8-DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE CLIMB

Day 0: Arrival – Arusha

• Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

• Transfer to Summit Lodge Arusha

• Pre-climb briefing and gear check

• Overnight at Summit Lodge (BB)

Day 1: Arusha – Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)

• Drive to Lemosho Gate (~3–4 hrs)

• Trek through rainforest to camp

• Distance: 6 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hrs

• Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa – Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)

• Climb into the heather and moorland zone

• Stunning views across the Shira Plateau

• Overnight: Shira 1 Camp

Day 3: Shira 1 – Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)

• Gentle trek across the plateau

• Acclimatization continues

• Overnight: Shira 2 Camp

Day 4: Shira 2 – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp (3,976m)

• Acclimatization hike via Lava Tower (4,630m)

• Descend to Barranco Valley

• Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 6–7 hrs

• Overnight: Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco – Karanga Camp (4,035m)

• Climb the Barranco Wall

• Short scenic hike to Karanga Valley

• Overnight: Karanga Camp

Day 6: Karanga – Barafu Camp (4,673m)

• Steady climb to base camp

• Early dinner and rest before summit push

• Overnight: Barafu Camp

Day 7: Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,068m)

• Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak

• Descend to Mweka Camp for rest

• Distance: ~17 km | Hiking Time: 12–14 hrs

• Overnight: Mweka Camp

Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

• Final descent through rainforest

• Collect summit certificates at the gate

• Transfer back to Arusha for overnight or airport drop-off

• Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hrs