Mt. Kilimanjaro
October 2016
Lemosho Route
– Londrossi Gate to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Gate –
Days
Summit Elevation (Feet)
About My Kilimanjaro Trek
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro was a dream of mine from the time I was in my mid-20s. It always seemed like the ultimate adventure. As a non-technical climb, Mt. Kilimanjaro was undoubtedly within my skill set. Yet, for some reason, I delayed going on this trip for years. I would always tell myself it was too expensive, or too far away, or too…. Well, you get the point.
In 2016, I finally decided to stop making excuses. I took the jump and finally booked a flight to Tanzania! This adventure radically changed my outlook on life, and it set me down the path to following all my other hiking dreams! If I hadn’t had the courage to take this first (albeit tiny) step toward this goal, I’d probably still be sitting behind a desk and daydreaming about adventures.
Scroll down to read my day-by-day trail journal from this adventure along with some of my other bits of advice if you’re considering a Kilimanjaro trek in your own future.
Trail Journal
- Day 0 – Traveling to Africa
- Day 1 – Londrossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa (9,498′)
- Day 2 – Mti Mkubwa – Shira I (11,500′)
- Day 3 – Shira I – Moir Hut (13,800′)
- Day 4 – Moir Hut – Barranco Camp (13,044′)
- Day 5 – Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (13,106′)
- Day 6 – Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (15,331′)
- Day 7 (Part I) – Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (19,341′)
- Day 7 (Part II) – Barafu Camp – Mweka Camp (10,065′)
- Day 8 – Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (5,380′)
Resources
- Ultimate Kilimanjaro (the guide service I used)
- Packing List
- Maps of the Different Routes to the Summit
Blog Posts
4 Bits of Advice for Future Kilimanjaro Climbers
Choosing to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro is an epic adventure. And it's an expensive one. There are so many details to absorb - from when to go, which...
Why I Picked the Lemosho Route
The first time I seriously considered climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro was after I watched an interview with a particular female celebrity. She was...
Picking a Guide to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
When I decided to finally stop procrastinating and actually book a trip to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, I was overwhelmed by choices. The biggest choice...
Day 0 – Traveling to Africa
I can't believe I'm finally in Africa! I've wanted to take this adventure for nearly 20 years. After constantly pushing the idea of climbing...