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Lake Zone Climbers & Safaris

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Transfer to hotel in Moshi

Briefing with your trekking company

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (2-3 hours)

Complete park formalities at the gate

Drive to the Lemosho trailhead

Begin trekking through rainforest

Reach Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa) at around 2,780 meters

Trekking time: 3-4 hours

Day 2: Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp (Mti Mkubwa)

Continue trekking through the rainforest

Gradually ascend towards the Shira Plateau

Reach Shira 1 Camp at around 3,500 meters

Trekking time: 5-6 hours

Day 3: Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Trek across the Shira Plateau

Enjoy expansive views of Kilimanjaro and its surroundings

Ascend to Shira 2 Camp at around 3,850 meters

Trekking time: 4-5 hours

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Trek across rocky terrain and alpine desert

Ascend to Lava Tower (4,600 meters) for acclimatization

Descend to Barranco Camp at around 3,950 meters

Trekking time: 6-7 hours

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

Climb the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating ascent

Trek through valleys and ridges, passing Karanga Camp without staying

Reach Barafu Camp at around 4,673 meters

Trekking time: 7-8 hours

Day 6: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Begin summit attempt around midnight

Trek through steep and challenging terrain

Reach Stella Point (5,685 meters) at the crater rim

Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa

Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest

Continue descent to Mweka Camp at around 3,100 meters

Trekking time: 11-15 hours

Day 7: Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Camp

Descend through rainforest

Reach Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your summit certificates

Transfer back to Moshi/Arusha

Celebrate your achievement with a well-deserved meal and rest

Trekking time: 3-4 hours

Depart from Tanzania or continue with further travel plans

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

8 Days Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Route.

Day 6: Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Transfer to hotel in Moshi

Attend a pre-climb briefing with your trekking company

Final gear check and preparation

Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate (1-2 hours)

Complete park formalities at the gate

Begin trekking through the rainforest

Ascend through dense vegetation

Reach Machame Camp at around 3,000 meters

Trekking time: 5-7 hours

Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Continue trekking through the thinning rainforest

Enter the moorland zone with unique plant life

Ascend through rocky ridges and valleys

Reach Shira Camp at around 3,840 meters

Trekking time: 4-6 hours

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Trek across the Shira Plateau with expansive views of the surroundings

Ascend to Lava Tower (4,600 meters) for acclimatization

Descend to Barranco Camp via the Barranco Wall, a challenging but rewarding climb

Reach Barranco Camp at around 3,950 meters

Trekking time: 6-8 hours

Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Continue trekking through alpine desert terrain

Traverse the Karanga Valley

Ascend to Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit

Rest and prepare for the summit attempt

Hydrate and eat a hearty meal

Trekking time: 7-9 hours

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro Machame Route

7 Days Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame Route.

Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport

Transfer: To hotel in Moshi

Activities: Pre-climb briefing, final gear check, and preparation

Drive: Moshi to Marangu Gate (1-2 hours)

Activities: Complete park formalities, begin trekking through dense rainforest

Accommodation: Mandara Hut (2,700 meters)

Trekking Time: 3-4 hours

Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Trek: Through thinning rainforest into moorland zone with unique plant life

Accommodation: Horombo Hut (3,720 meters)

Views: Panoramic views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks

Trekking Time: 5-7 hours

Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Trek: Through alpine desert terrain, cross the "Saddle" between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks

Accommodation: Kibo Hut (4,700 meters)

Preparation: Rest, hydrate, and eat a hearty meal for summit attempt

Trekking Time: 6-8 hours

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Summit Attempt: Begin around midnight, trek through challenging terrain including Gilman's Point (5,681 meters)

Summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) at sunrise

Descend: Back to Kibo Hut for rest and breakfast, then continue to Horombo Hut

Trekking Time: 11-15 hours

Day 5: Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo Hut

Descend: Through rainforest to Marangu Gate

Celebration: Receive summit certificates, transfer back to Moshi/Arusha, enjoy a well-deserved meal

Trekking Time: 5-6 hours

Departure: Depart Tanzania or continue with further travel plans