8 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventure via Lemosho Route

We begin our journey at Londorossi Gate and embark on the Lemosho Trail. The first day's hike covers a distance of 6 km in approximately 2-3 hours, taking us to Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa) at an elevation of 2,650 m (8,695 ft).

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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Continuing on the Lemosho Trail, we hike for around 8 km over a duration of 4-5 hours. The altitude gradually increases as we reach Shira 1 Camp situated at 3,480 m (11,420 ft).

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 traverse a distance of 11 km, spending approximately 6-8 hours on the trail. The path takes us through the remarkable Shira Cathedral before reaching Shira 2 Camp at an elevation of 3,850 m (12,630 ft).

Destination:

Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Overnight:

Shira 2 Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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During this challenging day, we cover 9 km and spend 6-8 hours hiking. The route includes a hike to Lava Tower at 4,640 m (15,220 ft) and a descent to Barranco Camp at 3,985 m (13,070 ft).

Destination:

Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Overnight:

Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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We start on a 5.5 km hiking lasting 4-5 hours. The trail leads us to Karanga Camp at 4,040 m (13,255 ft), offering breathtaking views along the way.

Destination:

Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Overnight:

Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Over a distance of 3.5 km, we hike for 4-5 hours, gaining an altitude of 640 m (2,105 ft). Our destination is Barafu Camp at 4,680 m (15,360 ft), where we prepare for the summit attempt.

Destination:

Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Overnight:

Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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This is the most challenging day as we aim to reach the summit. Starting early, we hike approximately 5 km to Stella Point at 5,752 m (18,871 ft) and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 m (19,340 ft). After celebrating our achievement, we descend to Mweka Camp, covering a total distance of 15 km.

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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Our final day on the mountain involves a 20 km hike lasting around 5 hours. We descend to Mweka Gate, concluding our incredible Kilimanjaro adventure.