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Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek – Lemosho Route (10 Days)
8 Days / 7 Nights On The Mountain, 2 Nights In Arusha Hotel | Private Tour
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho Route (10 Days)
Trip Introduction
Detailed Itinerary: Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho Route (10 Days)
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your Easy Travel driver who will transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Spend the night at the Planet Lodge Hotel, where you can unwind and prepare for your upcoming adventure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and rest after your long flight. The drive from the airport to Arusha takes about one hour, covering a distance of 55 km.
Day 2: Arusha to Mti Mkubwa Camp
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to the Londorossi Gate for park entry and registration. The trek begins through lush rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp, allowing time for acclimatization. The journey covers approximately 6 km and takes 3 to 4 hours, moving through the Rainforest vegetation zone. You will stay overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp, with meals including a picnic lunch on the trail and dinner at the camp.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
The trek continues from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp. As you ascend through the heath and moorland zones, you will experience panoramic views of the mountain. The distance covered is 8 km, with a trekking time of 5 to 6 hours. Shira 1 Camp will be your overnight stay, with meals consisting of breakfast at the camp, a picnic lunch on the trail, and dinner at the camp.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
From Shira 1 Camp, you will trek to Shira 2 Camp, crossing the Shira Plateau. This section provides stunning views and further aids in acclimatization. The trek covers 11 km and takes 5 to 7 hours. You will spend the night at Shira 2 Camp, with breakfast at the camp, a cooked lunch on the trail, and dinner at the camp.
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
On this day, you will trek from Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp, passing the Lava Tower, a high-altitude landmark that helps with acclimatization. The distance covered is 7 km, with a trek time of 4 to 5 hours to Lava Tower and an additional 2 to 3 hours to Barranco Camp. The trek traverses the Alpine Desert zone. At Barranco Camp, you will have breakfast, a picnic lunch on the trail, and dinner at the camp.
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Today’s trek takes you from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp. The route includes a climb up the Barranco Wall, which is challenging but rewarding with spectacular views. The distance is 5 km, and the trek takes 4 to 5 hours. The Alpine Desert vegetation zone surrounds you as you stay overnight at Karanga Camp, with breakfast, a cooked lunch on the trail, and dinner at the camp.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Continue your ascent from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, which offers stunning views and is the final camp before your summit attempt. This trek covers a distance of 4 km and takes 4 to 5 hours, moving through the Alpine Desert zone. Barafu Camp will be your accommodation for the night, with breakfast, a cooked lunch on the trail, and dinner at the camp.
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Start early for your summit attempt from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. The ascent to the summit and return journey covers approximately 12 km and takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, with 4 to 6 additional hours to descend to Mweka Camp. The trek includes traversing the Ice Cap at the summit and the Rainforest zone at Mweka Camp. You will have midnight tea and biscuits, a brunch after the summit, and dinner at Mweka Camp.
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha
After breakfast at Mweka Camp, descend to Mweka Gate and transfer back to Arusha. The trek from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate covers 10 km and takes 3 to 4 hours. You will stay overnight at the Planet Lodge Hotel in Arusha, with breakfast at the camp, a cooked lunch on the trail, and dinner at the hotel.
Day 10: Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
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