Mount Kilimanjaro Climb, Lemosho Route, 8 Days
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Mount Kilimanjaro Climb, Lemosho Route, 8 Days

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Day 1: Start: Lemosho Start Point (2385m) Finish: Big Tree Camp (2708m)

Total distance: 4.8km

Hiking Time (approx.): 2 hours

 

The starting point of the Lemosho climb is located some distance from Moshi town (approximately 2 hours’ drive). 

Day 2: Start: Big Tree (2708) Finish: Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

Total distance: 7.9km

Hiking Time (approx.): 5-6 hours

This day is always among the favourites from our trekkers as you leave the forested glades to emerge out into moorland with fantastic views to the Shira plateau,

Day 3: Start: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) Finish: Shira Huts (3895m), via Shira Cathedral (3862m)

Total distance: 10.5m

Hiking Time (approx.): 6-8 hours

Not long after setting off across the plateau you will already be able to see your camp for that night – at Shira Huts.

Day 4: Start: Shira Huts (3895m) Finish: Barranco Camp (3960m)

Total distance: 10.1km

Hiking Time (approx.): 6-8 hours

Your final morning on the quieter Lemosho route before joining up with the Machame trekkers later on.

Day 5: Start: Barranco Camp (3980m) to Karanga Camp (4035m)

Total distance: 6.6km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

A shorter day, giving you a good chance to adjust but still a little challenge as you leave the camp, climbing up what has been nicknamed the ‘breakfast rock’. 

Day 6: Start: Karanga Camp (4035m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Total distance: 3.9km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

During your trekking this day you will find the trail to get steadily steeper all the way to Barafu camp.

Day 7: Summit (5895m) to Mweka Camp (3080m)

Total distance: 10.8km

Hiking time: Summit- Barafu Camp (2-3hours) Barafu Camp- Mweka Camp (4-5 hours)

From the summit you will descend back down to Barafu Camp.

Day 8: Mweka Camp (3080m) to Mweka Gate (1800m)

Total distance: 8.5km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

 

Passing through the montane forest, similar to your first day trekking, you will make your way down to Mweka Gate, stopping to watch the monkeys and spot turaco birds or hornbills.
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Included
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Cultural
55%
Tourism
55%
Sport
40%
Adrenaline
15%
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