8 Days on Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route is a fantastic adventure! The Lemosho route is known for its scenic beauty and relatively low traffic compared to some of the other routes. Here's a suggested itinerary for an 8-day climb:
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Briefing with your tour operator and guide.
Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2,385m/7,825ft) to Big Tree Camp (2,780m/9,121ft)
Drive to the Lemosho Gate for registration.
Begin your trek through the rainforest.
Hike to Big Tree Camp for your first overnight stay.
Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2,780m/9,121ft) to Shira 1 Camp (3,505m/11,499ft)
Continue through the rainforest, which gradually gives way to heath and moorland.
Reach Shira 1 Camp for your next campsite.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3,505m/11,499ft) to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m/12,631ft)
Trek across the Shira Plateau, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Arrive at Shira 2 Camp, where you'll spend the night.
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3,850m/12,631ft) to Barranco Camp (3,960m/12,992ft) via Lava Tower (4,630m/15,190ft)
Climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization purposes, then descend to Barranco Valley.
Spend the night at Barranco Camp, nestled beneath the imposing Barranco Wall.
Day 6: Barranco Camp (3,960m/12,992ft) to Karanga Camp (4,035m/13,238ft)
Tackle the famous Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating climb.
Trek across the Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp for your next overnight stop.
Day 7: Karanga Camp (4,035m/13,238ft) to Barafu Camp (4,680m/15,354ft)
Ascend to Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit.
Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the summit push.
Day 8: Summit Day - Barafu Camp (4,680m/15,354ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) and Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft)
Begin the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning, usually around midnight.
Trek through the darkness, reaching Stella Point on the crater rim at sunrise.
Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa!
Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then proceed down to Mweka Camp for the night.
Day 9: Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft) and Departure
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Receive your summit certificates.
Transfer back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest and celebration.
This itinerary allows for proper acclimatization and maximizes your chances of reaching the summit safely. However, remember that climbing Kilimanjaro can be physically demanding, and altitude sickness is a risk, so it's essential to listen to your body, stay hydrated, and follow your guide's instructions.
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