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The same quiet western approach as our 7-day Lemosho, with one extra night at Barafu Camp before the summit push. Of all our regularly-booked routes, this combination of Lemosho's gentle early profile and the extra acclimatisation night gives one of the strongest summit success rates.
It's the route we'd point most first-time high-altitude trekkers toward if time isn't the limiting factor.
Travel on your own schedule — dates, pace and accommodation level are yours to choose. Tell us your group size and preferred dates on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm exact pricing.
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After a night at Arusha Planet Lodge, you're collected early and driven to the gate. Registration at Londorossi Gate, then a walk through dense montane rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (2,780m).
The forest thins into moorland as the trail climbs onto the Shira Plateau, reaching Shira 1 Camp (3,500m).
A shorter day crossing the plateau to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m), with time to acclimatise and enjoy the volcanic scenery.
The trail climbs to Lava Tower (4,630m) for lunch before descending to Barranco Camp (3,900m), joining the Machame route.
A shorter day starting with the Barranco Wall scramble, followed by a gentler walk to Karanga Camp (3,995m).
A short, deliberately easy day up to Barafu Camp (4,673m), your base for the summit attempt — this extra night compared to the 7-day version gives one more full day of acclimatisation before summit night.
A midnight departure and steady climb to Stella Point, then Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise, followed by the long descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m).
A final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where your certificate is issued before the drive back to Arusha, where a room is waiting at Arusha Planet Lodge for a hot shower and a final night before your onward journey.
Per person, by group size — pick an accommodation level to compare
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| $2,700 per person | $2,140 per person | $1,960 per person |
Prices are a starting point — they move with season, exact dates and final group size. Tell us your details on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm the exact figure.
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What makes this experience exceptional
A gradual western approach plus an extra night before summit night — the combination most likely to leave you feeling ready.
Your own guides, cook and porters, focused entirely on your group.
Every booking contributes toward the share of profit we commit to the community projects we run with ERIPOTO.
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