8 Days Exploring Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route

After a drive from Moshi to the gate, we start our climb through the lush Rain Forest. The 6 km climb takes about 3-4 hours, and we settle in at Mti Mkubwa Camp for dinner and overnight.

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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Leaving the forest behind, we ascend into the heather moorland zone. The 8 km climb lasts 5-6 hours, with scenic views along the way. We reach Shira 1 Camp at 11,500 ft for the night.

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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Taking time to acclimatize, we climb through the Moorland and cross the Shira Plateau. The 7-hour climb covers 11 km, and we overnight at Shira 2 Camp at 12,379 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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We face a challenging day as we ascend to Lava Tower at 15,190 ft and then descend to Barranco Camp. The total distance is approximately 14 km, taking 7 hours to complete.

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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This day provides an opportunity to adjust to the altitude. We embark on a steep ridge climb, passing the Barranco Wall and exploring the Karanga Valley. After lunch, we return to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Destination:

Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Overnight:

Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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Leaving Karanga Valley, we continue to the junction leading to the Mweka Trail. Our destination is Barafu Camp at 15,331 ft, where we set up camp for the night. This 8-hour climb covers a distance of 9.4 km.

Destination:

Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Overnight:

Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

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We start our summit push in the early morning, hiking in darkness towards Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Kilimanjaro. After reaching the summit, we descend to Mweka Camp via Barafu Camp. The total distance is 4.5 km uphill and 10.7 km downhill. The climb to the summit takes 7-8 hours, while the descent to Mweka Camp lasts 6-8 hours.

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 to Mweka Park Gate to receive our summit certificates. The 8.5 km climb takes 4-6 hours through the Rain Forest habitat. From the gate, we return to the hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved hot shower and rest.