Kilimanjaro 8-Day Lemosho Route, starting on Kilimanjaro’s scenic western side, provides a tranquil ascent through diverse landscapes. With a gradual elevation gain, this route enhances acclimatisation and significantly boosts summit success rates, making it a rewarding choice for climbers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi to Londorosi Gate to Big Tree Campsite
Elevation: 1,200 m to 1,950 m to 2,850 mDistance: 9 kmHiking Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Montane ForestOur Team will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Londorosi Gate for registration. Afterward, we continue to Lemosho Glade, where the trek begins through undisturbed montane forest, home to Black and White Colobus monkeys, to Big Tree Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Big Tree Campsite to Shira One CampsiteElevation: 2,850 m to 3,500 mDistance: 13 kmHiking Time: 8 hoursHabitat: Moorland and Heather LandThis is an acclimatisation day, gaining 650 m in elevation as we trek across a beautiful valley and enter the Shira Caldera. This high-altitude desert was once part of an erupting peak. We camp at 3,500 m at Shira One Campsite.
Day 3: Shira One Campsite to Shira Two CampsiteElevation: 3,500 m to 3,800 mDistance: 7 kmHiking Time: 5-6 hoursHabitat: Moorland and RockyWe continue east across the Shira Plateau, visiting Cathedral Peak (3,850 m) for acclimatisation and panoramic views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak. We then continue to Shira Two Campsite for overnight.
Day 4: Shira Two Campsite to Barranco Campsite Elevation: 3,800 m to 3,950 mDistance: 13 kmHiking Time: 7-8 hoursHabitat: MoorlandA long acclimatisation trek to Lava Tower (4,600 m) before descending to Barranco Campsite. This day helps with altitude adjustment.
Day 5: Barranco Campsite to Karanga CampsiteElevation: 3,950 m to 3,900 mDistance: 6 kmHiking Time: 4-5 hoursHabitat: MoorlandA shorter trek, starting with a climb up the Barranco Wall to 4,200 m for acclimatisation. Afterward, we cross ridges and valleys to Karanga Campsite for lunch and rest.
Day 6: Karanga Campsite to Barafu CampsiteElevation: 3,900 m to 4,620 mDistance: 8 kmHiking Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Alpine DesertWe trek to Barafu Campsite, a steep and challenging ascent across alpine desert. After an early dinner at 5:00 PM, rest until midnight for the summit attempt.
Day 7: Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Hut CampsiteElevation: 4,620 m to 5,895 m to 3,100 mDistance: 15 kmHiking Time: 10-12 hoursHabitat: Desert and IceWe begin the summit push at midnight, aiming to reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. After taking photos and celebrating, we descend to Barafu Hut for lunch and then continue down to Mweka Hut Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Mweka Hut to Mweka GateElevation: 3,100 m to 1,700 mDistance: 9 kmHiking Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Montane ForestOn the final day of your Kilimanjaro 8-Day Lemosho Route we descend through Montane Forest to Mweka Gate. After signing out, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel for your certificate presentation celebration.
