8-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak with extra acclimatisation

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet your tour representative and transfer to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

• In the evening, attend a briefing with a designated presenter, who will also make sure you are fully prepared to begin the climb.

• Meet your Kilimanjaro guide and mountain support crew at the hotel.

• After another briefing, travel by vehicle for roughly 3-4 hours to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance at Londorossi Gate (2,200 m).

• After the quick formalities of obtaining climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, continue upward by off-road vehicle to the drop-off point at 3,500 m. From here, you will see stunning views of the Shira Plateau for the first time.

• The route from the drop-off point to your first high-altitude camp, Shira 2, involves a moderate gain in altitude and is not too physically challenging.

• This is where you properly begin the acclimatisation process through a steady ascent. By the time you reach camp, your professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, pitch the tents, and cook dinner for you.

Change in Elevation: Lemosho Glades (3,500 m) - Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m)

Hiking distance: 11 km

Hiking time: 5-6 hours

• After breakfast, leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and make your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section includes many ascents and descents and ends at over 4,600 m. It may feel difficult and you may experience some discomfort, but to acclimatise successfully, you need to spend at least 1-2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be served.

• Then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here, you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness. You will climb it the next day, but there is no need to worry, as it follows a very simple hiking trail.

Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) - Lava Tower (4,630 m) - Barranco Camp (3,960 m)

Hiking distance: 12 km

Hiking time: 6-8 hours

• Start early after breakfast to climb the Barranco Wall. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and takes only around an hour.

• After the climb, rest and take the opportunity to photograph Kibo volcano.

• Then begin a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, with numerous ascents and descents along the route. Do not worry - your guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching camp, you will be served a warm lunch.

• After a couple of hours, complete an acclimatisation hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 300 m gain in altitude, then descend back to camp.

Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) - Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

Hiking distance: 5 km

Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Acclimatization hike; Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) - Destination point en route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m)

Hiking distance: 2.5 km

Hiking time: 1-2 hours

• After breakfast, begin your trek to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for the night ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The team will set up camp for you in advance, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax on arrival.

• After regaining your strength, complete an acclimatisation hike toward the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m), then return to Barafu Camp, where a hot dinner will be served. It is best to spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit attempt.

Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) - Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

Hiking distance: 6 km

Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Acclimatisation hike; Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) - Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1-2 hours

• Depart from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night to begin your summit ascent of Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically, the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will have a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental condition.

• After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then return to Barafu Camp and, after a 2-hour rest, continue descending to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.

Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) - Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) - Millennium Camp (3,820 m)

Hiking distance: 15 km

Hiking time: 8-12 hours

• Wake at Millennium Camp, situated in a tropical rainforest. In the morning, you will feel relief from the lower altitude and the satisfaction of having reached the summit.

• After a warm breakfast, continue to the park's exit at Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and you will have the chance to share your thoughts on the climb in the guestbook.

• Lastly, you will be presented with your commemorative certificates at the office and transferred back to the hotel.

Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) - Mweka Gate (1,650 m)

Hiking distance: 12 km

Hiking time: 4-5 hours

• Rest at the hotel and transfer to the airport.