Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing-Lemosho Route Eight Days-Southern Summit approach

Day 1:
Depart from Arusha and obtain permits from Londros Gate. Today you will trek to Forest Camp where you will have dinner and overnight (3-4 hours of trekking). (2,650 M) Meal Plan: L, D

Day 2:
Trek from Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp, 4-5 hours of trekking, where you will have dinner and overnight. 3,610 M) Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 3:
Today you have a 3-4 hour trek from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp where you will have dinner and overnight. (3,840 M) Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 4:
Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower, starting at 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,600 M (about 13,800 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 11,850 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight. Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 5:
Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley,( 4,100 M, about 13,450 Ft.). You will arrive about 11:30 AM. Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 6:
Today you will trek from Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp. You will have dinner and overnight at Barafu (4,550 M). Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 7:
Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. .On your way back you will have a break a tBarafu Camp where you can also have a short lunch break. You will descend to Mweka Camp 3,100 M (9,300 Ft). Alternatively, you can descend to Millenium Camp at 3,800 M (about 12,400 Ft), instead Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 8:
Today it will be about 3-4 hours to reach the Mweka Gate where you can pick up your Summit Certificate before returning to Arusha. Meal Plan: B, L