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The 8 day Lemosho variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 8 day Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested.
鈥� Clothes.
鈥� A warm sweater as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
鈥� Comfortable shoesInternational flights (from / to home)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Tips (tipping guideline 10 USD per person per day)
Mountain equipment
Day 1 : Arrival
鈥ondorossi Gate to Forest Camp
鈥levation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
鈥istance: 6 km
鈥iking Time:3-4 hours
鈥abitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Day 2 : Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1
鈥orest Camp to Shira Camp 1
鈥levation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
鈥istance: 8 km
鈥iking Time 5-6 hours
鈥abitat: Moorland
We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
Day 3 : Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
鈥hira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
鈥levation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
鈥istance: 14 km
鈥iking Time: 5-7 hours
鈥abitat: Moorland
We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo鈥檚 glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Day 4 : Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
鈥oir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
鈥levation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
鈥istance: 7 km
鈥iking Time: 4-6 hours
鈥abitat: Semi Desert
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the 鈥淪hark鈥檚 Tooth.鈥� Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Day 5 : Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
鈥arranco Camp to Karanga Camp
鈥levation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
鈥istance: 5km
鈥iking Time: 4-5 hours
鈥abitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.
Day 6 : Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
鈥aranga Camp to Barafu Camp
鈥levation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
鈥istance: 4 km
鈥iking Time: 4-5 hours
鈥abitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Day 7 : Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
鈥arafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
鈥levation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
鈥istance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
鈥iking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
鈥abitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Day 8 : Mweka Camp to Moshi
鈥weka Camp to Moshi
鈥levation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
鈥istance: 10 km
鈥iking Time: 3-4 hours
鈥abitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Arusha.
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