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Arrival
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Day 1
Transfer from the hotel to Lemosho Gate (2250m) - Big Tree Camp (2780m)
Transfer from the hotel to Lemosho Gate (2250m) - Big Tree Camp (2780m)
After breakfast and a briefing (including a check of your equipment) we drive to Lemosho Gate which is about 80 kilometers away. The journey takes about 2 hours and leads partly over bumpy slopes. After the formalities at the gate. The hike will start and the trail leads through lush rain forest where you can spot black and white colobus monkeys in the tree crowns. After 2-3 hours hike you will reach the Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa Camp) for overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
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Day 2
Big Tree Camp (2780m) - Shira Camp 2 (3900m)
Big Tree Camp (2780m) - Shira Camp 2 (3900m)
After breakfast you will soon leave the dense rainforest and pass through heathland whereby the landscape starts to become more barren and is marked by lobelias. It travels up to the mountain ridge that leads to the Shira Plateau. You will be rewarded with a great view of the Kibo and Mount Meru. You then cross some quiet streams and descend over the Shira Ridge where you leave the heathland as the path leads up to the open moorland zone. When reaching the Shira Plateau you will enjoy the great view of the Kibo peak. At Shira Camp 2 you will overnight waiting for the following day adventure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
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Day 3
Shira Camp 2 (3900m) - Barranco Camp (3960m)
Shira Camp 2 (3900m) - Barranco Camp (3960m)
Today's stage contributes very well for good acclimatization. You will pass huge boulders on your way to the Lava Tower (4600m) which you will reach approximately at the "half-time" of today's trek. Afterwards it descends to the foot of the Kibo peak down into the Barranco valley to the camp. Enjoy the magnificent view of the glaciers and snowfields of the Kibo and the reddish shimmering Barranco Wall at sunset.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
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Day 4
Barranco Camp (3960m) - Karanga Camp (4035m)
Barranco Camp (3960m) - Karanga Camp (4035m)
Today's trek is somewhat shorter so we can start a little later and enjoy the sun. First it travels through the Barranco Wall, where you must use your hands to help with climbing. After you have reached the upper end, you can take a deep breath and once again enjoy the view of the Kibo peak. The next part of today‘s route will take you through small streams and the Karanga River to Karanga Camp where you will spend the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
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Day 5
Karanga Camp (4035m) – Barafu Camp (4640m)
Karanga Camp (4035m) – Barafu Camp (4640m)
Today you can start your day a bit more relaxed. During the gentle climb you will have great views into the Karanga valley and soon you will see the Rebmann Glacier. After crossing the last valley the trail will lead you to Lava Ridge and up steeply destination the Barafu Camp. The view of the second highest peak of Kilimanjaro the Mawenzi is spectacular. After an early dinner, you should settle into your sleeping bag to catch a little sleep as at midnight we go to the summit!
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Day 6
Barafu Camp (4640m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Mweka Camp (3080m)
Barafu Camp (4640m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Mweka Camp (3080m)
You will be awakened around 11pm and after a hot coffee or tea and a small snack you start with your trek to the summit. The climb is exhausting and requires a lot of will power in the cold of the night. At about sunrise you will reach the crater rim of the Kibo at Stella Point. Backed by the rising sun you will reach the Uhuru Peak in just over an hour from now. The great views compensate you for the strenuous ascent enjoy them! After you have taken a few summit pictures it will be time for the descent. After a short break at Barafu Camp you continue your trek to Mweka Camp where it is time to sleep properly.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
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Day 7
Mweka Camp (3080m) - Mweka Gate(1630m) – Transfer to the lodge
Mweka Camp (3080m) - Mweka Gate(1630m) – Transfer to the lodge
After a last breakfast on the mountain you will walk for 2-3 hours through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate. Here you will have to say goodbye to your mountain team. On arrival at the hotel a hot shower, comfortable bed and clean clothes will be await for you. Enjoy the swimming at the pool then Later you will be visited by your guide and our office representative who will hand over your summit certificate and have a drink with you to celebrate your summit success then we will drop you to your hotel in Moshi.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: