6 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 7 km

• Vegetation Zone: Montane Forest
  Drive to Lemosho Gate and register. Begin trekking through lush forest while watching for monkeys and birds. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

• Hiking Time: 7–9 hours

• Distance: 16 km
  Trek across Shira Ridge and the Shira Plateau, passing Shira 1 Camp and continuing to Shira 2 Camp. This day offers amazing views of Kibo Peak and Mount Meru.

• Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

• Distance: 10 km
  Climb gradually to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. This is a critical day for altitude adaptation.

• Hiking Time: 7–9 hours

• Distance: 9 km
  Trek up the famous Barranco Wall, then cross valleys to reach Barafu Camp, the base camp for summit night. Eat an early dinner and rest before your summit attempt.

• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

• Distance: ~15 km
  Start the midnight summit push, reaching Stella Point at sunrise and Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. After celebrating at the top, descend to Mweka Camp for overnight.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 10 km
  Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate, receive your summit certificate, and transfer back to your hotel for a well-earned rest.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Asante sana, and congratulations on conquering Kilimanjaro!