Transport

Complimentary meet and greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport On arrival & departure private Airport transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with a driver Return transfers between the hotel to the start /finish point of a climb

Accommodation

Best premium hotel included in Bed & Breakfast as a standard option Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes Superior quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats) Table and chairs provided on all climbs Mess tent on all climbsmmodations, All lodges or Hotel accommodations depend on the availability

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain Food of premium quality and of a bigger variety on the mountain Hot lunch is prepared at the lunch stop and served with a table, chairs (and inside mess tent in case of bad weather), except on day 1 of the hike where climbers are provided with a packed lunch. (Not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals are served at the camps in designated mess halls)

Guide

Qualified guides that have been carefully selected and trained by us Minimum of 1 guide for every 2 clients

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Flights

We can include internal flights on request.

Insurance

Others

Airfares and departure taxes Personal gears Tips for guides, porters, and cook Entry visa for Tanzania Vaccinations Travel Insurance Dinner & Lunch in the hotels before and after the climb

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Day 1 Mti Mkubwa Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mti Mkubwa Camp

In the morning, you will make your way to the Lemosho Gate. Here you will be registered by the national park authorities and your trek through a dense rainforest begins. Today will be the shortest walk of the entire trek, about 2½ hours, which gives you a small taste of what lies ahead in the coming days. The walk takes you through the dense and unspoiled rainforest, which is very different from the scenery you will have in the next couple of days. Your destination for the day is the beautiful Big Tree Camp at 2780 m.
Day 2 Shira Camp One
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shira Camp One

After breakfast, you will follow a thin trail through the rainforest before leaving the green area behind and heading into the moorland. Erica and Lobelia plants will start to take over the landscape. After about 3-4 hours you will reach Shira Camp 1 where you will have your evening meal and overnight stay.
Day 3 Shira Camp Two
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shira Camp Two

After breakfast, you continue your trek, which today will be less tiring than the day before. You will cross Shira Ridge which will allow for great views of the Rift Valley and Mt Meru. The ever-changing landscape will again surprise you with different terrain, you will walk on the ground where lava once flowed. You will also pass the big Senecien that can grow to more or less 9 meters in height. Shira Camp 2 will be your destination for the night at (3900m), 400m more than the night before.
Day 4 Barranco Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Barranco Camp

After breakfast, you will start your walk up to Lava Tower with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau. You will climb quite a bit in altitude, roughly 740 m. You will have a rest here before descending again. This is a so-called acclimatizing day, where you will climb high but sleep low, giving you a good idea of how your body reacts to altitude. The landscape will once again change as you pass through the Barranco Valley with its big Senecias and smaller Lobelia plants. After a long 6 – 7 hours you will reach your beautiful camp for the night at the Barranco Camp. The crew will be there waiting with a well-deserved evening meal before settling in for the night.
Day 5 Karanga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Karanga

Straight after breakfast, you will make your way up the famous Barranco Wall. This is most probably the steepest part of the entire route. Safety is very important to us so please follow the guideline of your guides who will get you to the top safely. You might have to use your hands every now and then to get a better grip but rest assured there are no alpine climbing passages. Once at the top, you will walk along the mountain ridge, and if the weather allows you will have a great view of the southern glacier of Kibo at the Kibo summit. After 3 – 4 hours you will reach Karanga Camp for your overnight.
Day 6 Barafu Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Barafu Hut

Barafu Camp is your destination for today at (15,220 ft) 4640 m. You will start after breakfast and should reach it in about 3 to 4 hours. The scenery for today will be mostly Afro-alpine dessert. Once at the camp, you will have a filling early dinner before settling in for a good rest in preparation for tomorrow’s exciting climb.
Day 7 Uhuru Peak
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Uhuru Peak

Your day will begin at 00:00. After hot tea and biscuits you will start your 5-7 hours walk to Stella Point, the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. Here you will have a short rest if necessary before continuing another 1-2 hours to reach the highlight of the trip Uhuru Peak (5895 m). This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you stand at the top of Africa watching the sunrise light up the surrounding summits and landscape. After taking much-needed pictures you will make your way down back to Barafu Camp for a 1-2 hours rest. Once everyone is well rested you will continue down to Mweka gate (3080 m), an approx. 3 hour’s walk. The rest of the evening is yours to relax, you’ll have a nice evening meal and a good night’s sleep.
Day 8 Mweka Gate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mweka Gate

After breakfast, before starting your final stretch, you will enjoy a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain guides. A 2 – 3 hour walk will take you through the rainforest back to the Mweka Gate. Our driver will be there waiting for you and take you back to the Hotel. The rest of the day is yours to freshen up, relax, and take in all the excitement of the last couple of days.

8 days tour

Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route 8 Days + 1 Day Hotel

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route 8 Days + 1 Day Hotel

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Shira Camp One

Shira Camp Two

Barranco Camp

Karanga

Barafu Hut

Uhuru Peak

Mweka Gate

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