Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
  • 8 Days / 7 Night
  • Lemosho Route
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Day 01 : Londorossi Gate-Forest Camp

We depart Arusha for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

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Day 02 : Forest Camp-Shira Camp 1

We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

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Day 03 : Shira Camp 1/2 - Moir Hur

We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

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Day 04 : Moir Hut, Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

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Day 05 : Barranco Camp-Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

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Day 06 : Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

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Day 07 : Barafu Camp, Summit - Mweka

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

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Day 08 : Mweka Camp - Arusha

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Arusha.

Tour Plan

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Day 01 : Departure

Arrive Cairo airport, welcome greeting by our representative who will assist you and provide tra nsfers to your Hotel in Cairo. (the clients will inform us about their arrival time minimum 7 days before the

  • Admire Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral
  • Chance to spot prominent landmarks of the city
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Day 02 : Adventure Beggins

Arrive Cairo airport, welcome greeting by our representative who will assist you and provide tra nsfers to your Hotel in Cairo. (the clients will inform us about their arrival time minimum 7 days before the

  • Admire Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral
  • Chance to spot prominent landmarks of the city
  • welcome greeting by our representative
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Day 03 : Historical Tour

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Day 04 : Rest & Tour

Please go to the London Eye ticket office to exchange your voucher for a ticket. You may be ask ed for identification (driver's license, national identity card or passport). You will receive tickets for the next available time slot, but you may request a different date or time, subject to availability.

The following items are not permitted: alcohol, baseball bats, bicycles (including folding ones), explosives For all ticket holders, the number of people per capsule may vary.

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Day 05 : Return

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