Lemosho Route

Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Distance: 6 km | 4 miles Habitat: RainForest We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at the trailhead, we begin hiking through an undisturbed forest which winds to the first campsite.

Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Distance: 11 km | 7 miles Habitat: Health We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Distance: 5 km | 3 miles Habitat: Alpine Desert We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Distance: 5 km Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks.