8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Lemosho Route

Conquer Africas peak Kilimanjaro Breathtaking landscapes expert guides Triumph at Uhuru

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro hiking lemosho Route

The Great unforgettable Kilimanjaro hiking adventure via the 8 days Lemosho Route Over 8 days, conquer Africa\'s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. This thrilling expedition offers breathtaking landscapes, from lush rainforests to barren deserts. The Lemosho Route\'s gradual ascent maximizes summit success, allowing you to savor each moment of the hike. Join us for an extraordinary 8 days lemosho route hike of personal growth and accomplishment.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1

Londorossi Gate Hike to MtiMkubwa

Day 2

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1

Day 3

Shira 1 hiking to Moir Hut

Day 4

Moir Hut via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Day 5

Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Day 6

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 7

Hiking Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Day 8

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

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Duration 8 Days

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Day 1: Londorossi Gate Hike to MtiMkubwa

We start our 8 daysLemosho Route hike with a drive to Londorossi Gate. After completing the necessary formalities, we begin our hike through the picturesque Montane Forest. The trail covers a distance of 6 km and takes approximately 3-4 hours to reach MtiMkubwa (2895m), where we set up camp for the night.

Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

public camp site

Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1

Continuing our journey eastward, we pass through the scenic Shira Plateau and Shira Cathedral. The hike covers 8 km and takes around 5-6 hours to reach Shira 1 camp (3500m). Here, we enjoy stunning views of the Western Breach and its magnificent glaciers. We spend the night at Shira 1 camp.

Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 3: Shira 1 hiking to Moir Hut

Leaving the forest behind, we enter the moorland zone, where the terrain becomes steeper. We hike across the high-altitude Shira Caldera and reach Shira Cave, offering spectacular views of the Arrow Glacier. After a 14 km hike lasting 5-7 hours, we set up camp at Moir Hut (4200m).

Destination: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 4: Moir Hut via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

On this challenging day, we ascend to the base of the Lava Tower at 4600m for lunch and acclimatization. We then continue on a stony and rough trail, descending to Barranco camp (3950m) after a 12 km hike lasting 6-7 hours. Barranco camp offers excellent views of the Western Breach and the Breach Wall.

Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 5: Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

We start the day with a scramble to the summit of the Great Barranco Wall, followed by a hike beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers. The 7 km hike takes approximately 4 hours, and we reach Karanga camp (3930m) where we spend the night.

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Leaving Karanga camp, we reach the junction of the Mweka descending trail and continue upwards to Barafu Hut (4600m). This marks the completion of the Southern Circuit and offers breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. We relax, have dinner, and prepare for the summit day at Barafu camp.

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 7: Hiking Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

We begin our ascent to the summit around 23:30, hikeking between the Rebman and Ratzel glaciers. The challenging hike takes us to Stella Point (5732m) on the crater rim, where we witness a spectacular sunrise (weather permitting). From there, we continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. We then descend to Mweka Hut (3100m) for our final meal and a well-deserved rest

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, we hike to Mweka Park Gate where we receive our summit certificates. The 10 km descent takes approximately 3-4 hours through the forest habitat. It can be muddy and damp, so gaiters and hikeking poles are recommended. This concludes our 8 daysLemosho route tour.

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water

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✓ Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)

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Climbing gear

International flights to/from the start/end of the tour

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Personal items

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