8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route
Highlights
Mount Kilimanjaro
nature, trekking, photography
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a thrilling 8-day Kilimanjaro trekking adventure via the scenic and less crowded Lemosho Route. This journey takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests and moorlands to alpine deserts and glacial zones. Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, with the support of professional guides and a well-paced acclimatization schedule. Begin and end your trek at the comfortable Panama Garden Resort in Moshi, where you can relax and prepare for or recover from your mountain experience.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m)
- Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (approximately 3–4 hours).
Begin trek through the lush montane forest to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Distance: 6 kilometers.
Duration: 3–4 hours.
Habitat: Montane forest.
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Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)
- Ascend through the heath zone to reach Shira 1 Camp.
Distance: 7 kilometers.
Duration: 5–6 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.
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Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)
- Trek across the scenic Shira Plateau to reach Shira 2 Camp.
Distance: 10 kilometers.
Duration: 6–7 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.
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Day 4: Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower (4,600m to 3,950m)
- Hike to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.
Distance: 12 kilometers.
Duration: 6–7 hours.
Habitat: Semi-desert.
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Day 5: Barranco to Karanga Camp (4,035m)
- Climb the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp.
Distance: 5 kilometers.
Duration: 4–5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine desert.
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Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
- Ascend steadily to Barafu Camp, the summit base camp.
Distance: 4 kilometers.
Duration: 4–5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine desert.
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Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), then to Mweka Camp (3,080m)
- Begin midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak.
Celebrate at the top of Africa, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Distance: Approximately 17 kilometers.
Duration: 10–14 hours.
Habitat: Arctic to rainforest.
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Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m)
- Make the final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Distance: 10 kilometers.
Duration: 3–4 hours.
Return to Panama Garden Resort in Moshi for rest and recovery.
Post-Trek: Relaxation in Moshi
Enjoy the rooftop views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Unwind in the serene gardens or by the outdoor pool.
Reflect on a successful summit experience.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 8 | /person |
| 9 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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