit (Uhuru Peak) to Mweka Camp

Altitude: 4,680m to 5,895m, then down to 3,100m
Distance: 17km
Time: 12–15 hours
Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak. After the summit, descend to Mweka Camp.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Altitude: 3,100m to 1,640m
Distance: 10km
Time: 3–4 hours
Final descent through rainforest. Receive summit certificate and transfer to hotel.

Price

Price Includes

• All park fees & rescue fees
• Airport transfers
• Mountain tents and equipment
• Experienced guides, porters, and cook
• Three meals daily on the mountain
• Purified drinking water
• Portable toilet (private groups)
• Emergency evacuation procedures

Price Excludes

• Flights and visas
• Tips for crew
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation before/after trek (on request)
• Gear rental (available separately)