Itinerary Overview
This 7-day trek along the Lemosho Route on Mount Kilimanjaro offers extra time for your body to adapt to altitude, wanders through rainforest, moorland, alpine deserts, and culminates at the summit of Africa’s highest point. It’s a top choice for those seeking both challenge and experience.
Day by Day Activities
Day 1: Arusha/Moshi – Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
Drive to Londorossi Gate, register, then trek through the rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Camp (≈2,650–2,800 m).
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Plateau
Ascend out of rainforest into moorland, cross the Shira Plateau, arriving at Shira 1 or Shira 2 Camp (≈3,500–3,900 m).
Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
Move into alpine desert terrain, reach Lava Tower (~4,630 m) then descend to Barranco Camp (~3,950 m) for improved acclimatisation.
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Shorter acclimatisation hike through Karanga Valley, overnight at Karanga Camp (~3,950 m).
Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
Ascend to Barafu Hut (~4,600 m), your base camp for summit attempt.
Day 6: Barafu Camp – Summit (Uhuru Peak) – Mweka Camp
Early-morning summit push to Uhuru Peak (~5,895 m), then descend to Mweka Camp (~3,100 m) for overnight.
Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi/Arusha
Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate (~1,980 m), transfer back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
