Trek Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho route

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Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa continent at 5895 metres (19340 feet). The majestic mountain is a snow-capped snow-covered volcano. Kilimanjaro is very popular with both experienced hikers and new adventurers, as it is considered the easiest of the seven summits. Kilimanjaro stands alone. Kilimanjaro is not only Africa's highest but also the highest free mountain in the world. There are 7 main routes from Mount Kilimanjaro to the summit, Uhuru Peak, one of which runs along the north side of the mountain and the rest along the south. Once you've made the decision to climb Kilimanjaro, you'll need to choose your route.

trekking schedule

Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 1

LONDOROSSI GATE

At your accommodation in Arusha, you will meet our mountain guide
professional for a detailed discussion of all aspects of the climb and a
checking your equipment. We leave the town of Arusha and head towards
to the Londorossi gate on Mount Kilimanjaro, which takes about 2 hours. Then..,
we complete the formalities to enter the park and meet our guests.
local porters, who are an integral part of this hike. We head out
to the start of the Lemosho road. After lunch, our path winds through
through unspoilt, magical rainforest to the first campsite.

Overnight stay: forest camp, distance: 6 km, walking time: 3-4 hours, altitude
2,400 m - 2,900 m, habitat: tropical forest
Lunch, dinner

DAY 2

FROM CAMP FORESTIER TO CAMP SHIRA 1

We continue to follow the path out of the forest into the bush.
covered with bearded lichens, then transforms into meadows and volcanic rocks. Visit
up through lush hills and across several streams, we were able to
crest of Shira before descending gently to Shiracamp 1.
Here you have an excellent view of neighbouring Mount Meru.

Overnight stay at Shira Camp 1, distance: 8 km, walking time: 5-6 hours, altitude
2 900 m-3 500 m, habitat: heather

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 3

SHIRA CAMP 1 - SHIRA 2 - MOIR HUT/CAMP.

During our slightly uphill hike, we explore the plateau of
Shira all day long as we get closer and closer
of glacial Kibo as we head east. Shira is one of
highest plateaus (3,500 m - 3,960 m) in the world.

We cross the upper part of the shrub and heather landscape,
We cross the Shira plateau and slowly gain altitude.
why this itinerary is particularly suited to acclimatization.
Today, we're heading for Moir Hut Camp, an area in the shape
amphitheatre framed by the walls of the Lent hills, where our itinerary
previously rather lonely, joins the Machame road.

Overnight stay: Moir Hut Camp, distance: 14 km, walking time: 5 to 7
hours, altitude difference: 3,500 m to 4,160 m,
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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DAY 4

MOIR HUT - LAVA TOWER - BARRANCO CAMP

We leave the Shira plateau and continue eastwards on a ridge.
As we continue, our direction changes to south-east,
we head for the lava tower (4,570 m), a volcanic chimney
also known as "shark's tooth". This is the highest altitude
we've reached today. If we keep going, we'll reach
near the Arrow glacier, over which a direct climb leads to Kibo.
We descend to Barranco camp at 3,900 m, where we have dinner and spend the night.

You can still take a stroll here and, after today's Alpine desert, admire and
enjoy the vegetation with its endemic species. Yes, we sleep lower
today than last night, but this period is very important for the adjustment of
your body to altitude.
Overnight stay: Barranco Camp, distance: 7 km, walking time: 4 to 6 hours,
habitat: semi-desert.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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DAY 5

BARRANCO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP

On the fifth day, we leave the spectacularly situated Barranco camp behind us.
walk up a steep slope past the Barranco wall before continuing on to the
camping in the Karanga valley. It's a short day, ideal for
acclimatization.

Overnight stay: Camp Karanga, Distance: 5 km, Walking time: 4-5 hours,
Habitat: Alpine desert

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 6

CAMP KARANGA - CAMP BARAFU

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and reach the crossroads that joins the
Mweka trail, our descent route, and climb up to Barafu hut (4
700 m). At this point, you've completed the southern loop trail, which shows the
summit from many different angles. Here we set up camp,
rest, dine and prepare for the night's ascent to the summit.
summit. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi are clearly visible from here.
place.

Overnight: Camp Barafu, distance: 4 km, walking time: 4-5 hours, accommodation:
Alpine desert

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 7

CAMP BARAFU - PIC UHURU (5,895m) - REFUGE MWEKA

Shortly after midnight (between midnight and two in the morning), we continue our
route to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. We climb over
coarse scree to Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most
mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. At Stella Point (5,740 m) we do
a short break, and after all our efforts we are rewarded by the sunrise
sun (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter
snow on your hour-long hike to the summit. Uhuru Peak (5,895
m), you've reached the highest point of Kilimanjaro and Africa. Only the

fastest hikers are lucky enough to see the sunrise from the
summit. Soon we bid farewell to the roof of Africa and begin our
descent. We rest at Barafu camp and stay for lunch before returning to the
descend to Mweka Hut campsite. Mweka camp is located in the high forest where
fog or rain are expected in the late afternoon. On this day, you
you will pass through several levels of vegetation corresponding to different zones
climate control.

Overnight stay: Camp Mweka Hut, Distance: 12 km, Hiking time: 7-10
hours Summit Barafu + 3 hours to Mweka camp, Habitat: From
from the Arctic to the rainforest

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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DAY 8

MWEKA - ARUSHA

After breakfast, we'll head into the lush rainforest until we reach
Mweka Gate (1,600 m), where your summit certificates will be issued. À
At low altitudes, the weather can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and boots are essential.
hiking poles are useful. You'll probably be wearing shorts and
t-shirts on this day, but you'll need to bring rain gear and a pair of
warmer clothes in your rucksack. From Mweka, you will be transferred to
your accommodation in Arusha or at JRO airport.

Overnight: Arusha; Distance: 10 km, walking time: 3 to 4 hours, accommodation:
tropical forest

Breakfast, lunch