8-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak at Sunrise

• Begin the day with a pick-up from your hotel in Moshi.

• Drive to Londorosi Gate for registration and the necessary formalities.

• Continue the journey by vehicle to Lemosho Gate.

• Start the trek through undisturbed montane forest, observing black-and-white colobus monkeys along the way.

• Reach Big Tree Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Big Tree Camp
Elevation: 1,600 m to 1,800 m to 2,850 m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

• Wake up early and have breakfast at camp.

• Trek through a beautiful valley and ascend toward the Shira Caldera Rim.

• Enter the Shira Plateau, a high-altitude desert formed by volcanic activity.

• Learn about Shira Peak, which once stood tall before collapsing into the caldera.

• Arrive at Shira One Campsite for dinner and an overnight rest.

Main Destination: Shira One Camp
Elevation: 2,850 m to 3,500 m
Distance: 13 km
Hiking Time: 8 hours
Habitat: Moorland and Heather Land

• Trek eastward across the Shira Plateau.

• Ascend to Cathedral Peak (3,850 m) for acclimatization and panoramic views.

• Observe Mount Meru and Kibo Peak from the viewpoint.

• Continue hiking to Shira Two Campsite.

• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

Main Destination: Shira Two Camp
Elevation: 3,500 m to 3,800 m
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland and Rocky Terrain

• Begin trekking east toward Lava Tower Rock for acclimatization.

• Reach Lava Tower at 4,600 m and spend time adjusting to the altitude.

• Descend to Barranco Camp, located in a sheltered valley.

• Have dinner and an overnight rest at Barranco Camp.

Main Destination: Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3,800 m to 3,950 m
Distance: 13 km
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland

• Start the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall.

• Reach an elevation of 4,200 m for acclimatization.

• Cross ridges and valleys as you head to Karanga Camp.

• Have a hot lunch and rest at camp.

• Trek briefly up the scree slopes toward the Southern Ice Field for acclimatization, then return to camp.

• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Karanga Camp.

Main Destination: Karanga Camp
Elevation: 3,950 m to 3,900 m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland

• Trek steadily upward to Barafu Ridge.

• Cross the alpine desert while battling strong, cold winds from Kibo Peak.

• Arrive at Barafu Camp and prepare for the summit attempt.

• Have an early dinner and rest until midnight.

Main Destination: Barafu Camp
Elevation: 3,900 m to 4,620 m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Wake at midnight and take a light breakfast.

• Begin the summit ascent at 12:00 AM.

• Climb steep scree or snow to reach Stella Point (5,861 m) at sunrise.

• Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.

• Celebrate and take photos at the summit.

• Descend back to Barafu Camp for rest and lunch.

• Continue descending through the heath zone to Mweka Camp.

• Have dinner and rest at Mweka Camp.

Main Destination: Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4,620 m to 5,895 m to 3,100 m
Distance: 15 km
Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
Habitat: Arctic to Heath Zone

• Wake up for breakfast at Mweka Camp.

• Begin the descent through montane forest.

• Reach Mweka Gate for sign-out and certificate collection.

• Board the vehicle and return to Moshi.

• Celebrate your successful climb with a presentation and a relaxing evening.

Main Destination: Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,100 m to 1,700 m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest