8-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route to Uhuru Peak

1

Day 01

Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp Through Rainforest

• Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (2,250m) for registration.
• Continue to the trailhead by 4WD on a bumpy track.
• Enjoy lunch before starting the trek through the rainforest.
• Spot black-and-white colobus monkeys and rich flora.
• Reach Big Tree Camp for dinner and overnight.
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours

2

Day 02

Big Tree Camp to Shira Camp 1 Across Moorland

• Walk through thinning rainforest and enter moorland vegetation.
• Ascend through rolling hills and open heath.
• Enjoy views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak.
• Arrive at Shira Camp 1 for rest and dinner.
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours

3

Day 03

Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 for Acclimatization

• Cross the Shira Ridge over flat terrain and lava flows.
• Spot giant lobelias and enjoy expansive views of the valley.
• Reach Shira Camp 2 for acclimatization and dinner.
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours

4

Day 04

Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp

• Ascend gradually through alpine desert to Lava Tower.
• Spend time at Lava Tower for acclimatization.
• Descend to Barranco Camp through a senecio-dotted valley.
• Practice the "climb high, sleep low" principle.
• Hiking time: 6-7 hours

5

Day 05

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp via Barranco Wall

• Climb the steep Barranco Wall using both hands and feet in parts.
• Traverse ridges and descend into Karanga Valley.
• Ascend again to Karanga Camp, the last water point.
• Rest and hydrate for the next ascent.
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours

6

Day 06

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp for Summit Preparation

• Trek through alpine desert and rocky terrain.
• Pass volcanic formations and spot Mawenzi Peak.
• Reach Barafu Camp for an early dinner and summit preparations.
• Rest before the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak.
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours

7

Day 07

Midnight Summit to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka

• Begin the summit attempt around midnight.
• Reach Stella Point (5,730m), then continue to Uhuru Peak.
• Celebrate at the Roof of Africa.
• Descend to Barafu for breakfast, then continue to Mweka Camp.
• Hiking time: 11-14 hours (total)

8

Day 08

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Through Lush Rainforest

• Descend through lush rainforest.
• Spot endemic species like the Impatiens kilimanjaro.
• Sign out at the gate and receive your summit certificate.
• Transfer to your hotel in Moshi for rest and celebration.
• Hiking time: 2-3 hours