8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

1

Day 01

Arrival in Moshi and Pre-Climb Briefing

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• Receive a warm welcome from the Migsam Safaris team.
• Transfer to your hotel in Moshi, located at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Check in and settle into your accommodation.
• Meet your mountain guide and trekking team for a detailed pre-climb briefing.
• Conduct a full gear check and review safety procedures.
• Spend the remainder of the day resting, hydrating, and preparing mentally and physically.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Moshi.

2

Day 02

Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp

• Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel.
• Drive to Londorossi Gate at 2,250 meters above sea level for registration and permits.
• Continue by vehicle to the trailhead.
• Begin the trek through lush montane rainforest.
• Walk along peaceful forest trails with opportunities to spot Colobus monkeys and tropical birdlife.
• Arrive at Big Tree Camp at 2,800 meters above sea level.
• Distance covered is approximately 6 kilometers.
• Trekking time is approximately 3 to 4 hours.
• Dinner and overnight at Big Tree Camp.
• Habitat zone is rainforest.

3

Day 03

Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Depart camp after breakfast.
• Trek out of the forest and ascend onto the expansive Shira Plateau.
• Experience a dramatic change in vegetation and landscape.
• Enjoy views of Kibo Peak and the Shira Caldera.
• Arrive at Shira 1 Camp at 3,610 meters above sea level.
• Distance covered is approximately 8 kilometers.
• Trekking time is approximately 5 to 6 hours.
• Dinner and overnight at Shira 1 Camp.
• Habitat zone is moorland.

4

Day 04

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Enjoy breakfast at camp.
• Continue trekking across the Shira Plateau at a gentle pace.
• Allow the body to further acclimatize to the altitude.
• Enjoy expansive views and volcanic scenery.
• Use the day for photography and altitude adjustment.
• Arrive at Shira 2 Camp at 3,850 meters above sea level.
• Distance covered is approximately 7 kilometers.
• Trekking time is approximately 3 to 4 hours.
• Dinner and overnight at Shira 2 Camp.
• Habitat zone is moorland.

5

Day 05

Shira 2 Camp, Lava Tower and Barranco Camp

• Depart after breakfast for a critical acclimatization day.
• Ascend gradually toward Lava Tower, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,630 meters.
• Trek through the alpine desert zone.
• Spend time at Lava Tower to aid acclimatization.
• Descend to Barranco Camp at approximately 3,796 meters above sea level.
• Benefit from the climb-high, sleep-low acclimatization strategy.
• Distance covered is approximately 10 kilometers.
• Trekking time is approximately 6 to 7 hours.
• Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.
• Habitat zone is alpine desert.

6

Day 06

Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp

• Begin the day with the ascent of the Barranco Wall.
• Complete the climb with assistance and guidance from your mountain team.
• Enjoy panoramic views of valleys and glaciers.
• Traverse ridges and valleys toward Karanga Valley.
• Arrive at Karanga Valley Camp at approximately 3,995 meters above sea level.
• Distance covered is approximately 5 kilometers.
• Trekking time is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
• Rest and acclimatize in preparation for summit day.
• Dinner and overnight at Karanga Valley Camp.
• Habitat zone is alpine desert.

7

Day 07

Summit Day to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

• Wake shortly before midnight for summit preparation.
• Begin the final ascent under the stars.
• Climb steadily toward Stella Point at 5,739 meters.
• Reach the crater rim at sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters above sea level.
• Celebrate reaching the highest point in Africa.
• Begin descent back to Barafu Camp for a short rest.
• Continue descending to Mweka Camp at approximately 3,100 meters.
• Total distance covered is approximately 17 kilometers.
• Trekking time is approximately 12 to 14 hours.
• Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp.
• Habitat zones include arctic at the summit, followed by alpine and moorland.

8

Day 08

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Return to Moshi

• Enjoy breakfast at camp.
• Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate.
• Complete park sign-out procedures.
• Receive summit certificates.
• Transfer by vehicle back to Moshi.
• Enjoy a hot shower and time to relax.
• Proceed with onward travel or departure arrangements.
• End of the Mount Kilimanjaro trekking experience.