The roof of Africa · Tanzania
8 Days Lemosho Route
Eight days through the mountain's most beautiful beginning, approaching from the remote west across the Shira Plateau.
Duration: 8 Days · Style: Kilimanjaro Climbs · Best time: Jan–Mar · Jun–Oct · Route: Lemosho Gate → Big Tree → Shira → Barranco → Barafu → Uhuru
Highlights
- Highest summit success rates
- Shira Plateau
- Remote western forest
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Lemosho Gate → Big Tree Camp
A gentle first day through montane rainforest.
Day 2: Big Tree → Shira 1
The forest opens to heather and moorland.
Day 3: Shira 1 → Shira 2
Across the plateau under enormous skies.
Day 4: Shira 2 → Lava Tower → Barranco
Classic climb-high, sleep-low acclimatization day.
Day 5: Barranco → Karanga
The Barranco Wall, then the southern slopes.
Day 6: Karanga → Barafu
To high camp. Rest and prepare.
Day 7: Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka
Summit via Stella Point, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Day 8: Mweka → Mweka Gate
Through the rainforest to the gate.