8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by our Safari Nuggets representative and assisted with your luggage. Enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your hotel in Moshi town, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. After check-in, take some time to relax and unwind from your flight. Tonight, you can simply rest in preparation for the adventures ahead.

Today early morning you’ll be picked up from your Moshi hotel for the drive to Londrossi Gate. This little wooden village is where you’ll begin your trek. Columbus monkeys are common along with the beginning of your trail through the rainforest. There are sometimes larger wildlife residents in the area, so you may be accompanied by an armed ranger in case there are buffalo or elephants nearby. Your first camp Mti Mkubwa (2,780m) is on the edge of the forest, so there could be wildlife sightings here as well. After lunch the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp that features a 300m gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

After an early breakfast you will start a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano.
The passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a main part of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and an easy trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), if weather permits.
When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,630 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. After lunch you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness.

Early wake up for breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall, hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. The top provides a great photo opportunity with Kibo Peak as the backdrop.
A lunch break at Karanga Camp shall be followed by an acclimatization climb towards Barafu with its highest point being 4,270 m. The group then drops back to Karanga Camp for the overnight.

After breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization climb towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp with its highest point being 4,800 m and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before summit night.

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

The millennium camp is situated in a tropical rain-forest, so today when you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the victory of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

After a successful Kilimanjaro trekking expedition, enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel before checking out. You will then be picked up for a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our team will ensure you arrive in good time for your outbound flight. Thank you for trekking with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for more adventures in the future.