8-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route
The Lemosho route is one of the popular and scenic routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania. It typically takes about 8 days to complete the climb via the Lemosho route. Here's a breakdown of the itinerary:
8-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route | Kanje Grand Tours
8-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route | Kanje Grand Tours
Details Of 8-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Lemosho Route tinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.
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Transfer to your hotel in Arusha, where you'll have a pre-climb briefing with your tour operator.
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Rest and prepare for the climb.
Day 2: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp
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After breakfast, drive to the Londorossi Gate, where you'll complete the necessary registration formalities.
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Begin your trek through the lush rainforest.
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Reach Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 meters/8,694 feet) for overnight camping.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
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Trek through the heath and moorland zone.
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Ascend to Shira 1 Camp (3,505 meters/11,499 feet) for overnight camping.
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Enjoy panoramic views of the Shira Plateau.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Camp
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Continue trekking across the Shira Plateau.
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Reach Moir Camp (4,200 meters/13,780 feet) for overnight camping.
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An acclimatization hike to the Lent Hills can be done in the afternoon.
Day 5: Moir Camp to Barranco Camp
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Trek through the alpine desert zone.
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Descend into the Great Barranco Valley.
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Arrive at Barranco Camp (3,950 meters/12,959 feet) for overnight camping.
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
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Begin the day with the challenging Barranco Wall climb.
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Trek across ridges and valleys, passing beneath the glaciers of the Southern Icefields.
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Reach Karanga Camp (4,035 meters/13,238 feet) for overnight camping.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
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Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640 meters/15,223 feet).
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Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
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An acclimatization hike can be done in the afternoon.
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
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Start the summit attempt around midnight.
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Reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters/19,341 feet), in time to watch the sunrise.
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Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters/10,170 feet) for overnight camping.
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
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Descend through the rainforest.
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Reach Mweka Gate (1,640 meters/5,380 feet).
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Complete the necessary paperwork and receive your summit certificates.
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Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved celebration and rest.
Trip Included
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Rescue fee
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Climbing gear
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Park fees(For non-residents)
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All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
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All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
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A professional driver/guide
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All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
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All Taxes/VAT
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Roundtrip airport transfer
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Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Trip Excluded
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International flights(From/to home)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Tips(Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
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Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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