8 Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Lemosho Route

Day 1 Arrival in Moshi, transfer to hotel for briefing and overnight stay. Day 2 Start at Lemosho Gate (7,824 ft) and hike through the lush rainforest to Mti Mkubwa camp (9,251 ft). 3-4 hrs Day 3 Trek from Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira 1 camp (11,499ft) as we gradually ascend above the forest line. 5-6 hrs Day 4 Continue the ascent from Shira 1 camp to Shira 2 camp (12,598ft), crossing the Shira Plateau. Experience different climates and vegetation zones as we reach higher altitudes. 4-5 hrs. Day 5 Trek from Shira 2 camp to Barranco camp (12,959ft) via the Lava Tower (15,091ft). This day is crucial for acclimatization as we hike to a high altitude and then descend to sleep at a lower elevation. 6-7 hrs. Day 6 Ascend from Barranco camp to Karanga camp ( 13,106ft) through the famous Barranco Wall. 4-5 hrs Day 7 Trek from Karanga camp to Barafu camp (15,223ft), our last camp before the summit. 4-5 hrs Day 8 Summit day! Depart from Barafu camp in the early hours of the morning to reach the Uhuru Peak (19,340ft), descend to Mweka camp. 14-16 hrs Day 9 Descend from Mweka camp to Mweka Gate, transfer back to hotel/overnight stay Day 10 Airport drop off