8 – Day Kilimanjaro Trek – Lemosho Route

Early in the morning your guide will arrive at the hotel in order to meet you. Then
you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's
western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of
acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the
group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp
(2,780 m).
Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through
rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will
prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook lunch for you. After lunch the
group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp that features a
300 meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa
Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

An early wakeup, breakfast and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that
point for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and
Kibo Volcano. On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second
high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This
will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of
good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you
lunch and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby
area.

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second
high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m).

This trek is not difficult and you will
be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro
and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount
Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.

When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an
acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300 meter gain in
altitude.

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the
key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of
ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters.

It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the
altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.

Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous
Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you
will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend
you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups).
Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the
climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and
descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an
optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm
lunch.

After a couple of hours, you will have to complete an acclimatization hike
in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent
back down to the camp.

In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640
m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will
set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can
relax.

After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner.

It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting
Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple;
however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will
get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental
conditions.

After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the
nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour
rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel
relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit.
After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m).
After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by
offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly,
we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and
provide you a transfer back to the hotel. The day after you can rest in the hotel and
transfer to the airport. (If applicable).

This Safari Includes
 Park fees
 All Taxes/VAT
 All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
 All accommodation
 A professional driver/guide
 All transportation
 All Meals (As specified in the itinerary)
 Drinks (As specified in the itinerary)

Excluded
 International flights
 Tips form safari driver/guide and chief
 Personal items
 travel insurance, visa fees
 All things of personal nature