8-Day Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek to Uhuru Peak with acclimatization

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Day 01

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

• After a briefing with our climb managers the day before, your guide and mountain support crew will arrive at your hotel in the morning to meet you and hold another briefing.
• You will then travel by vehicle for roughly 3-4 hours to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance, Londorossi Gate (2,200 m).
• After the quick formalities of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will begin trekking towards the first camp on the route, Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are especially necessary on this day, as you will be walking through a rainforest.
• By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will have prepared everything necessary, put up the tents, and cooked lunch for you.
• After lunch, the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp, featuring a 300-meter gain in altitude, before hiking back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

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Day 02

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• After an early wake-up and breakfast, you will begin a gradual trek upwards to 3,500 meters. At that point, for the first time, you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano.
• Overall, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude camp, Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m), is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours.
• This allows you to begin the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking.
• When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook lunch, and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.

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Day 03

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• You will depart from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and enjoy a light trek towards the second high-altitude camp, Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m).
• This trek is not difficult, and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa, along with the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area.
• Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru, the fifth summit of Africa, weather permitting.
• When you arrive at camp, you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp, featuring a 300-meter gain in altitude.

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Day 04

Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

• After breakfast, you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and begin your way to the key point of the route, Lava Tower (4,630 m).
• This section of the route includes many ascents and descents and ends at a camp above 4,600 meters. It may be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but to acclimatize successfully to the altitude, you need to spend at least 1-2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be served.
• You will then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m).
• Here, you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness. You will be climbing it the next day, but do not worry - it features a very simple hiking trail.

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Day 05

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• After an early wake-up and breakfast, you will begin summiting Barranco Wall. We recommend leaving camp as early as possible to avoid crowds from other groups.
• Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and takes only around an hour. After the climb, you can rest and take photos in front of Kibo Volcano.
• You will then continue on a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents along the route. Do not worry - our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group.
• After reaching the camp, you will be offered a warm lunch.
• After a couple of hours, you will complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descend back down to camp.

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Day 06

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• In the morning after breakfast, you will begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for the night ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).
• Our team will set up camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax.
• After regaining strength, you will complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m), then return to Barafu Camp, where a hot dinner will be served.
• It is best to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit attempt.

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Day 07

Uhuru Peak Ascent and Descent to Millennium Camp

• You will depart from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and begin summiting Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).
• Technically, the climb is relatively simple. However, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will have a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental condition.
• After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you may descend to the nearest glacier if desired.
• You will then return to Barafu Camp and, after a 2-hour rest, continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

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Day 08

Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

• The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest.
• When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduced altitude and the satisfaction of having reached the summit.
• After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit, Mweka Gate (1,650 m).
• After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by an opportunity to share your thoughts on the climb in the guestbook.
• Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates at our office and provide a transfer back to the airport.