--- Highest summit success rate
Lemosho Route
An extra acclimatization day and a quieter western approach make Lemosho our highest-success route — ideal for climbers who want the best possible odds and don’t mind an extra day on the mountain.
01
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Enter through montane rainforest on the quieter western side of the mountain.
2,360m → 2,850m · ~3–4 hrs
02
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
Climb out of the forest onto the Shira Plateau’s western edge.
2,850m → 3,500m · ~5–6 hrs
03
Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp
An easier day crossing the Shira Plateau with wide views toward Kibo.
3,500m → 3,850m · ~3–4 hrs
04
Shira 2 to Barranco Camp (via Lava Tower)
Climb high to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.
3,850m → 4,630m → 3,900m · ~6–7 hrs
05
Barranco to Karanga Camp
The Barranco Wall scramble in the morning, then a shorter walk to Karanga.
3,900m → 3,995m · ~4–5 hrs
06
Karanga to Barafu Camp
A shorter day to base camp, with rest ahead of summit night.
33,995m → 4,673m · ~3–4 hrs
07
Summit night: Barafu to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp
A midnight start for sunrise at Uhuru Peak, then descent to Mweka Camp.
4,673m → 5,895m → 3,100m · ~11–15 hrs
08
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate for your summit certificate.
3,100m → 1,640m · ~3–5 hrs
Trip snapshot
Best time to go: Late June–October and late December–February for driest trail conditions.
