Lemosho Route – 8 Days

8-Day Lemosho Route Itinerary

The Lemosho Route offers stunning scenery, excellent acclimatization, and a higher chance of summit success. This 8-day itinerary follows a gradual ascent through diverse habitats, from rainforest to alpine desert.

Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Elevation: 2,100m to 2,650m
• Distance: 6 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Begin trekking through dense rainforest. Reach Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Elevation: 2,650m to 3,500m
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

A shorter hike today, ascending to Shira 1 Camp to help your body acclimatize while taking in the moorland scenery.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 3,500m to 3,850m
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

Continue your trek across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp, enjoying panoramic views and open landscapes.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

• Elevation: 3,850m to 3,976m
• Distance: 12 km
• Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert

Cross rugged terrain towards Barranco Camp, preparing for the challenging Barranco Wall climb tomorrow.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Elevation: 3,976m to 3,995m
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert

Climb the iconic Barranco Wall, then trek through valleys and ridges to Karanga Camp. A shorter day to help your body acclimatize.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert

Continue to Barafu Camp, where you'll rest and prepare for the summit push that begins after midnight.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then down to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak), then down to 3,100m
• Distance: 17 km
• Hiking Time: 12–16 hours
• Habitat: Arctic to rainforest

Summit attempt begins around midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak for sunrise, then descend back to Mweka Camp for rest.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Descend through rainforest to the Mweka Gate. Celebrate your success and receive your summit certificate.

Included in the Package:

• All park entry fees and rescue fees
• Camping accommodations with tents and sleeping mats
• Three meals per day during the trek
• Drinking water and hot beverages
• Professional, English-speaking guides
• Experienced porters and cooks
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen
• Transfers to and from the trailhead

Excluded from the Package:

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides, porters, and cooks
• Personal hiking gear (available for rent)
• Extra hotel stays before or after the trek

Price:

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