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Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Mount Kilimanjaro Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 2

Mount Kilimanjaro Shira 2 Camp

Day 3

Mount Kilimanjaro Barranco Camp

Day 4

Mount Kilimanjaro Karanga Camp

Day 5

Mount Kilimanjaro Barafu Camp

Day 6

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Millennium Camp

Day 7

Arusha (No accommodation)

End Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha - Lemosho Gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 07:00am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of the Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, we will start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach the Big Tree Camp where we will spend the night.
Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Activities Day 1

Morning

Transfer by Road, Arusha to Lemosho Gate

Rest of Day

Leave your vehicle behind and explore on foot when we take you hiking.

Accommodation Day 1

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Mountain hut

Sleep surrounded by tall trees at Mti Mkubwa Camp. The camp sits at 2650m above sea level and lies along the Lemosho Route that goes up and down the mountain. It's also the nearest camp to Lemosho Gate. Amenities are simple, with shared toilets, but you'll be camped close to plenty of other travelers with whom you can share information, advice and stories.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water All meals

Day 2

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.
Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi
Approx. time taken: 9 – 11 hrs

Activity Day 2

Morning & Afternoon

Hiking, Mti Mkubwa Camp

Accommodation Day 2

Shira 2 Camp

Camping

We think you'll love the opportunity to go camping when you stay at Shira 2 Camp.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water All meals

Day 3

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approx. time taken: 7 hrs

Activity Day 3

Morning & Afternoon

Hiking, Barranco Camp

Accommodation Day 3

Barranco Camp

Camping

Along a number of routes that climb Mt Kilimanjaro, including the Machame Route, Barranco Camp (3983m) is typical of the desert-like landscapes that occur here above the tree line. You'll be camping here (there are no huts or buildings for accommodation), and you'll wake up to views of the summit from the camping area.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water All meals

Day 4

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Activity Day 4

Morning & Afternoon

Hiking, Karanga Camp

Accommodation Day 4

Karanga Camp

Camping

There's a wild and beautiful feel to staying at Karanga Camp, which sits at an altitude of 3995m, high on Mt Kilimanjaro. There are no trees here and the surrounding alpine desert landscape is stunning. You can also see the mountain's summit from here, and there's plenty of room for everyone's tent. Lots of other climbers pass through here.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water All meals

Day 5

Karanga Camp (3963m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Activity Day 5

Morning & Afternoon

Hiking, Barafu Camp

Accommodation Day 5

Barafu Camp

Mountain hut

Barafu Camp, which lies along a number of climbing routes on Mt Kilimanjaro, is at an altitude of 4681m. The name 'barafu' means 'ice' in Swahili, which refers to the cold temperatures that you will encounter here. The views are big and the landscape is bare, and there are always plenty of other climbers camping at Barafu.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water All meals

Day 6

Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & Down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours

Climbers on the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro

Activity Day 6

Night

Hiking, Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation Day 6

Millennium Camp

Mountain hut

Rest your weary legs at Millennium Camp and enjoy the sense of achievement and the company of other travelers.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water All meals

Day 7

From Millennium To Mweka Gate

The camp is located in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you feel relieved by the reduction in altitude and the satisfaction of having reached the summit. After a cooked breakfast, drive to the park exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent, the entire group will gather to congratulate you and then give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on the promotion in the guestbook. Finally, we will hand you your commemorative certificates in our office and drive you back to the hotel in Arusha.

All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We're sure that you've had a wonderful time.

Activity Day 7

Afternoon

Transfer by Road, Mweka Gate to Arusha

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route

Arusha - Lemosho Gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)