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

• Start the trek from Lemosho Gate after registration.

• Hike through beautiful tropical rainforest with chances to see wildlife such as elephants and buffalos.

• Enjoy a packed lunch during the trek.

Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp with a hot dinner provided.
Distance: 7 kilometers
Trekking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Zone: Tropical Rainforest
Altitude Gain: 400 meters

• Depart after breakfast through the rainforest into the heath zone.

• Cross the Shira Ridge and enjoy the first clear view of Kibo Peak.

Overnight at Shira 1 Camp.
Distance: 8 kilometers
Trekking Time: 5 to 6 hours
Zone: Tropical Rainforest to Heath Zone
Altitude Gain: 960 meters

• Trek across the scenic Shira Plateau with views of the Shira Caldera.

• Expect spectacular scenery ideal for photography.

• Hot lunch is served en route.

Overnight at Moir Hut.
Distance: 10 kilometers
Trekking Time: 6 to 8 hours
Zone: Low Alpine Desert to High Alpine Desert
Altitude Gain: 590 meters

• Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization at higher altitude.

• Descend to Barranco Camp for an overnight rest.

• The climb-high, sleep-low principle helps the body adjust to altitude.
  Distance: 12 kilometers
  Trekking Time: 5 to 7 hours
  Zone: High Alpine Desert
  Altitude Gain: 400 meters
  Altitude Loss: 700 meters

• Climb the famous Barranco Wall with rewarding views at the top.

• Trek through valleys and ridges towards Karanga Camp.

• No technical skills are required for the Barranco Wall.
  Distance: 6 kilometers
  Trekking Time: 4 to 5 hours
  Zone: Moorlands
  Altitude Gain: 95 meters

• Continue through the Southern Circuit towards Barafu Camp.

• Cross the Mweka Trail junction and prepare for the summit attempt.

Early dinner and rest at Barafu Base Camp.
Distance: 4 kilometers
Trekking Time: 4 to 5 hours
Zone: High Alpine Desert
Altitude Gain: 678 meters

• Begin summit night around midnight with a slow and steady pace.

• Reach Stella Point (5756 meters) for a short rest and refreshments.

• Proceed to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, for sunrise and celebrations.

• Descend to Barafu for a brief rest, then continue to Mweka Camp.
  Distance: 10 kilometers to summit and back to Barafu, then 11 kilometers to Mweka Camp
  Trekking Time: 6 to 8 hours to summit, 6 to 7 hours back to Barafu, 5 to 8 hours to Mweka Camp
  Zone: Glacial and all preceding zones
  Altitude Gain: 1222 meters
  Altitude Loss: 2795 meters

• Final descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate.

• Receive official certificates for reaching Stella Point or Uhuru Peak.

• Transfer to your hotel after completing all exit formalities.
  Distance: 10 kilometers
  Trekking Time: 3 to 4 hours
  Zone: Moorlands to Montane Forest
  Altitude Loss: 1460 meters