8 Days Trekking Kilimanjaro Lemosho Wonderland Adventure

We depart from Moshi and drive to Londorossi Gate, where we complete the necessary formalities. After lunch, we start our trek through the pristine rainforest, covering a distance of 6 km over 3-4 hours. Our first camp, Big Tree Camp, is nestled at an elevation of 2,780 m (9,121 ft).

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

Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Continuing on the Lemosho Trail, we leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. Trekking for approximately 5-6 hours and covering 8 km, we ascend to Shira I Camp at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,483 ft). The panoramic view of Kibo Peak from the campsite is truly awe-inspiring.

Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After a satisfying breakfast at Shira I Camp, our journey continues towards Shira II Camp. Today's route takes us through a captivating transition from moorland to heathland, with a breathtaking view of the expansive Shira Plateau. Keep your eyes peeled for dik-diks and klipspringers, and enjoy hot lunch and dinner at Shira II Camp.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Our journey takes us across the semi-desert terrain towards Lava Tower, standing at 4,600 m (15,092 ft). After a brief stop, we descend to Barranco Camp at 3,960 m (12,992 ft). This day's trek covers approximately 9 km and can take 7-9 hours from Shira II Camp.

Destination: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Leaving Barranco Camp, we tackle the challenging Barranco Wall before descending into the picturesque Karanga Valley. This 5 km trek takes around 4-5 hours, with an ascent of 375 m (1,230 ft) and a descent of 300 m (984 ft). Karanga Camp, at an altitude of 4,040 m (13,255 ft), awaits us.

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

We continue our ascent from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, trekking 605 m (1,985 ft) over a distance of 4 km. The trek takes approximately 4-5 hours and brings us to an elevation of 4,680 m (15,360 ft). Barafu Camp offers breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

The most challenging day awaits us as we start on the summit attempt. Starting in the early morning, we ascend to Stella Point at 5,730 m (18,799 ft), where a short rest awaits. Pushing further, we reach the legendary Uhuru Peak, standing at 5,895 m (19,340 ft) ─ the highest point in Africa. After celebrating our achievement, we descend to Mweka Camp, located at 3,080 m (10,105 ft), covering a distance of 17 km.

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Our final day involves a descent of 1,450 m (4,757 ft) over 6 km. We trek for about 3-4 hours through the lush rainforest, reaching Mweka Gate, where we receive our summit certificates. From there, we drive back to Moshi, marking the end of our memorable Kilimanjaro adventure.