7 Days Lemosho Route

🗓️ Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Altitude: 2,100m to 2,650m

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 6 km

• Habitat: Montane Forest
  Start with a scenic drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, complete registration, and hike through lush rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp.

🗓️ Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

• Altitude: 2,650m to 3,610m

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Distance: 8 km

• Habitat: Moorland
  A steady climb leads through forest and into the moorland zone with stunning views of Shira Plateau.

🗓️ Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

• Altitude: 3,610m to 3,850m

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 7 km

• Habitat: Moorland
  An easier day for acclimatization. Trek across the vast Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp, with panoramic views of the summit ahead.

🗓️ Day 4: Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

• Altitude: 3,850m to 4,600m (Lava Tower) to 3,960m

• Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

• Distance: 10 km

• Habitat: Semi-desert
  A key acclimatization day. Climb to Lava Tower (4,600m), then descend to Barranco Camp in the scenic valley below the Barranco Wall.

🗓️ Day 5: Barranco to Karanga Camp

• Altitude: 3,960m to 4,035m

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 5 km

• Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Climb the iconic Barranco Wall – a fun scramble with rewarding views – then descend into the Karanga Valley.

🗓️ Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp

• Altitude: 4,035m to 4,673m

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 4 km

• Habitat: Alpine Desert
  A short climb to Barafu Camp, your base before the summit. Eat early and rest before the midnight summit push.

🗓️ Day 7: Summit to Mweka Camp

• Barafu to Uhuru Peak: 4,673m to 5,895m

• Uhuru to Mweka Camp: 5,895m to 3,110m

• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

• Distance: 17 km

• Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest
  Begin your summit push at midnight. Reach Stella Point at sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak – the highest point in Africa! Descend to Mweka Camp for your final overnight.

✅ Final Descent (Day 8 – Optional if Needed)

• Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 10 km
  Exit the park at Mweka Gate, receive your summit certificate, and return to Moshi.

🧭 Route Highlights

• ✅ Highest success rate due to better acclimatization

• ✅ Less crowded than Machame or Marangu

• ✅ Scenic variety: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, glaciers

• ✅ Wildlife sightings (colobus monkeys, birds)

• ✅ Gradual elevation gain for safety

🎒 What’s Included

• ✔️ Professional mountain guides, porters, cook

• ✔️ Full-board mountain accommodation (camping)

• ✔️ Park fees, rescue fees

• ✔️ Tents, sleeping mats

• ✔️ Transfers (Moshi–Londorossi Gate / Mweka Gate–Moshi)

• ✔️ Pre/post trek hotel in Moshi (optional)

• ✔️ Clean drinking water

• ✔️ Oxygen tank, first-aid kit

❌ What’s Not Included

• ❌ International flights

• ❌ Tanzanian visa

• ❌ Personal gear (available to rent)

• ❌ Tips for crew

• ❌ Travel insurance