8-Days Lemosho route

 (8 Days / 7 Nights)

Route Summary:
The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and less-crowded paths on Kilimanjaro. It offers beautiful views, a high success rate, and great acclimatization opportunities.

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Elevation: 2,250m to 2,820m

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 6 km

• Habitat: Rainforest
  Activities:

• Drive to Londorossi Gate (2–3 hours from Moshi/Arusha) for registration.

• Begin trek through dense rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Camp.

• Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Elevation: 2,820m to 3,500m

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Distance: 8 km

• Habitat: Heath
  Activities:

• Climb through heather and moorland into Shira Plateau.

• Views of Kibo Peak and Mount Meru.

• Overnight at Shira 1 Camp.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 3,500m to 3,840m

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 7 km

• Habitat: Moorland
  Activities:

• Acclimatization hike across the plateau.

• Shorter day to aid in altitude adaptation.

• Overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

• Elevation: 3,840m to 3,950m (via Lava Tower at 4,630m)

• Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

• Distance: 10 km

• Habitat: Alpine desert
  Activities:

• Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization.

• Descend to Barranco Camp for overnight.

• One of the best days for scenery.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Elevation: 3,950m to 3,995m

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 5 km

• Habitat: Alpine desert
  Activities:

• Climb the Barranco Wall (a fun scramble).

• Short trek to Karanga Valley.

• Rest and prepare for summit push.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 4 km

• Habitat: Alpine desert
  Activities:

• Steady climb to Barafu Camp.

• Early dinner and rest for midnight summit attempt.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak), then down to 3,080m

• Hiking Time: 12–14 hours

• Distance: 17 km

• Habitat: Arctic to rainforest
  Activities:

• Midnight start to reach Uhuru Peak, the summit of Africa.

• Watch sunrise from the summit.

• Descend to Mweka Camp for final night.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Elevation: 3,080m to 1,640m

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 10 km

• Habitat: Rainforest
  Activities:

• Final descent through lush forest.

• Receive summit certificates.

• Drive back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

💰 Package Inclusions:

• Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport – JRO)

• 2 nights hotel accommodation (before & after trek)

• Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters

• All park fees and rescue fees

• Tents, sleeping mats, and mess tents

• All meals on the mountain (fresh, hot meals daily)

• Drinking water and hot drinks

• Oxygen and pulse oximeter monitoring

• Portable toilet (optional – available on request)

• Emergency evacuation arrangements

🚫 Package Exclusions:

• International flights

• Tanzanian visa

• Tips for guides, porters, and cook (standard tipping guidelines apply)

• Personal gear (clothing, sleeping bags, etc.)

• Travel insurance (mandatory)