7 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Via Beautiful Lemosho route

9 Days
From $2,460/Person
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All about this Tour

Set out breathtaking along 7 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Via Beautiful Lemosho route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the world’s most iconic peaks. Known for its stunning diversity of landscapes, the route offers lush rainforests, alpine deserts, and spectacular vistas, making every day a new adventure. With a gradual ascent, it's considered one of the best routes for acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit.

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Day 1

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Arrival and Relaxation

Kilimanjaro Airport by our transfer specialist who will welcome you and then transfer you to your arranged hotel in Arusha. That evening your mountain guide will meet you for a briefing on the hike and check your trekking gears and ensure that you have all the necessary equipment that you required for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Kerama Silent Lodge

Day 2

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Mti Mkubwa Camp

early breakfast at your hotel transfer to Kilimanjaro entrance gate. After completing the necessary registration formalities at Lemosho gate National Park gate we start climbing through the forest up to the Lemosho camp – a gentle walk of a few hours to stretch our legs in anticipation of the long climb ahead.

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Mti MKubwa Camp

Day 3

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Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast in the chattering forest, we start a slow walk to aid acclimatization through the forest and into the moorland zone, where the vegetation begins to thin out as we approach the Shira Plateau. Shira is one of the three craters of the Kilimanjaro volcanic massif, the others being Mawenzi and Kibo and from our camp we have great views of the Shira needles and the distant for the Mount Meru.

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Shira 1 Camp

Day 4

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Barranco Camp

After your breakfast, your ascent will begin to Lava Tower through a boulder-strewn terrain via shira 2 camp From far you will see Kibo peak encouraging you to continue uphill. Approaching Lava Tower at an altitude of 4,640 meters above sea level, you will have lunch while relaxing and let your body to get used to the higher altitude, after about an hour you will continue downwards to Barranco Camp. This technique of trekking high but sleeping low will allow your body to acclimatize to the different elevations and gives you a good idea of how your body reacts to changes in Altitude. Through the way the scenery changes once more and soon you are surrounded by Senecio Kilimanjaro and smaller Lobelia deckenii plants.

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Barranco camp

Day 5

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Karanga Camp

The Barranco Wall is an amazing climb, after breakfast, you will begin to climb the famous Barranco Wall, which is probably the steepest part of the entire route. Although climb Barranco wall some parts require technical climbing, some parts will require you to use your hands for a better grip and to pull yourself up. Your guide will be always close to help you during climbing the Barranco wall. After you have pulled yourself around the Kissing Rock you will start walking along the ridge of the mountain and via the Karanga Valley. You will cross the last water point as you finally arrive at Karanga Camp after 4 hours.

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Karanga Camp

Day 6

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Barrafu Camp

way to Barafu Camp at around 4,640m above sea level, which you will be at Base camp for about 3 hours. The scenery is very dry and the ground cracks like glass under your boots. As your walking via the afro-alpine desert to the rocky Barafu Camp, a sense of excitement sweeps over you as your final climb is but a few hours away. The Barafu Camp with its rocky scenery allows for a stunning view of Mawenzi Peak and the summit trail ahead. After getting an early dinner and the last preparation for tomorrow, you will go to bed early as well.

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Barafu Camp

Day 7

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Uhuru Peak descent to Mweka gate

After having hot tea and light snacks, the trek will start at midnight. By using a headlight, you will climb the screes of Kibo. After 5 to 6 hours of climbing in the dark, you will get to Stella Point, the crater rim of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will have Another 1-hour trekking along the crater ridge will take you to Uhuru Peak (the summit) at 5,895 meters. Here you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the “Top of Africa”. After taking pictures and all your explorations, the simple descent starts almost along the same route and shortly before midday you will arrive back at Barafu Camp, after having a hot meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 hour, you will be on the way going down to Mweka Camp 3,080 meter. Overnight stay at Mweka Camp.

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Mweka Camp

Day 8

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Mweka Gate

where you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. Meet by a driver guide and drive to last point Kijiji for hot lunch, and drive back to your hotel. It is a welcome treat to sleep in a bed, take a hot shower and celebrate.

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Kerema Silent Lodge

Day 9

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Departure

On your last day in Tanzania, your driver will pick you up from your hotel, then you will be transported on time to the airport where we will wish you

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INCLUDES

Accommodation in Arusha before and after climbing
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) on a private vehicle
Transfers to/from the mountain trail heads
Kilimanjaro Park entrance fees, camping fees, rescue fees
Services of trained professional English-speaking Mountain guides, cooks and porters.
All food for the duration of the climb, top quality food specially considered for maximum nutrition
Complimentary fruits and juice while hiking
Portage of 1 bag (maximum 15 kgs) per person
Safety equipment e.g., Oxygen cylinder
Oximeter for checking blood levels of clients daily
Camping equipment including mountain Hardware tents, mess tent, chairs etc.
Services of hot water bottle

Excludes

International Flight
Passport and visa
Tip for mountain crews
Laundry services
Personal Items

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