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Tanzania · Trekking
The journey
The Lemosho route on Mount Kilimanjaro is relatively difficult and moderately busy, and is widely considered the mountain's most scenic trail. Approaching Shira from the north, it offers outstanding views of Mount Meru and panoramic vistas across different sides of the mountain. Over 8 days, this trek combines forest trails, savannah, alpine desert, and the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Over 8 days, this trek combines forest trails, savannah, alpine desert, and the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
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At a glance
Day by day
Be welcomed at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Receive a briefing from the head guide about the climb, camping equipment, and the local team.
Overnight at the hotel with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, proceed to Londorossi Gate.
After obtaining the entrance permit and meeting the team - guides, cook, and porters - weigh the luggage and begin the 5-5.5-hour trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp. This section passes through the forest zone.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, continue to Shira 1. This section crosses the savannah zone and includes some steep parts.
If the weather is clear, enjoy wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi Mountain. The walk takes 5-6 hours, with a hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, move to Shira 2. This section is in the savannah zone.
If the weather is clear, enjoy wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi Mountain. The walk takes 3-4 hours, with a hot lunch at camp.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, continue to Barranco Camp. Part of the route passes through savannah, while the other part is desert.
Before reaching the camp, pass Lava Tower at 4600 m for acclimatization. Have a hot lunch before descending towards the camp.
If the weather is clear, enjoy wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi Mountain. The walk takes 6-7 hours, with a hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, continue to Barafu Hut.
At the beginning, climb the Barranco Wall in about one hour and pass Karanga for a hot lunch before arriving at Barafu. This section includes savannah and desert terrain, with steep and flat stretches. The walk takes 6-7 hours.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After dinner, sleep early.
Wake up at midnight for the final preparation and have a cup of tea with a biscuit.
Begin walking slowly.
As the area is steep, climb in a zig-zag motion for 6-7 hours to reach the summit.
Enjoy the wonderful sunrise view and see Mawenzi Mountain, Usambaa Mountain, and Mount Meru.
After spending some time at the summit, return to camp, with a 3-4-hour descent, for a short break and a full breakfast.
Pack everything and continue descending for about 4 hours to Mweka Camp.
Overnight at camp with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, depart for Mweka Gate to meet the driver for the transfer back to the hotel. Certificates will be given to those who reached the summit. The descent takes 3-3.5 hours, with full board.
End of services.
Where this trip takes you
Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, Uhuru Peak sunrise
The route
The fine print
Airport transfers
2 nights at the hotel on half board before and after climbing Kilimanjaro
Transfer from the hotel to the starting point for climbing according to the itinerary (gate)
Transfer from the gate (end of climbing) to the hotel
English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide
All park fees
Hut fees
Rescue fees
Salaries of guides
Salaries of cooks
Salaries of porters
Cooking equipment
All accommodation during the ascent (morning tea, breakfast, hot lunch, and dinner)
Cylinder of oxygen for emergencies
1 bottle of Kilimanjaro water for the first day per person
Fill your water bottle at the hut before leaving
Flights (local or international)
Entry visa
Tips for the local team (guides, cook, and porters)
Warm, windproof jacket with hood
Good warm sleeping bag
Waterproof jacket and over trousers
Water bottle (2 to 3 litres)
Walking trousers
Shirts and pullover
Water purification tablets and filter
Warm underwear
Wash kit, towel, and toilet paper
Walking socks
First aid kit (including blister plasters, lip salve, headache pills, sun cream, and personal medication)
Good, comfortable walking boots
Torch with extra batteries
Trainers (for evenings)
Sunglasses
Gaiters
Walking pole(s)
Glasses
Warm gloves
Rucksack or duffel bag
Sun hat
Warm hat or balaclava
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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