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Experience the Best of Kilimanjaro: 6-8 Day Itineraries for the Lemosho Route
Overview
The Lemosho Route is renowned for its stunning vistas, including diverse landscapes from lush forests to alpine deserts. It’s considered one of the more scenic routes on Kilimanjaro and offers ample acclimatization time, increasing the likelihood of a successful summit.
6-8 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Activities: Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your trek crew and guide.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi.
Meals: Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Moshi to Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Transfer: Drive to Lemosho Gate (2-3 hours).
Trek: Hike from the gate through the rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750 meters / 9,020 feet).
Duration: 3-4 hours hiking.
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Trek: Continue from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp (3,500 meters / 11,483 feet), crossing the Shira Plateau.
Duration: 5-6 hours hiking.
Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Trek: Short hike to Shira 2 Camp (3,900 meters / 12,795 feet), exploring the plateau’s unique landscapes.
Duration: 3-4 hours hiking.
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp.
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
Trek: Descend to Barranco Camp (3,950 meters / 12,960 feet) via the Lava Tower.
Duration: 5-6 hours hiking.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp.
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Trek: Climb the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp (4,000 meters / 13,123 feet).
Duration: 4-5 hours hiking.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Trek: Hike from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 meters / 15,092 feet), preparing for the summit attempt.
Duration: 4-5 hours hiking.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp.
Day 8: Summit Attempt and Descent to Mweka Camp
Summit: Depart from Barafu Camp around midnight. Summit at Uhuru Peak and by Early in the morning descend to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and transfer to Moshi for departure according on departing schedules

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