8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek to Uhuru Peak

You have a long trek ahead today on a small trail through the rainforest. As you ascend, the forest gradually thins out, and the landscape becomes drier and more bare. On the moorland, you will find lobelia and ericas dotting the landscape.

Pass the Shira Ridge before reaching Shira Camp 1 after 4 to 5 hours.

Enjoy an evening meal, and with a little luck, you may be able to see the summit basking in the orange glow of the sunset.

Depart from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and enjoy a light trekking pace towards the second high-altitude camp, Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult, and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area.

Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru, the fifth summit of Africa, weather permitting. When you arrive at camp, you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, complete an acclimatisation hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

After breakfast, leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has many ascents and descents that end at a camp above 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to acclimatise successfully to the altitude, you have to spend at least 1 to 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.

Wake up early, have breakfast, and start climbing the Barranco Wall. We recommend leaving camp as early as possible to avoid crowds from other groups. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour.

After the climb, you can rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents along the route, but do not worry: your guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group.

After reaching camp, you will be offered a warm lunch and, after resting, complete the ascent to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit.

In the morning, begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for the night summit to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The team will set up camp for you ahead of time so you can relax.

After regaining your strength, complete an acclimatisation hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then return to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner.

It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit.

Depart from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and begin summiting 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 get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental condition.

After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired.

Then return to Barafu Camp, and after a 2-hour rest, continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduced altitude and the satisfaction of reaching the summit.

After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit, Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by an opportunity to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook.

Lastly, you will be presented with your commemorative certificates.

Head back to your hotel.

Spend an extra day at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2780 m) for better acclimatisation.