7-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Climb with Shira Plateau

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Day 01

Arrival in Moshi and Climb Briefing

• Arrival: You arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, where your driver meets you.
• Transfer: You drive for about 45 minutes to your hotel in Moshi.
• Briefing: Your guide gives you a briefing about the route, altitude, and safety, and checks your gear.
• Gear hire: You can hire any equipment you need.
• Meals: Dinner
• Overnight: Overnight in Moshi.

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Day 02

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Meals: After breakfast
• Transfer: You drive for about 3 to 4 hours to Londorossi Gate and complete registration.
• Transfer: Then you continue by road to the Lemosho trailhead.
• Hike: You walk for about 3 to 4 hours through thick rainforest.
• Wildlife: Along the way, you may see colobus monkeys and birds.
• Arrival: You arrive at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp.
• Meals: Dinner
• Overnight: Overnight in your tent.

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Day 03

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Hike: You walk out of the forest into moorland and continue across the wide Shira Plateau.
• Duration: The walk takes about 6 to 7 hours, with big views of Kibo and Mount Meru.
• Arrival: You arrive at Shira 2 Camp.
• Meals: Dinner
• Overnight: Overnight in your tent.

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Day 04

Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

• Hike: You walk up to Lava Tower, an important point for helping your body get used to the altitude.
• Hike: Then you descend to Barranco Camp in the valley, where you see giant groundsels.
• Duration: The walk takes about 6 to 7 hours.
• Meals: Dinner
• Overnight: Overnight in your tent.

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Day 05

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

• Hike: You climb the Barranco Wall, a steep rocky section with great views.
• Hike: Then you cross valleys, pass Karanga Camp, and continue to Barafu Camp, the base for the summit attempt.
• Duration: The walk takes about 7 to 8 hours.
• Rest: You eat early and rest before the night push.
• Meals: Dinner
• Overnight: Short sleep in your tent.

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Day 06

Summit Day to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

• Start: You begin around midnight in the dark and climb slowly to Stella Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
• Summit: You arrive at sunrise, take photos, and begin the descent.
• Descent: After a rest at Barafu, you continue down to Mweka Camp.
• Duration: This is a very long day of about 12 to 15 hours.
• Meals: Dinner
• Overnight: Overnight in your tent.

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Day 07

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Return to Moshi

• Meals: After breakfast
• Hike: You walk for about 3 to 4 hours down through the forest to Mweka Gate.
• Certificate: You receive your climbing certificate.
• Transfer: Your driver takes you back to Moshi for a hot shower and rest at your hotel.
• End: The tour ends in the afternoon or evening, or you continue to the airport for your flight.