8-Day Climb Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Moshi To Lemosho Gate ( 2100 m / 6889 ft ) to Mti Mkubwa Big Tree Camp ( 2650 m / 8694 ft )

After breakfast, you will pick from hotel in moshi and move to Lemosho gate 2100m/6889ft which is located at the Kilimanjaro western side. Once the registration process is completed, we will start our climbing towards the Lemosho glades in order to reach Mti Mkubwa Big Tree camp 2650/8,694ft for spending your night over there, distance 6km/4miles, 2-3hrs walking, Habitat- Rain Forest Zone.

Distance: 6km / 4 miles
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Rainforest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mti Mkubwa Big Tree Camp ( 2650 m / 8694 ft ) to Shira 1 Camp ( 3550 m / 11646 ft )

Today, it’s our turn to trek across plateau of heather scattered along with volcanic rock formations. Also, the target for today is going to be the Shira 1 Camp 3550m/11,646ft where you can get to view Kibo peak. However, we will also be getting a chance of experiencing altitude.

Trek through the heather and moorland zones.
Enjoy views of the surrounding mountains.
Reach Shira 1 Camp Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 8km / 5 miles
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Heather and Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira 1 Camp ( 3550 m / 11646 ft ) to Shira 2 camp ( 3840 m / 12598 ft )

On day 3, you will have a chance to witness Northern Icefields along with great views of Kibo. Now, our climbing over the moorland will be also helpful with adaptation and get to experience the panoramic views. And, today our destination is where you need to reach Shira 2 camp 3840m/ 12,598ft. Later, you will have your dinner and overnight stay.
Continue through the moorland, acclimatizing to the altitude.

Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo Peak.
Reach Shira 2 Camp Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 8km / 5 miles
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heather and Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira 2 camp (3840m/12598ft) – Lava Tower 4550 m to Barranco Camp ( 3900 m / 12795 ft )

Now, your journey will get started with great panoramic views where you can also experience the chance by having a path towards the upland desert as well as over the lava ridges. You will now reach the Lava tower 4550m/ 14,927ft which is said to be the great place where you are going to have lunch. Later, in the noon, you will move down to Baranco camp 3900m/ 12,795ft for night stay which is located in the base of Great Barranco Valley.

Hike towards the Lava Tower, offering stunning views.
Descend into the Barranco Valley.
Reach Barranco Camp Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 11km / 6 miles
Walking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Camp ( 3900 m / 12795 ft ) to Karanga Camp ( 4100 m / 13451 ft )

On day 6, You will move down to Great Barranco, Now we will exit to the Great Barranco wall. However, you will be going to climb over the rock which is going to be the long as well as tiring for sure. Now, you move towards Karanga Valley and take a path to night’s camp at Karanga camp 4100m/13,451ft for night stay.

Descend into the Great Barranco.
Ascend the Barranco Wall, a challenging section.
Reach Karanga Camp Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 5km / 3 miles
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karanga Camp ( 4100 m / 13451 ft ) to Barafu Camp ( 4600 m / 15091 ft )

After your breakfast, you start your walk towards Barafu camp, now you will be experiencing the tough steep walk. Once arrived at Barafu camp 4600m/15,091ft, we spend our afternoon time with lunch and take a rest for a long night as well. Then, we will have dinner very earlier and take a sleep that in order to wake up between 11 pm and 12 pm for starting the climb towards the summit.

Hike steeply towards Barafu Camp.
Acclimatize at Barafu Camp Kilimanjaro.
Early dinner and rest in preparation for the summit attempt.
Distance: 4km / 2 miles
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp (4600m/15091ft) – Stella point ( 5735 m / 18815 ft ) to Uhuru Peak ( 5895 m / 19340 ft )

Take your path towards summit glaciers and get to experience the great height after 5 to 6 hours. Here, you can witness the great views for sure. Now, you will be over the crater rim which is located at Stella point 5735m/ 18,815ft. And, then the ice cliffs in the crater will be started surround us. After a couple of hours walking, we will be reaching to the summit, Uhuru Peak 5895m/19,340ft. Now, we move down to Stella Point then get back to Barafu Camp for your breakfast and after a short rest continue your descent to mweka camp 3100m/10,170ft for overnight.

Begin the summit attempt around midnight.
Reach Stella Point Kilimanjaro (5735m).
Continue to Uhuru Peak Kilimanjaro (5895m), the highest point in Africa.
Descend to Mweka Camp Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 13km / 8 miles
Walking Time: 11-14 hours
Habitat: Summit Zone.

Main Destination:

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp ( 3100 m / 10170 ft ) to Mweka Exit Gate to Moshi

Now, take a trip towards Mweka Gate 1650/ 5,413ft where we complete all the formalities and get certificates. And, then we will be getting back to the hotel in Moshi as per the instruction. Finally, the 8 days Lemosho route journey has come to an end.

Descend to Mweka Gate Kilimanjaro (1650m).
Complete exit formalities and receive your summit certificate.
Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.