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Tanzania · Trekking
The journey
One of the famous trekking routes, Lemosho is known for its bewitching scenery and is preferred for being less crowded than Machame. Trekkers cross the entire Shira Plateau with amazing views before merging with the Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp. Experience the incomparable natural beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro on this 8-day trek, culminating at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Hike upwards on a very steep trail in the dark, reaching Stella Point (18,958 ft/5,745 m) after approximately 6 hours at dawn.
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Day by day
Register at Londorossi Gate (7,740 ft/2,360 m), where the climb begins in the rain forest of the lower slopes. Along the way, you may encounter animals such as black and white colobus monkeys and several varieties of birds.
Hike to the edge of the forest at Mti Mkubwa (9,500 ft/2,895 m).
Duration: 4 hrs.
After breakfast, leave Mti Mkubwa for a climb up onto the Shira Plateau and Shira 1 Camp (11,500 ft/3,505 m).
Come out of the rain forest and enter the heather climate zone. Enjoy the wonderful sunset from the mess tent with Mt. Meru in the distance.
Duration: 5-6 hrs.
After breakfast, continue across the Shira Plateau toward Shira 2 Camp (12,500 ft/3,810 m). Here, you will have lunch before continuing upwards to Moir Hut (13,800 ft/4,200 m) for camp.
Duration: 6-7 hrs.
After breakfast, leave Shira behind and head up towards Lava Tower (15,190 ft/4,630 m), where you will have lunch.
Descend into the Barranco Valley (13,045 ft/3,976 m) for camp. Enjoy the amazing sunset on Kibo and the Great Barranco Wall.
Duration: 5-6 hrs.
After breakfast, leave Barranco Camp and scramble up the spectacular Barranco Wall. Once over the wall, it is an undulating walk to Karanga Camp (13,100 ft/3,995 m).
Enjoy the views of Kibo above and the plains below; you can see Moshi Town far below.
Duration: 4-5 hrs.
After breakfast, head upwards towards the final camp at Barafu (15,330 ft/4,673 m). This day is steep but short, and you will have a hot lunch.
Enjoy the short day, as you will wake around 11 pm to leave for the summit. Mawenzi dominates the view from Barafu.
Duration: 4 hrs.
Wake at 11 pm to get ready for the summit attempt.
Hike upwards on a very steep trail in the dark, reaching Stella Point (18,958 ft/5,745 m) after approximately 6 hours at dawn. Continue on the more gradual incline to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft/5,895 m), 1 hour from Stella Point.
After pictures and congratulations, head back down to Barafu for 2-3 hours of rest and lunch before continuing down to Mweka Camp (10,065 ft/3,068 m).
Duration: 13-14 hrs.
Head from Mweka Camp down through the forest to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft/1,640 m) for certificates.
Duration: 2-3 hrs.
Where this trip takes you
Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, Barranco Wall, Uhuru Peak
The route
The fine print
All park entry fees
Rescue fees
Transport to and from the gate
Food
Drinking water
Tents
English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide
Cook
Porters
Your international flight
Sleeping bag and personal gear
Tips for your guide
Cook, porters, and other items of a personal nature
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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