Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route 8 Days

In the morning, your guide and a mountain support team will meet you at the hotel for another briefing before you travel by vehicle (approximately 3-4 hours) to the western entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park at Lemosho Gate (2,100 m). After a brief process to secure climbing permits and register with the search and rescue service, the group will begin the trek to the first campsite, Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are essential for this day since you’ll be traversing the rainforest. Upon arrival at the camp, our experienced mountain crew will have set up tents and prepared lunch.

Start your day early with a wake-up call and breakfast, then set off on a steady ascent until you reach 3,500 meters, at which point you’ll be treated to your first breathtaking views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano.

Overall, the hike from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is relatively easy and usually takes around 5 to 6 hours. This gentle pace helps you begin the acclimatization process, which is crucial for a good trekking experience. Once you arrive at the camp, your team of experts will prepare lunch for you, and you’ll have the option to relax in your tent or explore the nearby area.

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.

When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude.

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m).

Early wake up, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don’t worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch.

In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before a night summit hike.

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak – the top of Mount Kilimanjaoro and the last point of the climb on the Lemosho Route, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.