Tour overview
Day-by-day itinerary
Londorossi Gate to first camp
Register at Londorossi Gate and trek through montane forest to Mti Mkubwa Camp, the first night's camp on the Lemosho route.
Trek to Shira 2 Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Shira 2 Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Barranco Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Barranco Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Karanga Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Karanga Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Barafu Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Barafu Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Acclimatization day
A short acclimatization walk to a higher point and back down to sleep at the same camp, following the mountain guide principle of 'climb high, sleep low'.
Summit night & descent to lower camp
Depart around midnight for the summit, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) around sunrise, then descending to a lower camp the same day to sleep.
Descent to Londorossi Gate gate
A final descent through changing vegetation zones back to the park gate, followed by a transfer to Arusha or Moshi for a hot shower and celebration dinner.
Tour price
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional guide
- Park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals as described
- Airport or hotel transfers where stated
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Frequently asked questions
Do I need climbing experience?
No technical climbing skill is required on any standard route — this is a high-altitude trek, not a technical climb. Fitness and acclimatization matter far more than prior experience.
What is the summit success rate on this route?
Longer routes with better acclimatization profiles (7+ days) generally have higher summit success rates than shorter routes, since the body has more time to adjust to altitude.
