8-Day Kilimanjaro to Remember - Lemosho Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Lemosho Gate (2250 m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2780 m)

In the morning, you will go to the Lemosho gate from your hotel.
After finalizing all the registration papers you will continue another 15 km on a bumpy road which will take you to the start of this trek deep in the rainforest.
Today will be the shortest walk of the entire trek, about 2½ hours, which gives you a small taste of what lies ahead in the coming days.
The walk takes you through dense and unspoiled rainforest, which is very different from the scenery you will have in the next couple of days.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp

Mti Mkubwa Camp (2780 m) to Shira Camp 1 (3500 m)

After breakfast, you will follow a thin trail through the rainforest before leaving the green area behind and heading into the moorland.
The famous Erica and Lobelia plants will start to take over the landscape.
After about 3-4 hours you will reach Shira Camp 1 where you will have your evening meal and overnight stay under the stars.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

Shira Camp 1 (3500 m) to Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)

After breakfast, you continue your trek, which today will be less tiring than the day before.
You will cross Shira Ridge which will allow for great views of the Rift Valley and Mt Meru.
The ever-changing landscape will again surprise you with a different terrain. You will walk on the ground where lava once flowed. You will also pass the big Senecien that can grow to more or less 9 meters in height.
Shira Camp 2 will be your destination for the night at (3900m), 400m more than the night before.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Shira Camp 2 (3900 m) to Lava Tower (4640 m) then to Barranco Camp (3960 m)

After breakfast, you will start your walk up to Lava Tower with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau.
You will climb quite a bit in altitude, roughly 740 m. You will have a rest here before descending again. This is a so-called acclimatization day, where you will climb high but sleep low, giving you a good idea of how your body reacts to altitude.
The landscape will once again change as you pass through the Barranco Valley with its big Senecias and smaller Lobelia plants.
After a long 6 – 7 hours trek you will reach Barranco Camp for the night.
Tanzania Safari Essence crew will be there waiting with a well-deserved evening meal before settling in for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Barranco Camp (3960 m) to Karanga Camp (4035 m)

Straight after breakfast, you will make your way up the famous Barranco Wall.
This is most probably the steepest part of the entire route. Safety is very important to us so please follow the guidelines of your guides who will get you to the top safely.
You might have to use your hands now and then to get a better grip but rest assured there are no alpine climbing passages. Once at the top, you will walk along the mountain ridge, and if the weather allows you will have a great view of the southern glacier of Kibo summit.
3 – 4 hours later you will reach Karanga Camp for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Karanga Camp (4035 m) to Barafu Camp (4640 m)

Barafu Camp is your destination for today at (15,220 ft) 4640 m.
You will start after breakfast and should reach it in about 3 to 4 hours. The scenery for today will be mostly afro-alpine dessert. Once at the camp, you will have a filling early dinner before settling in for a good rest in preparation for tomorrow's exciting climb.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak then to Mweka Camp

Barafu Camp (4640 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) then to Mweka Camp (3080 m)

Your day will begin at 00:00. After a hot tea and biscuits you will start your 5-7 hours walk to Stella Point, the crater rim of the Kilimanjaro. Here you will have a short rest if necessary before continuing another 1-2 hours to reach the highlight of the trip Uhuru Peak (5895 m).
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you stand at the top of Africa watching the sunrise light up the landscape. After taking pictures you will make your way down back to Barafu Camp for a 1-2 hours rest. 1 hour later you will continue down to Mweka gate (3080 m), an approx. 3 hours walk.
The rest of the evening is yours to relax and have a nice evening meal and a last night’s sleep at the Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Mweka Camp (3080 m) to Mweka Gate (1630 m)

After breakfast, before starting your final and last stretch, you will enjoy a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain guides.
A 2 – 3 hour walk will take you through the rainforest back to the Mweka Gate. Tanzania Safari Essence driver will be there waiting for you and take you back to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to freshen up, relax, and take in all the excitement of the last couple of days.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.