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🏔️ 7-8 Day Kilimanjaro Trek – Lemosho Route Package
Day 1: Lemosho Gate (2,100m) → Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)
Drive from Moshi/Arusha to Lemosho Gate (3–4 hrs)

Hike 3–4 hours through rainforest

Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp ("Big Tree Camp")

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)
Ascend through moorland with panoramic views

5–6 hours of hiking

Overnight at Shira 1 Camp on Shira Plateau

Day 3: Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp (3,840m)
Gentle hike across the plateau

Optional acclimatization walk

3–5 hours of trekking

Overnight at Shira 2 Camp

Day 4: Shira 2 → Lava Tower (4,630m) → Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Climb high, sleep low (key acclimatization day)

Pass the iconic Lava Tower

6–8 hours of trekking

Overnight at Barranco Camp, with stunning views of the Barranco Wall

Day 5: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Scramble up the Barranco Wall

Short but challenging day (4–5 hours)

Overnight at Karanga Camp

Day 6: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Trek through alpine desert zone

Rest and prepare for summit attempt

3–4 hours hiking

Overnight at Barafu Camp

Day 7: Summit Day – Barafu → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Begin summit push at midnight

Reach Uhuru Peak around sunrise

Descend to Barafu for a rest, then to Mweka Camp

Long day: 12–16 hours of trekking

Day 8 (Optional Add-On Day): Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate (1,640m)
Final descent through forest (3–4 hours)

Transfer to hotel in Moshi or Arusha

Celebrate with a certificate!

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