7-DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE CLIMB

Day 0: Arrival in Arusha

• Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

• Transfer to Summit Lodge Arusha

• Pre-climb briefing and gear check with your mountain guide

• Overnight at Summit Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

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

• Transfer to Lemosho Gate for registration

• Begin hike through lush rainforest

• Distance: 6 km | Time: 3–4 hrs

• Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp

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

• Ascend into heather and moorland zone

• Panoramic views of Shira Plateau

• Overnight at Shira 1 Camp

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

• Gentle walk across the plateau

• Acclimatization day with plenty of scenic rest stops

• Overnight at Shira 2 Camp

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

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

• Descend to Barranco Camp for overnight

• Distance: 10 km | Time: 6–7 hrs

• Overnight at Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco – Barafu Camp (4,673m)

• Climb the stunning Barranco Wall

• Traverse alpine desert to reach Barafu Base Camp

• Distance: 9 km | Time: 7–8 hrs

• Overnight at Barafu Camp

Day 6: Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,068m)

• Midnight summit attempt to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa

• Descend to Mweka Camp

• Distance: ~17 km | Time: 12–14 hrs

• Overnight at Mweka Camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

• Final descent through rainforest

• Transfer back to Arusha

• Distance: 10 km | Time: 3–4 hrs

• Optional overnight at Summit Lodge or airport drop-off