7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

• Depart after breakfast for a scenic drive of approximately three hours to Londorossi Park Gate at 7,300 ft elevation.
• Complete all registration formalities upon arrival at the park gate.
• Continue by vehicle to the trailhead and begin your hike towards Big Tree Campsite, also known as Mti Mkubwa, across the beautiful Shira Plateau.
• Stop for lunch at around 11,000 ft before resuming your trek to the campsite.
• Arrive at camp depending on weather and trail conditions, with muddy paths possible during the rainy season and an earlier arrival in dry weather.
• Enjoy a warm dinner and an overnight stay at Big Tree Campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Begin the day with a hearty breakfast before continuing your ascent through lush rainforest into the heather and moorland zone.
• Enjoy widening views as the trees thin and the landscape opens along the scenic Shira Ridge.
• Cross the beautiful Shira Plateau, one of the most picturesque sections of the climb.
• Hike approximately 7 to 8 km over 5 to 6 hours through increasingly open and rugged terrain.
• Arrive at Shira 2 Camp, set on a flat area with impressive views across the plateau and towards Kibo, with Mount Meru visible on clear days.

Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Weather: Cool, windy, and possibly misty in the evening.

• Set out towards Lava Tower, a striking volcanic formation rising to 4,630 m, as part of your acclimatisation trek.
• Take in sweeping views of the Western Breach and Breach Wall while hiking through alpine desert terrain.
• Pause at Lava Tower for lunch and rest at high altitude before beginning your descent.
• Descend to Barranco Camp, following the principle of climb high and sleep low to aid acclimatisation.
• Observe dramatic landscape changes, with lush valleys dotted with giant groundsel and lobelias near camp.

Accommodation: Barranco Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Weather: Cold with possible wind or light rain.

• Begin the day with the ascent of the Barranco Wall, a steep yet non-technical climb known as the Breakfast Wall, offering dramatic views across the route.
• Enjoy panoramic scenery as you make your way along ridges and through valleys after reaching the top.
• Continue trekking towards Karanga Camp on a relatively short but important acclimatisation day.
• Take in distant views of Mawenzi Peak while allowing your body time to adjust before the summit attempt.
• Relax at camp with a hot meal and rest in preparation for the days ahead.

Accommodation: Karanga Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Weather: Cold with clear skies or possible light mist.

• Trek towards Barafu Camp, the final base camp before your summit attempt, situated at 4,630 m.
• Ascend gradually on a comparatively short yet vital acclimatisation day.
• Arrive at camp with time to rest, hydrate, and prepare for the summit push.
• Attend a detailed summit briefing with your guide and organise your gear for the night climb.
• Enjoy an early dinner and retire for rest ahead of the late-evening wake-up call.

Accommodation: Barafu Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Weather: Cold, dry, and windy.
Notes: Early dinner and sleep, with wake-up for the summit push around 11:00 PM.

• Begin your summit ascent around midnight, climbing steadily over loose scree and possible snow under the night sky.
• Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa, in time to witness a spectacular sunrise if weather permits.
• Pause for photographs and celebrate your achievement at the summit.
• Descend carefully back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and lunch.
• Continue your descent to Mweka Camp at 3,050 m for your final night on the mountain.

Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Weather: Freezing at the summit and gradually warming during descent.
Notes: Use trekking poles for the downhill and drink plenty of fluids to aid recovery.

• Enjoy a well-deserved breakfast before beginning your final descent through the lush montane forest.
• Trek down to Mweka Gate, marking the official end of your Kilimanjaro climb.
• Receive your summit certificate as a lasting memento of your achievement.
• Bid farewell to your dedicated trekking team at the gate.
• Transfer by vehicle to Arusha or Moshi for a hot shower and comfortable rest after your remarkable journey.

Accommodation: Not included.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Weather: Mild forest climate with possible rain.