8-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek with Barranco Wall and Uhuru Peak

Walking Time: 3 hours

Distance: 7 km

Altitude Gain: 450m

You will enjoy an enticing breakfast at the hotel before proceeding to Londorossi Gate (1,800m). After completing the necessary park registration, you will be transported to the initial point of your trek at 2,350m. The glory of the forest is revealed in the illuminating radiance of the sun. Almond-brown trees stand serenely, brimming with a tender glow, while gems of amber encrust the bark exterior. Green canopies provide shelter for the exotic blue monkeys. The short trek through the rainforest leads to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750m).

Walking Time: 6-7 hours

Distance: 10 km

Altitude Gain: 800m

As the trail begins to move towards Shira Camp 1, the scenery transforms dramatically from the lush rainforest to the barren heather moorland zone. The parched landscape is speckled with enormous lobelias, contrasting white fauna and flora, and dusty sand dunes. We will journey up the steep ridges leading to the Shira Plateau, featuring glorious views of the looming Kilimanjaro and the raging bloodshot orb of light slowly sinking beneath the horizon of Mount Meru in the west. We will cross several tranquil streams as we continue over the Shira Ridge (3,600m) and along a declining slope to Shira Camp 1.

Walking Time: 3-4 hours

Distance: 8 km

Altitude Gain: 290m

You will begin the day with a delicious breakfast and trek across an exposed moorland zone. This route is less frequented, making it tranquil and untouched. Reaching the Shira Plateau reveals stunning views of Kilimanjaro's peak. The exhilarating sensation of witnessing the summit is magical. A hot lunch will be served at Shira Camp 2 (3,810m). Your guide will lead brief excursions for acclimatization, after which you are free to relax.

Walking Time: 6-7 hours

Distance: 11 km

Altitude Gain: 110m

The Lemosho Route connects with the Machame Route before approaching the molten Lava Tower. The gentle incline leading to Barranco Camp is encompassed by beautiful scenery and encrusted with vivid desert shrubberies. Shark's Tooth is an enormous, serrated rock that a volcano discharged thousands of years ago, and it signals that we must travel south and cross the light valleys to the immense Lava Tower (4,600m). Specks of snow gradually scatter themselves across the scenery, and as we descend to Barranco Camp, the frosted landscapes of the Western Breach begin to appear. The ashen Barranco Wall is engraved with extraordinary indents, and olive foliage is strewn across the 'Breakfast Wall'.

Walking Time: 4 - 5 hours

Distance: 5 km

Altitude Gain: 200m

Altitude Loss: 220m

The day commences with a simple trek up the astonishing Barranco Wall, which rises 200m high. For a short period, you will need to use your hands and feet to scramble up the wall, and upon reaching the top, you will have an opportunity to marvel at the scenic splendor of the vistas of Kibo. The trail traverses up and down with various shallow streams leading to the flickering, glittering waters of the Karanga River. An appetizing lunch will be served at Karanga Camp (3,930m). This short trek will assist your acclimatization.

Walking Time: 2-4 hours

Distance: 4 km

Altitude Gain: 770m

The rocky zone provides an uphill path featuring landscapes bathed in the crystal glow of the Southern Glaciers. Intersecting with the Mweka Route allows us to witness splendid vistas. A sixty-minute climb up a steep, rock-strewn Lava Ridge is your ticket to Barafu Camp (4,681m). Reaching the camp signifies that you have completed the Southern Circuit of the mountain, and the enchanting, sky-piercing view of the summit is submerged in an ocean of clouds. The terrain at the campsite resembles an unfinished painting. The landscape is blanketed in a thin layer of snow with sparse vegetation. A substantial, warm meal will be served, and we suggest that you jump into your sleeping bag as soon as possible. We will embark on our journey to the summit at midnight.

Walking Time: 14 - 16 hours

Distance: 19 km

Altitude Gain: 1195m

You will be awoken at 11:00 pm, and we will provide you with a light snack and a steaming cup of tea before you begin your 5 km trek to the summit. This is an extended hike that lasts approximately 16 hours, making this the most challenging day on the 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and -10°C. The gradually increasing incline of the valley near the eerily tranquil scree fields traverses among the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers - the view is so astounding that the freezing temperatures will be forgotten. At Stella's Point (5,672m), brilliant gold and orange hues bleed like fire over the rocks.

The first slither of the sun peeks over the skyline in a radiant white form, and the snow turns liquid gold and silver. After sixty minutes, you will reach the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,895m). You will have an opportunity to take photos and marvel at the surrounding scenery, glinting ice cliffs, and the jagged Mawenzi Peak. Our descent requires us to turn around and embark on the trail to Barafu Camp, where we will have a brief resting period.

The spectacular, vast plains of Kilimanjaro are so enchanting that the 9 km route to Mweka Camp (3,100m) feels rapid. The route is moderate and lasts four to five hours. As you venture down the declining rocky scree trail, the scenery will start to sprout and the ice will melt away. The barren landscapes of the moorland will be the first milestone; dense vegetation and exotic wildlife will begin to radiate as we approach the forest habitat. We will proceed to the campsite, where you can scoff down a scrumptious, piping-hot dinner while seizing the last opportunity to observe the Milky Way.

Walking Time: 4 - 5 hours

Distance: 10 km

Altitude Loss: 1300m

The melodies of your porters' celebration will fill the air while you enjoy an appetizing breakfast. The 1,300m descent to Mweka Gate is classified as an easy trek and will only last a few hours. Gold Summit Certificates will be awarded to every member of your group as a small souvenir. Our drivers are one relaxed stroll to Mweka Village away, and they will transport you to the hotel, where an invigorating hot shower, plush mattress, dinner, and an overnight stay await. If you've decided to go on a safari - well, that's a different adventure, and we'll take care of that for you!

NB: Later on, at the hotel during dinner time, we will celebrate, congratulate you, and present your summit certificates. The day will conclude with best wishes for your upcoming safari adventure the next morning.