DAY 1•Mti Mkubwa Camp
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
NIGHT STAYMti Mkubwa Camp
ELEVATION2,650 m / 8,694 ft
DISTANCE6 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Short first day through montane forest from Lemosho trailhead to Mti Mkubwa.
Mount Kilimanjaro · Lemosho Route
8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Eight-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Lemosho Route with a western approach through Mti Mkubwa, Shira Plateau, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu before summiting Uhuru Peak and descending via Mweka.
DURATION8 Days / 7 Nights
SUMMIT ALTITUDE5,895 m / 19,341 ft
MAX GROUP12 Climbers
DIFFICULTYModerate
MIN AGE12+
Trek Overview
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route.
Eight-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Lemosho Route with a western approach through Mti Mkubwa, Shira Plateau, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu before summiting Uhuru Peak and descending via Mweka.
Widely considered the most scenic and rewarding path to Uhuru Peak, the 8-day Lemosho Route traverses pristine rainforests, vast heather moorlands, and the ancient caldera of Shira Plateau. Its extended profile provides the ideal acclimatization timeline, resulting in the highest summit success rates on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Trek Highlights
Remote western approach
Mti Mkubwa forest camp
Shira Plateau traverse
Barranco Wall
High success rate from longer acclimatization
Mountain Schedule
8 Days on MountainDay-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 2•Shira 1 Camp
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
NIGHT STAYShira 1 Camp
ELEVATION3,500 m / 11,483 ft
DISTANCE8 km
HIKING TIME5-6 hrs
Climb out of forest into moorland and onto the Shira Plateau edge.
DAY 3•Shira 2 Camp
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
NIGHT STAYShira 2 Camp
ELEVATION3,900 m / 12,795 ft
DISTANCE7 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Gentle plateau traverse with broad views west and toward Kibo dome.
DAY 4•Barranco Camp
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
NIGHT STAYBarranco Camp
ELEVATION3,960 m / 12,992 ft
DISTANCE10 km
HIKING TIME6-8 hrs
Climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization and descend to Barranco Camp.
DAY 5•Karanga Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
NIGHT STAYKaranga Camp
ELEVATION3,995 m / 13,107 ft
DISTANCE5 km
HIKING TIME4-5 hrs
Ascend Barranco Wall and continue on the southern circuit to Karanga.
DAY 6•Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
NIGHT STAYBarafu Camp
ELEVATION4,673 m / 15,331 ft
DISTANCE4 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Steady climb across alpine desert to high camp at Barafu.
DAY 7•Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
NIGHT STAYMweka Camp
ELEVATION5,895 - 3,100 m / 19,341 - 10,171 ft
DISTANCE17 km
HIKING TIME11-14 hrs
Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak followed by long descent to Mweka Camp.
DAY 8•Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
NIGHT STAYMweka Gate
ELEVATION1,640 m / 5,381 ft
DISTANCE10 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Descend through forest to Mweka Gate and transfer to Moshi.
Expedition Details
What's Included
INCLUDED
- •Kilimanjaro park fees
- •Camping fees
- •Rescue fees
- •Certified mountain guides
- •All meals on the mountain
- •Camping equipment
- •Airport transfers in Moshi area
- •Daily health monitoring
- •Portable toilet
NOT INCLUDED
- •International flights
- •Tanzania visa
- •Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
- •Sleeping bag rental
- •Personal gear
- •Tips for guides and porters
- •Hotel before and after climb
Gear Checklist
What to Bring
Waterproof boots
Down jacket
Base and mid layers
Waterproof gloves
Headlamp
Trekking poles
Sun protection
Preparation
Fitness Requirements
Comfortable hiking 6 to 8 hours on multiple consecutive days and able to manage summit night above 4,600 meters.
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