Lemosho — 8 Days
Our highest-success Kilimanjaro itinerary: the scenic Lemosho path with an added acclimatization night, giving your body the most time to adjust before summit night.
Day-by-day itinerary
Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp
A short drive to the trailhead, then an easy first walk through pristine, rarely-visited rainforest.
Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp
Climb out of the forest onto the wide, open Shira Plateau, with sweeping views back toward the Rift Valley.
Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp
A gentle day crossing the Shira Plateau itself, with optional side trips and excellent views of Kibo ahead.
Shira 2 → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
Climb high to the Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending into the lush Barranco Valley.
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Scramble up the famous Barranco Wall, then traverse ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.
Acclimatization Day at Karanga
An easy extra day to rest, hydrate and let your body fully adjust before the final push to Barafu.
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Push on to Barafu base camp, rest, then summit overnight, reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise before descending.
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
A final descent through the forest to Mweka Gate for your summit certificate.
What's included
Included
- Park fees, rescue fees & hut/camping fees
- Certified guide, cook & porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Transport to and from the trailhead gate
- Summit certificate
Not included
- International flights
- Personal climbing gear
- Tips for guides, cooks & porters
- Travel and medical insurance
- Private departures — choose your own start date
- Small groups of climbers welcome too
- Response within a day, usually sooner
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