Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek 9 Days

Itinerary

Day 1:Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a representative, and transfer to your hotel.

The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Day 2:Trekking to Shira Camp

High Altitude Drop off Destination and Trekking to Shira Camp

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area.

Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.

When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower

Trekking from Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower & Descent to Barranco Camp :

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m).

This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.

Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Trekking Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp:

Early wake up, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp :

In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax.

After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting. Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) - Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking time: 1-2 hours

Day 7: Uhuru Peak & Descent to Millennium Camp

Ascent to Uhuru Peak & Descent to Millennium Camp :

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions.

After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Day 8: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate :

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit:

Mweka Gate (1,650 m).

After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Day 9: Kilimanjaro

Depart Kilimanjaro :

Rest in the hotel before you transfer to the airport.

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