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Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route (8 Days)

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route (8 Days)
Duration8 days
LocationKilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Group8 persons
PriceOn request

The Lemosho Route is considered the most scenic path to Uhuru Peak. This 8-day trek offers excellent acclimatization and stunning views from the western side of the mountain, with higher success rates due to the longer duration.

8-day itinerary

Day1

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Drive to Londorossi Gate (2,100m). Trek through pristine rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp at 2,750m.

Day2

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Trek out of the forest into heathland with views of Kibo. Reach Shira 1 Camp at 3,500m.

Day3

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Trek across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp at 3,850m for acclimatization.

Day4

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Climb to Lava Tower (4,630m) then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m).

Day5

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Scramble up Barranco Wall and traverse to Karanga Camp at 4,035m.

Day6

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Trek to Barafu Camp at 4,640m for final summit preparation.

Day7

Summit Day! Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend to Mweka Camp at 3,100m.

Day8

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Final descent through forest. Receive summit certificates and transfer to hotel.

YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR WAY

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