Your 8-day Lemosho route adventure begins with arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. After a comprehensive trek briefing and equipment check, we transfer to Londorossi Gate (2,250m) for registration with the park authorities.

We then drive to the Lemosho trailhead and begin our trek through the beautiful and less-crowded western rainforest to Big Tree Camp (2,650m). This gentle introduction to the mountain allows for gradual acclimatization as we settle into our first night in the wilderness.

After breakfast, we continue our ascent, gradually leaving the rainforest behind and entering the heather and moorland zone. The trail offers stunning views as we climb towards the Shira Plateau.

We'll trek through beautiful alpine landscapes with giant lobelias and groundsels dotting the terrain. As we approach Shira 1 Camp (3,505m), we're rewarded with our first breathtaking views of Kibo Peak across the plateau. The air becomes noticeably thinner as we continue our acclimatization.

Today we trek east across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m). The relatively flat traverse allows for excellent acclimatization while offering panoramic views of the Shira Cathedral and surrounding peaks.

This additional day on the plateau is crucial for optimal acclimatization. We have the option to take an acclimatization hike in the afternoon to higher elevation, following the "climb high, sleep low" principle. The extended time at this altitude significantly improves our body's adaptation to reduced oxygen levels.

Today we follow the classic acclimatization principle of "climb high, sleep low." We ascend to Lava Tower (4,630m) for lunch, giving our bodies excellent exposure to higher altitude before descending to Barranco Camp (3,950m).

This strategic itinerary significantly improves our acclimatization and dramatically increases summit success rates. The descent into the Great Barranco Valley offers spectacular views of the Breach Wall and surrounding glaciers. The famous Barranco Wall awaits us tomorrow morning.

Today features the exciting scramble up the Barranco Wall - a non-technical but impressive rock face that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. This is one of the most memorable parts of the Lemosho route.

After conquering the wall, we traverse through valleys and ridges to Karanga Camp (3,995m). This shorter day allows for additional acclimatization and rest before our summit push. The camp sits in a beautiful valley with excellent views of the southern glaciers.

We continue our ascent to Barafu Camp (4,673m), which means "ice" in Swahili. The trail takes us through alpine desert with increasingly sparse vegetation as we approach the base of the summit cone.

Thanks to our excellent acclimatization on the 8-day Lemosho route, your body is now well-prepared for the high altitude. We'll arrive at Barafu Camp for lunch and spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the midnight summit attempt. We'll hydrate well, check our equipment, organize our summit layers, and get as much rest as possible before the challenging night ahead.

We begin our summit attempt around midnight, trekking by headlamp through the darkness. The climb to Stella Point (5,739m) is steep and challenging, but witnessing the sunrise from this vantage point is an unforgettable experience.

From Stella Point, we continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - the highest point in Africa. After celebrating our achievement and taking photos, we descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for the night. The extended acclimatization of the 8-day route makes this challenging summit day much more manageable.

After a well-deserved breakfast, we begin our final descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m). The trek down is much easier and faster than the ascent, giving us time to reflect on our incredible achievement.

At Mweka Gate, you'll receive your summit certificates - gold for those who reached Uhuru Peak and green for Stella Point. We'll then transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower, celebration dinner, and to collect your luggage before departure, celebrating your successful 8-day Lemosho route adventure.