7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb — Lemosho Route

• Quiet first days with few other climbers
• Shira Plateau views
• Good acclimatisation profile
• Rainforest with colobus monkeys

Route: Moshi – Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa – Shira Plateau – Barranco – Karanga – Barafu – Uhuru Peak – Mweka

1. Day 1Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa

   A drive of about 3 hours to Lemosho Gate (2,100 m), then a gentle walk through the rainforest to Mti Mkubwa ("Big Tree") Camp.

   • 2,650 m
   • Walking: 3–4 hours
   • Mti Mkubwa Camp
   • B, L, D
2. Day 2Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp

   Out of the forest and onto the Shira Plateau, with big views of Kibo.

   • 3,850 m
   • Walking: 6–7 hours
   • Shira 2 Camp
   • B, L, D
3. Day 3Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

   Climb to the Lava Tower (4,630 m) for lunch and walk down to Barranco to sleep lower.

   • 3,960 m
   • Walking: 6–7 hours
   • Barranco Camp
   • B, L, D
4. Day 4Barranco Wall to Karanga

   Scramble up the Barranco Wall and walk on to Karanga Camp.

   • 3,995 m
   • Walking: 4–5 hours
   • Karanga Camp
   • B, L, D
5. Day 5Karanga to Barafu Camp

   Short walk to base camp. Rest, early dinner and prepare for the summit.

   • 4,673 m
   • Walking: 4–5 hours
   • Barafu Camp
   • B, L, D
6. Day 6Summit day and down to Mweka

   Start around midnight, reach Stella Point at sunrise and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Walk down to Mweka Camp.

   • 5,895 m
   • Walking: 12–14 hours
   • Mweka Camp
   • B, L, D
7. Day 7Mweka Gate and back to Moshi

   Walk down through the forest, get your certificate and celebrate at your hotel.

   • 1,640 m
   • Walking: 3–4 hours
   • Hotel in Moshi
   • B, L

Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.

Joining a group climb? You always pay the 2-person price (US$2,700), even if you travel alone.