7-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek with Summit Sunrise Views

• After breakfast, we will transfer to Londorossi Gate. The drive takes up to 4 hours, and we will handle all formalities upon arrival.
• We will then drive to the Lemosho trailhead, where lunch will be served before our hike begins.
• We will traverse through the lush green forest, which leads to the first campsite, known as Forest Camp (Big Tree Camp).

Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft

Distance: 6 km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Climatic condition: Rainforest

• On this day, we proceed on the trail, which leads to the savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards.
• As we continue to ascend through the undisturbed rolling hills and cross several streams, we will reach the Shira Ridge and later drop gently to Shira 1 Camp.
• Across the plateau, we will get magnificent views of Kibo.

Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Climatic condition: Moorland

• On this day, we explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a steady walk that leads east toward Kibo's glaciered peak across the plateau and continues to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows by a stream.
• We then proceed to Moir Camp, a little-used site at the bottom of Lent Hills.
• Several walks are available on Lent Hills, making this a great acclimatization opportunity.

Elevation (ft): 11,500ft-13,800ft
Distance: 14 km
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Climatic condition: Moorland

• After breakfast, we proceed east up a ridge, passing the intersection that leads to Kibo.
• As we continue, we diverge to the southeast toward the Lava Tower, also known as Shark's Tooth.
• Immediately after the tower, we reach the second junction, which leads up to the Arrow Glacier at an elevation of 16,000ft.
• After that, we continue down to Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft.
• We will rest and have dinner here. This is an important day of acclimatization before the summit.

Elevation (ft): 13,800ft - 13,000ft
Distance: 7 km
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Climatic condition: Semi desert

• After breakfast, we leave Barranco and proceed along a steep ridge, passing the intimidating Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley campsite.
• After that, we leave Karanga and proceed to the junction connecting the Mweka Trail.
• We continue to Barafu Camp, which offers magnificent views of the summit from many different angles.
• Here, we will rest and have an early dinner while preparing for summit day.
• At this point, we get a clear view of Kibo and Mawenzi.

Elevation (ft): 13,000ft -15,000ft
Distance: 9 km
Hiking time: 8-10 hours
Climatic condition: Alpine desert

• We will rise very early, around midnight, and push our way to the summit. This can be more challenging than the other parts of our trek.
• At Stella Point, we will have a short break, and if the weather permits, we will be rewarded with a beautiful sunrise.
• After Stella Point, we will encounter snow at the summit.
• After arriving at the highest point in Africa, we will take some pictures and immediately descend to Mweka Hut, making a short stop at Barafu for lunch.
• Mweka Camp is located in the upper forest, and mist or rain is normal in the afternoon.
• We will have our last dinner on the mountain and get our well-earned rest in the evening.

Elevation (ft): 15,300ft -19,345 -10,000ft
Distance: 5 km ascent/ 12 km descent
Hiking time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Climatic condition: Arctic

• Our hike continues with the descent down to Mweka Park Gate, where we will receive our summit success certificate.
• Lower altitudes can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles can be very helpful.
• Our car will be waiting for us at Mweka Gate to drive us back to Moshi.

Descend (ft): 10,000ft- 5,400ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Climatic condition: Rain forest