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Home8-Day Trek To Kilimanjao Via Lemosho Route
Description
One of the famous trekking routes, Lemosho, is known for its bewitching scenery and is preferred for being less crowded than Machame. Trekkers will cross the entire Shira Plateau with amazing views before merging with Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp. Experience the incomparable natural beauty on this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 8 days!
Highlights
- Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
- Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
- Walk along the forest trails from Lemosho
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Day 1: Londrossi Gate to Forest Camp expand_more
Register at Londorossi Gate (7,740ft/2,360m); the climb then starts out in the rain forest of the lower slopes where we may encounter animals, such as black & white colobus monkeys and several varieties of birds.
Hike to the edge of the forest at Mti Mkubwa (9,500ft/2,895m).
Duration: 4 hrs.
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Day 2: Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp expand_more
After breakfast, leave Mti Mkubwa for a climb up onto Shira plateau and Shira 1 Camp (11,500ft/3,505m).
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.
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Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp expand_more
After breakfast, continue across Shira plateau toward Shira 2 camp (12,500ft/3,810m). Here we will have lunch before continuing upwards to Moir Hut (13,800ft/4,200m) for camp.
Duration 6-7 hrs.
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Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp expand_more
After breakfast, leave Shira behind and head up towards Lava Tower (15,190ft/4,630m), where we will have lunch.
Descend into the Barranco Valley (13,045ft/3,976m) for camp. Enjoy the amazing sunset on Kibo and the Great Barranco Wall.
Duration 5-6 hrs.
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Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley camp expand_more
After breakfast, leave Barranco camp and scramble up the spectacular Barranco Wall. Once over the wall, it is an undulating walk to Karanga Camp (13,100ft/3,995m).
Enjoy the views of Kibo above and the plains below; you can see Moshi Town far below.
Duration 4-5 hrs.
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Day 6: Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp expand_more
After breakfast, head upwards towards the final camp at Barafu (15,330ft/4,673m). 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 4hrs.
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Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak expand_more
Wake at 11 pm to get ready for the summit attempt.
Hike upwards on a very steep trail in the dark, reaching Stella point (18,958ft/5,745m) after ~6hrs at dawn. Continue on the more gradual incline to Uhuru Peak (19,341ft/5,895m), 1 hr from Stella point.
After pictures and congratulations, head back down to Barafu for 2-3 hrs rest and lunch before continuing down to Mweka Camp (10,065ft/3,068m).
Duration 13-14hrs.
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Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate expand_more
Hhead from Mweka Camp down through the forest to Mweka gate (5,380ft/1,640m) for certificates.
Duration 2-3 hrs.
What's Included
All park entry fees
Rescue fees
Transport to/from the gate
Food
Drinking water
Tents
English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide
Cook
Porters
What's Excluded
Your international flight
Sleeping bag and personal gear
Tips for your guide
Cook and porters and other things of personal nature
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1950 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |