8 Days Kilimanjaro Expedition Tackling Lemosho Route Hike

We enter Kilimanjaro National Park through Londorossi Gate and drive to the Lemosho Glades. After a 4-hour drive, we start our ascent, hiking for approximately 3 hours through dense rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (The Big Tree Camp). Here, we set up camp, enjoy dinner, and spend the night

Destination:

Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

Overnight:

Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Today, we hike for 5-6 hours across the moorland, reaching an altitude of 3500m at Shira 1 Camp. We cross the scenic Shira Ridge and camp near a small stream on the Shira Plateau. Dinner and overnight stay at Shira 1 Camp.

Destination:

Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp

Overnight:

Shira 1 Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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We have a full day to explore the Shira Plateau. Walking eastwards for 4-6 hours, we make our way towards Kibo's peak, passing through the plateau to reach Shira 2 Camp. From there, we continue through the semi-desert to Moir Hut, where we can enjoy various acclimatization walks. Camping overnight at Moir Hut.

Destination:

Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp

Overnight:

Moir Hut Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Our hike today takes us from Moir Hut to the Lava Tower for a lunch break. We then proceed to Barranco Camp, following the Western breach. The day's hike at an altitude of around 4000m offers stunning views, including the impressive Barranco Wall. We spend the night at Barranco Camp, where you can witness a memorable sunset.

Destination:

Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp

Overnight:

Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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After breakfast, we continue our hike until we reach Hein Glacier, and then descend to Karanga Valley. We arrive at Karanga Camp for an evening tea, dinner, and overnight camping at an altitude of 4200m.

Destination:

Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Overnight:

Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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We begin the day with a 3-hour hike through the alpine desert, crossing ridges and valleys until we reach the Mweka route. From there, we follow the ridge for about an hour to reach Barafu Hut at 4645m. At Barafu Camp, we rest and prepare for the summit push the next day. Dinner and overnight stay at Barafu Camp.

Destination:

Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Overnight:

Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Starting early in the morning, around 2 am, we embark on the 7–8-hour ascent to the summit. We pass through glaciers, scree, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim. From there, it's another hour to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent. After enjoying the incredible views, we begin the descent, spending 4-6 hours to reach Mweka Hut campsite. We stop at Barafu Camp for lunch along the way. At Mweka Camp, situated in the upper rainforest, we have our last dinner and rest

Destination:

Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Overnight:

Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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After breakfast, we descend for 3-4 hours to Mweka Park Gate and Mweka Village. There, we have a hot lunch before driving back to moshi, concluding our Kilimanjaro adventure.