7 days · Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route, 7 Days
The same scenic western approach as our eight-day Lemosho, compressed by one day. Still one of the strongest routes on the mountain if your dates are tight.
Day by day.
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1
Moshi to Mti Mkubwa
Briefing and kit check, the drive to Londorossi Gate, and a walk through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa at 2,780 m.
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2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2
A long day out of the forest and across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp at 3,850 m. Seven to eight hours.
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3
Shira 2 to Barranco, via the Lava Tower
Up to the Lava Tower at 4,630 m, then down to Barranco at 3,960 m. Seven hours, and the key acclimatisation day.
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4
Barranco to Karanga
The Barranco Wall scramble, then a short day to Karanga Camp at 3,995 m with the afternoon at rest.
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5
Karanga to Barafu
Three to four hours to Barafu Camp at 4,673 m. Early dinner, early bed.
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6
Summit day, then Millennium Camp
Midnight departure for Stella Point and Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then a long descent to Millennium Camp at 3,820 m.
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7
Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, certificates, and the drive to Moshi.
What is included
- All park, camping, hut and rescue fees
- Certified mountain guides, assistant guides, cook and porters
- All meals on the mountain, prepared fresh by our cook
- Four-season mountain tents and sleeping mats
- Mess tent, table and chairs, and a private toilet tent
- Twice-daily health checks with a pulse oximeter
- Emergency oxygen and a portable stretcher on every climb
- Transfers between Moshi and the mountain gates
- Two nights' bed and breakfast in Moshi, before and after the climb
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance including evacuation cover above 5,000 m
- Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag (rental available)
- Tips for your mountain crew
- Drinks other than those served with meals
- Personal items and laundry
On this route
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