7 Nights / 8 Days
The Lemosho is Kilimanjaro鈥檚 scenic west-side approach with excellent acclimatization. You鈥檒l cross the wild Shira Plateau, sleep below the dramatic Barranco Wall, and make a steady summit push from Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Extra time at altitude and the 鈥渨alk high, sleep low鈥 profile make this one of the highest-success routes.
Shira 2 鈫 Lava Tower (acclimatization) 鈫 Barranco 鈫 Karanga 鈫 Barafu 鈫 Uhuru Peak 鈫 Mweka Camp 鈫 Mweka Gate
Trek Types: Private 鈥 Small-Group on request 鈥 Photographic
Starting Point/End: Moshi or Arusha (hotel pickup/drop-off)
Drive to the western gate for registration and a picnic lunch. Gentle hike through montane forest to Mti Mkubwa Camp; colobus and blue monkeys are common.
Hike: ~3鈥4 hrs
Ascend out of the forest onto open heath and the expansive Shira Plateau with first wide views of Kibo. Camp at Shira 1.
Hike: ~5鈥6 hrs
Easy traverse across the plateau to Shira 2. After lunch, optional acclimatization hike toward Cathedral Point for extra altitude. Sunset views over the plateau.
Hike: ~3鈥4 hrs (+1鈥2 hrs optional)
Climb steadily to Lava Tower for lunch (key acclimatization stop) then descend to Barranco Camp beneath the great Barranco Wall. Walk high, sleep low day.
Hike: ~6鈥7 hrs
Scramble up the Barranco Wall (non-technical, fun and scenic), then undulate across valleys to Karanga Camp. Afternoon rest and hydration.
Hike: ~4鈥5 hrs
Short, steady ascent to Barafu Camp. Early dinner and full briefing for the summit attempt; prepare headlamps, layers, and snacks. Early lights out.
Hike: ~3鈥4 hrs
Midnight start via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Celebrate, then descend to Barafu for a hot drink and continue down to Mweka Camp for a well-earned sleep.
Hike: 14鈥16 hrs total (ascent + descent)
Final descent through the forest to Mweka Gate for summit certificates. Private transfer to your hotel and hot shower.
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