Safari Overview
8-day Lemosho adds extra acclimatization, boosting success to ~90%. Highly scenic with remote start, Shira Plateau, and merger with Machame. Ideal for photographers and nature lovers.
Detailed Itinerary
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Gate to Mti Mkubwa (2,650m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 550m. After registration, you start trekking with a comfortable “pole pole” pace. Expect regular breaks for water, snacks, and photos. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
To Shira 1 (3,500m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours, Gain: 850m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Shira 1 Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp
To Shira 2 (3,850m). Acclimatization. Distance: 7km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 350m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
To Lava Tower (4,630m), to Barranco (3,950m). Distance: 10km, Time: 6-8 hours, Gain/Loss: +780m/-680m. This is a classic “climb high, sleep low” day — you gain altitude to stimulate acclimatization, then descend to a lower camp for better recovery. Overnight at Barranco Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Barranco to Karanga Camp
Wall to Karanga (3,995m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours, Gain: 45m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Karanga Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Karanga to Barafu Camp
To Barafu (4,600m). Distance: 4km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 605m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Barafu Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
To Uhuru (5,895m), to Mweka (3,100m). Distance: 17km, Time: 11-15 hours, Gain/Loss: +1,295m/-2,795m. Your summit push typically begins around midnight. Your guide will keep a slow, steady pace and monitor your condition closely. After the summit (weather permitting near sunrise), you descend carefully back to camp for a short rest, then continue down to a lower camp to recover. Overnight at Mweka Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
To gate (1,650m). Transfer. Distance: 10km, Time: 3-4 hours, Loss: 1,450m. After registration, you start trekking with a comfortable “pole pole” pace. Expect regular breaks for water, snacks, and photos. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers
- Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance
Requirements
High fitness
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