8 Days 7 Nights Kilimanjaro climbing via Lemosho Route
Overview
See the Wild, Feel the Heights, and Love the Coast
SAFARI INTRODUCTION & BRIEF
The most scenic short climb immersive forest trails, alpine deserts, and a sunrise on the roof of Africa.
| Route | Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route – 8 Days Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Best time Trek | June – October & December – March |
| Days | Destination | Accommodation | Basis | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day-0 | Arrival in Arusha | Arusha Planet Lodge | BB | 1 Night |
| Day-1 | Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 m) | Forest Camp (Mti Mkubwa) | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-2 | Mti Mkubwa → Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m) | Shira Camp 1 | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-3 | Shira Camp 1 → Shira 2 → Moir Camp (4,200 m) | Moir Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-4 | Moir Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp (3,900 m) | Barranco Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-5 | Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp (4,050 m) | Karanga Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-6 | Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4,680 m) | Barafu Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-7 | Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Mweka Camp (3,100 m) | Mweka Camp | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-8 | Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha | Arusha Planet Lodge | HB | 1 Night |
ITINERARY
Day 0: Arrival in Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), meet our representative and transfer to Planet Lodge in Arusha.
Later, our mountain coordinator will brief you on your climb and check equipment. Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge, enjoying the gardens, fresh air, and lodge facilities.
meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 1 : Londorossi Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 m)
Vegetation Type: Montane Forest
After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration before continuing by 4×4 to the Lemosho Glades. Begin your trek through the lush forest alive with colobus monkeys and exotic birds. Trekking is steady and unhurried, ideal for adapting gradually.
Reach Mti Mkubwa Camp "Big Tree Camp" for dinner and overnight amid giant fig trees and mountain sounds.
Meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m)
Vegetation Type: Heath Zone & Moorland
Climb gradually from forest to heathland, gaining dramatic views of rolling valleys and rising volcanic ridges. You enter the Shira Plateau region with its wide‑open landscapes and alpine vegetation. Reach Shira Camp 1 by afternoon and enjoy stunning west‑ridge panoramas as the sun dips behind the mountain.
Meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 3 : Shira Camp 1 – Shira 2 – Moir Camp (4,200 m)
Vegetation Type: Moorland Plateau
A longer day traversing the breathtaking Shira Plateau, a volcanic plain surrounded by ridges. Stop for lunch at Shira Camp 2 before continuing toward Moir Camp, tucked against lava ridges. Excellent acclimatisation day with stunning landscapes for photographers.
Meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 4 : Moir Hut – Lava Tower (4,600 m) – Barranco Camp (3,900 m)
Vegetation Type: Alpine Desert / Semi‑Desert
Climb steadily to the dramatic Lava Tower, pausing for lunch amid lunar‑like scenery before descending to Barranco Camp beneath the towering Breach Wall. The "climb high, sleep low" routine aids acclimatisation and rewards you with sweeping views.
Meals Plan
Overnight
DAY 5 : Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,050 m)
Vegetation Type: Alpine Desert
Start early to scale the Great Barranco Wall—steep but great fun and incredibly scenic. From the top, enjoy breathtaking views before traversing short ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp. Afternoon at leisure for rest and gradual altitude adjustment.
Meals Plan
Accommodation
DAY 6 : Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,680 m)
Vegetation Type: Alpine Desert
Ascend gradually through barren, volcanic slopes toward Barafu Camp, meaning "ice" in Swahili. Perched on a narrow ridge buffeted by winds, this camp marks your summit base. Eat early, prepare gear, and rest well ahead of the midnight climb.
Meals Plan
Accommodation
DAY 7 : SUMMIT ATTEMPT – Barafu Camp (4,680 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Hiking Time: 6–8 hrs Ascent, 5–7 hrs Descent
Vegetation Type: Stone Scree / Ice‑Capped Summit
Around 23:30, arise to hot tea and biscuits, then start your final climb beneath a sky full of stars. The trek to Stella Point is tough yet unforgettable, and reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise crowns your Kilimanjaro adventure.
Celebrate briefly, then descend to Barafu for rest, before continuing to Mweka Camp through changing vegetation zones.
Meals Plan
Accommodation
DAY 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,640 m) – Arusha
Vegetation Type: Montane Forest
After breakfast, descend gently through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Here, collect your summit certificates—gold for Uhuru Peak achievers and transfer back to Arusha for hot showers, a celebratory drink, and well‑earned rest at Planet Lodge.
Meals Plan
Accommodation
Congratulation you are among the heroes who have successfully Climbed Mt Kilimanjaro Machame route in 7 days.
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