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8 Days Lemosho Route
The eight day Lemosho route variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 8 day Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested.
The eight day Lemosho route is highly recommended and used by most prominent Kilimanjaro operators.
Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkumbwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft)
After a 1 1/2 hour drive from Moshi check-in is at the Londorossi Gate. Day 1 is fairly easy with a 3/4 hour climb to MitiMkubwa Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day 2: MtiMkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.)
A few hours walk will see the end of the forest and the beginning of a climb through heather forest to the edge of the Shira Caldera. Destination is the scenic Shira One Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Shira 1 Camp
Day 3: Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft.)
Today is spent on a gentle hike across the Shira Plateau with possible side trips to Shira Cathedral. Camp is at the first high camp of Shira Two.
NOTE: From Shira Two Camp the trail links with Machame Route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Shira 2 Camp
Day 4: Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft.) to Barranco Hut (3,948 m/12,956 ft.)
The real work of climbing Kilimanjaro begins here. Today the main feature is a slow climb to Lava Camp followed by a descent to the beautiful Barranco Camp. This is the Climb-High-Sleep-Low principle of altitude adjustment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Barranco Camp
Day 5: Barranco Hut (3,900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft)
After a climb of the Great Barranco Wall, we continue around the southern circuit train until we reach another scenic location of Karanga Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft) to Barafu Hut (4,600 m/15,091 ft)
The trail from Karanga to Barafu reaches the bleak high desert of Kilimanjaro. Barafu Camp is a basic camp geared towards the business of reaching the summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Barafu Camp
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091 ft) to The Summit (5,896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft)
Summit time: 7 hrs
This is a midnight 'Alpine Summit' to make sure we reach the summit by dawn, in time to return to Mweka Camp for the sake of improved
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Mweka Camp
Day 8: Mweka Hut (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft)
Today is a short walk towards Mweka Gate and pickup. It is a short day with arrival at the Gate at about 12:00 noon. Checkout and return to Moshi.
Panama Garden Resort
Includes
wo nights bed and breakfast accommodation in Moshi Town
- Full board accommodation on the mountain
- All park fees
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables)
- Oxygen cylinder - only for emergency
- English speaking guide
- Mountain crew (Guides, cook and porters) Salaries
- First aid kit and pulse oximeter
- Drinking Water
- Pick up & drop off at the airport
Excludes
International and domestic flights
- Sleeping bags
- Tips
- Beverage
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Flight
- Laundry
- All meals and drinks in Moshi town
