8-Day Lemosho Route

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Day 1: Airport Pick-Up – Hotel Drop-Oﬀ

A member of the Chakapori Tanzania Tours hospitality team will greet you upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro InternaConal Airport. They will drive you to Panama Garden Resort, where you'll find everything you need for a comfortable stay aBer your long flight. AmeniCes include cozy rooms with hot showers, a restaurant oﬀering delicious meals, a friendly service team, and internet access. At the scheduled Cme, you’ll receive a briefing where your guides will provide all the details of the upcoming trek. They will answer any quesCons and ensure you are properly equipped, oﬀering rental gear if necessary.

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Day 2: Moshi – Londorosi Gate & Starting Point – Mti Mkubwa

After an early breakfast at 7:00 AM, you will leave the hotel at 8:00 AM to arrive at Londorosi Gate by around 11:00 AM to complete formaliCes and enjoy your picnic lunch. From Londorosi, there’s a short drive to today’s starCng point. You will walk approximately 7 km (4 miles), expecCng to spend 3.5 to 4 hours on the trail. StarCng at an alCtude of about 2,100 meters, you will reach 2,650 meters by the end of the day. Approaching the mountain via the Lemosho Route from the west oﬀers some of the best views of Kilimanjaro. Along the way, you might spot colobus or blue monkeys, though encounters with buﬀalo, elephants, or leopards are rare. The steady ascent through fantasCc forests and colorful flowers makes for a wonderful experience. You will arrive at MC Mkubwa Camp (‘Big Tree Camp’) by around 6:00 PM, with dinner served at 7:30 PM.

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Day 3: From Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast at 7:00 AM, you will depart the camp at 8:00 AM. Today’s walk is slightly longer than yesterday’s, as you ascend from 2,650 meters to 3,610 meters, expecCng to spend between 4.5 and 5 hours trekking. You’ll climb up a ridge heading eastward, moving from the forest into the moorland. This transiCon oﬀers your first views of the Shira Plateau and the majesCc Kibo. Remember to pace yourself by walking slowly (pole pole) to minimize the risk of alCtude sickness. You will have a picnic lunch around 1:00 PM. The trail becomes steep aBer lunch but then levels out as you descend slightly to Shira 1 Camp, arriving around 4:00 PM. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM.

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Day 4: From Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Today may involve less climbing, allowing for a later breakfast at 8:00 AM and departure around 9:00 AM. Depending on how you feel, your guide may oﬀer the opCon to trek via Shira Cathedral for enhanced panoramic views. The standard distance for today is about 7 km (4 miles), with a steady uphill climb taking approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. You will walk southeast across the moor and heathland of the Shira Plateau, where you might see buﬀalo, dik-dik, and klipspringer. You aim to reach Shira 2 Camp (3,850 meters) by 1:00 PM for a cooked lunch. Dinner will be at 6:00 PM.

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Day 5: From Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower and Descent to Baranco Camp

After an early breakfast at 7:00 AM, you’ll depart at 8:30 AM to cover approximately 10 km (6 miles). Although you’ll finish only 50 meters higher than you started, you’ll climb to the base of the Lava Tower (4,600 meters) before descending to Baranco Camp (3,900 meters) for the night. Expect to walk for about 6.5 to 7 hours as the Lemosho Route joins the more popular Machame Trail, making it busier. The scenery shiBs to predominantly alpine desert. Picnic lunch is at 1:00 PM, arrival at Baranco around 4:00 PM, and dinner at 7:00 PM.

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Day 6: From Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Enjoy a slightly later breakfast at 7:30 AM, with departure at 8:30 AM. Today’s walk is relatively short, covering only 4 km (2 miles), but will take between 3.5 and 4 hours. ABer reaching Karanga Camp (3,995 meters) by around 1:00 PM for a cooked lunch, you’ll have the aBernoon to enjoy the views before dinner at 6:00 PM. Today includes the challenging ascent up the near-verCcal Baranco Wall (also known as the ‘Breakfast Wall’) right aBer breakfast. At the top, you’ll enjoy views of the Heim Glacier. The rest of the walk becomes easier as you descend into the Karanga Valley and then climb steep zig-zags to reach Karanga Camp, with an overall alCtude gain of only 95 meters.

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Day 7: From Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Another shorter day starts with breakfast at 7:30 AM and departure at 8:30 AM. You will ascend about 670 meters over a distance of around 5 km (3 miles), with walking Cme between 3.5 and 4 hours. Aim to arrive at Barafu Camp (4,673 meters) by 1:00 PM for a cooked lunch, allowing Cme to relax and prepare for the summit day ahead. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM, giving you Cme to rest early. The trail climbs steadily through barren, rocky landscapes with views of the Decken and Kersten glaciers. You’ll descend into a valley, catching your first glimpse of the Rebmann Glacier before arriving at Barafu Camp aBer a short, steep scramble and walk.

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Day 8: Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

Today is the most challenging day, culminaCng in the summit of Kilimanjaro! Your “Summit Day” schedule is unique: wake up at 11:00 PM, enjoy tea and biscuits at 11:30 PM, and depart at midnight. The climb starts from Barafu Camp (4,673 meters) to Stella Point (5,756 meters), involving some scree walking. From Stella Point, there’s an addiConal 139 meters of ascent and a 45- minute walk to the summit. Aim to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) by around 7:00 AM to celebrate, take photos, and savor the achievement. ABer summiCng, you’ll return to Barafu Camp for a few hours of rest and brunch before deparCng at 1:30 PM to descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters), arriving around 5:00 PM for dinner. Today’s trek covers about 17 km (10 miles) with 11-14 hours of walking.

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Day 9: Descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Moshi

Still exhilarated from your achievement, enjoy breakfast at 7:00 AM and, at 8:00 AM, take part in the “Tipping CelebraCon” to honor your trekking team. You will walk approximately 10 km (6 miles) with a leisurely departure at 9:00 AM, descending to Mweka Gate at an alCtude of 1,640 meters. There, you’ll have a cooked lunch at midday and receive your well- earned cerCficate. TransportaCon will then take you back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can relax or celebrate your success.

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Day 10: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport

After a restul night at your hotel, enjoy breakfast and check out by 11:00 AM. If you wish to stay longer, please noCfy us when booking to arrange a “day room” unCl 6:00 PM for an addiConal fee. Included in this package is transportaCon to the airport. You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped oﬀ at Kilimanjaro InternaConal Airport. For travelers who have booked a safari, a Chakapori Tanzania Tours guide will meet you in the late aBernoon to provide a briefing.