Catalogue package 087
9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Journey overview
This nine-day package combines an arrival and preparation day with a gradual eight-day Lemosho mountain schedule. Separate Shira 1, Shira 2 and Karanga stages provide more acclimatisation time before the Barafu summit attempt.
Safari Highlights
- Arrival and mountain briefing
- Lemosho forest approach
- Shira 1 and Shira 2
- Lava Tower acclimatisation
- Barranco and Karanga
- Uhuru Peak attempt
- Mweka descent
The route
01
Arusha / Moshi
02
Londorossi / Lemosho
03
Mti Mkubwa
04
Shira 1
05
Shira 2
06
Lava Tower
07
Barranco
08
Karanga
09
Barafu
10
Uhuru Peak Attempt
11
Mweka
12
Mweka Gate
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha or Moshi
Meet the mountain team, complete the briefing and equipment check, and prepare for the Lemosho route.
Day 2
Londorossi / Lemosho to Mti Mkubwa
Complete registration and hike through the forest to Mti Mkubwa.
Day 3
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1
Leave the forest and climb onto the Shira Plateau to Shira 1.
Day 4
Shira 1 to Shira 2
Cross the plateau at a measured pace to Shira 2.
Day 5
Shira 2 via Lava Tower to Barranco
Climb toward Lava Tower for acclimatisation, then descend to Barranco.
Day 6
Barranco to Karanga
Cross the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp.
Day 7
Karanga to Barafu
Ascend to Barafu Camp and prepare for summit night.
Day 8
Barafu to Uhuru Peak Attempt and Mweka
Attempt the summit when conditions permit, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Day 9
Mweka to Mweka Gate
Complete the descent to Mweka Gate and transfer to Arusha or Moshi.
Safari FAQs
Is reaching the summit guaranteed?
No. Summit attempts depend on fitness, acclimatisation, weather, mountain conditions and the guide’s safety assessment.
Do I need specialist equipment?
Yes. The final equipment list depends on the route. Land Rail provides or specifies the required mountain and technical equipment in the confirmed pre-departure documents.
Can the mountain programme change?
Yes. Mountain guides may alter timing, camps or the summit attempt when safety, weather, altitude or route conditions require it.
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