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8-Days Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route

8-Days Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route

The 8-days Lemosho route is one of the most popular routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a beautiful and scenic route that offers stunning views of the mountain and surrounding landscape. The route is also considered to be one of the easier routes to climb, making it a good choice for first-time climbers.

Day 1: Arrival

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

  • Meet your climbing team, have a briefing, and equipment check.

  • Rest and prepare for the climb.

Day 2: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa (2,650m/8,694ft)

  • After breakfast, transfer to the Lemosho Gate (starting point of the trek).

  • Start hiking through the lush rainforest.

  • Reach Mti Mkubwa campsite and spend the night.

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp (3,500m/11,483ft)

  • Leave the rainforest and enter the heath and moorland zone.

  • Ascend through the Shira Plateau, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

  • Set up camp at Shira 1 and rest for the night.

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m/12,795ft)

  • Continue trekking through the rocky terrain.

  • Reach the Shira 2 Campsite, located near the Shira Cathedral.

  • Acclimatize and overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,959ft)

  • Ascend to Lava Tower at 4,630m/15,190ft for acclimatization.

  • Descend to Barranco Camp, passing through the stunning Barranco Wall.

  • Overnight at Barranco Camp.

Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,200m/13,780ft)

  • Continue climbing towards the Karanga Valley.

  • Traverse through various landscapes, including alpine desert and glacial valleys.

  • Reach Karanga Camp and rest for the night.

Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,092ft)

  • Ascend to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.

  • Rest and prepare for the summit push.

  • Have an early dinner and get some sleep before the final ascent.

Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) and descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft)

  • Start the summit attempt around midnight.

  • Trek to Stella Point (5,739m/18,829ft) and continue to the highest point, Uhuru Peak.

  • Celebrate and take photos at the summit before descending.

  • Descend to Mweka Camp for the night.

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and departure

  • Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.

  • Receive your summit certificates and say goodbye to the climbing team.

  • Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved rest.