Lemosho Route Trekking

8 days—Lemosho Route – 8-Day Overview

$1800-2500 USD

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Safari summary

Lemosho Route – 8-Day Overview

Day 1: Arrive at Londorossi Gate → Hike through rainforest → Big Tree Camp (2,600 m)

Day 2: Big Tree → Shira 1 Camp (3,500 m) → Enter moorland and see giant lobelias

Day 3: Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m) → Trek across Shira Plateau

Day 4: Shira 2 → Moir Valley → Barranco Camp (3,960 m) → Barranco Wall climb

Day 5: Barranco → Karanga Camp (4,000 m) → Shorter day for acclimatization

Day 6: Karanga → Barafu Camp (4,600 m) → Final camp before summit push

Day 7: Barafu → Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 m)

Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Transfer out of the park

Key Highlights:

Gradual acclimatization through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert

Iconic features: Shira Plateau, Barranco Wall, Stella Point, Uhuru Peak

Summit day is long and challenging, but rewarding with sunrise at the highest point in Africa

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Londorossi Gate →

Kilimanjaro

Altitude: 2,100 m → 2,600 m Distance: ~7 km (4–5 hours) Trail Highlights: Enter Kilimanjaro through Londorossi Gate; hike through lush rainforest. Camp: Big Tree Camp Notes: Moderate hike, acclimatization begins.

Big Tree Camp

Big Tree Camp → Shira 1 Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Big Tree Camp → Shira 1 Camp Altitude: 2,600 m → 3,500 m Distance: ~10 km (5–6 hours) Trail Highlights: Trek across rainforest into heath and moorland; see giant lobelias and groundsels. Camp: Shira 1 Camp Notes: Gradual ascent helps with acclimatization.

Shira 1 Camp

Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp → Shira 2 Camp Altitude: 3,500 m → 3,850 m Distance: ~5–7 km (4–5 hours) Trail Highlights: Hike across the Shira Plateau, a high-altitude desert-like plateau with panoramic views of Kibo. Camp: Shira 2 Camp Notes: Shorter day to aid acclimatization.

Shira 2 Camp

Shira 2 Camp → Moir Camp → Barranco

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp → Moir Camp → Barranco Camp Altitude: 3,850 m → 3,900 m → 3,960 m Distance: ~10–12 km (6–7 hours) Trail Highlights: Cross Moir Valley, then Barranco Wall (challenging but rewarding). Camp: Barranco Camp Notes: Mix of moderate and steeper hiking; beautiful valley scenery.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp Altitude: 3,960 m → 4,000 m Distance: ~5 km (4–5 hours) Trail Highlights: Ascend Barranco Wall in the morning; descend into Karanga Valley. Camp: Karanga Camp Notes: Short day to conserve energy for summit push.

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp Altitude: 4,000 m → 4,600 m Distance: ~6 km (5–6 hours) Trail Highlights: Trek along the ridge with views of Kibo; final camp before summit. Camp: Barafu Camp Notes: Early dinner and rest for midnight summit attempt.

Barafu Camp

Summit Day

Day 7: Summit Day – Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp Altitude: 4,600 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m Distance: ~16–20 km (12–16 hours) Trail Highlights: Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. Witness sunrise at the summit. Descend via Mweka Route to Mweka Camp. Camp: Mweka Camp Notes: Longest and most challenging day; prepare for cold and altitude.

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate

Day 8: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Departure Altitude: 3,100 m → 1,640 m Distance: ~10 km (3–4 hours) Trail Highlights: Trek through rainforest to exit gate; certificate ceremony. Notes: Transfer back to Moshi/Arusha for rest or onward travel.

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