8 Days | 7 NightsMount Kilimanjaro trekking Via Lemosho Route
Trekking Overview
The Machame Route known as “Whiskey Route” it has been distinguished as the most picturesque climbing route globally, celebrated for its stunning trails, magnificent views of Mount Meru, and the impressive Barranco Wall. The route is also noted for its well-maintained paths. Its unique feature is that it commences and concludes on different sides of Mount Kilimanjaro, providing a more comprehensive and enriching experience compared to other routes.
Although the Machame Route can be completed in 6 days, we recommend extending your trek by an additional day to allow for better acclimatization. This extra day enhances your chances of reaching the summit and helps mitigate the risk of altitude sickness. Should you choose to follow this recommendation, the additional day will be utilized to traverse from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp, aligning with day 5 of the Lemosho Route.
Trekking Summary
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Day 1: Machame Gate-Machame Camp ( 2850m).
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Day 2: Machame Camp-Shira Cave Camp (3750).
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Day 3: Shira Cave -Lava Tower-Baranco Camp (3900m).
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Day 4: Baranco Camp-Karanga Camp (3995m).
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Day 5: Karanga Camp-Barafu Camp (4673m).
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Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Millenium/Mweka Camp ( 3950/3000m).
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Day 7: Mweka/ Millenium Camp – Mweka Gate (1650m).
Price: $ 2,884 Per Person
- for 2 Adults
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Lemosho Gate To Mti Mkubwa [Big Tree] Camp
Today you will be transferred by road from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha to Lemosho gate. After registration you continue on the 4×4 landcruiser jeep till the trail head where you begin your trek through the rain forest zone with your guide. The forest is thick and diverse with flora and fauna, and you may experience rain this afternoon which is common in this zone making the path slightly slippery. A short and winding path takes you steadily to the first camp.
Approx. trekking distance: 7km or 4.5mi (2-3 hours)
Start altitude: 2100m or 6890ft
End altitude: 2780m or 9120ft
Highest Altitude reached: 2780m or 9120ft
Meals included today: Picnic lunch, dinner
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa[Big tree] camp
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa [Big Tree] Camp To Shira One Camp
This morning you quickly leave the forest zone on a steep path as the dense vegetation slowly eases into the Heather and moorland zone. The remainder of the day takes you on a steady hike across the Shira ridge where views of the Shira peak (the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones) gives you the spectacular jagged scenery of this eroded peak.
Approx. trekking distance: 7km or 4.5mi (4-5 hours)
Start altitude: 2780m or 9120ft
End altitude: 3505m or 11500ft
Highest Altitude reached: 3505m or 11500ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +725m or +2380ft
Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight : Shira one campsite
Day 3: Shira One Camp To Cathedral Point To Shira Two Camp
Today hike takes you gradually across the Shira Plateau within the heather and moorland and an optional extra hike to the Shira Cathedral peak (3880m) before gradually taking you to Shira two camp. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones and has been shaped by lava and volcanic activity to create a stunning jagged peak and offering a unique western view of Kibo, the highest of the peaks and your final destination on the tour.
Approx. trekking distance: 6km or 4mi (3-5 hours)
Start altitude: 3505m or 11500ft
End altitude: 3845m or 12615ft
Highest Altitude reached: 3872m or 12705ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +340m or +1115ft / -27m or -90ft
Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight : Shira two camp
Day 4: Shira Two Camp To Lava Tower To Baranco Camp
Your hike today takes you towards to Kibo cone steadily climbing up and over the edges of the alpine desert to your first high altitude at the lava tower (4630m or 15190ft). Today helps you to acclimatize and also is a great indicator to see how your body can handle the higher altitude. From the Lava Tower you begin your steep descent anti clockwise around Kibo and into the Barranco Valley passing the large flowering mountain cacti (Kilimanjaro Senecios) unique to Kilimanjaro. The day ends around the same elevation as you started on the edge of the heather and moorland.
Approx. driving distance: None
Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6mi (6-8 hours)
Start altitude: 3845m or 12615ft
End altitude: 3960m or 12990ft
Highest Altitude reached: 4630m or 15190ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +785m or +2575ft / -670m or -2200ft
Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight : Baranco camp
Day 5: Baranco Camp Via Baranco Wall To Karanga Camp
Today’s Itinerary you will ascend the Barranco Wall and Explore Karanga Valley. This morning, you will depart from camp and embark on the ascent of the Barranco Wall. This impressive non-technical scramble offers a genuine mountaineering experience, requiring no prior climbing expertise or specialized equipment. The effort is rewarded with breathtaking views from the top, including a panoramic look back at your camp and the majestic Heim Glacier on the peak.
Following the Barranco Wall, you will continue your trek through the alpine desert, meandering around the mountain towards the Karanga Valley. This descent into the Karanga Valley, the final water source on your route, is followed by an ascent to your camp for the night.
Approximate Trekking Distance: 6 km (4 miles) – 3 to 5 hours
Start Altitude: 3,960 meters (12,990 feet)
End Altitude: 4,040 meters (13,255 feet)
Highest Altitude Reached: 4,250 meters (13,945 feet)
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, and dinner
Overnight: Karanga camp
Day 6: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Today’s trek leads you through the serene and expansive alpine desert, characterized by a gradual ascent despite the lack of steep inclines. As you make your way, the imposing Kibo Cone draws nearer, and you may catch your first glimpse of Mawenzi Peak, Kilimanjaro’s second highest peak, to the east.
Given the relatively short distance of today’s trek, you will have ample time to rest and acclimate at your summit camp, preparing for the challenging summit attempt scheduled for tonight.
Approximate Trekking Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles) – 3 to 4 hours
Start Altitude: 4,040 meters (13,255 feet)
End Altitude: 4,640 meters (15,225 feet)
Highest Altitude Reached: 4,640 meters (15,225 feet)
Altitude Gain/Loss: +600 meters (+1,970 feet)
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, and dinner
Day 7: Barafu Via Stela Point To Uhuru To High/Mweka Camp
In the early morning (around 00:00am) you begin your final ascent to the summit of Uhuru peak through the arctic zone. The trek is a steep hike over loose volcanic scree through the dark and cold night and takes a slow pace in a zig-zag pattern towards Stella point (5685m or 18650ft) which is your first stop on the Kibo crater rim.
From here a short (but difficult) hike remains to take you to Uhuru Peak (5895m or 19341ft), the highest point in Africa. You usually don’t spend that long at the peak due to the extreme altitude and will descend back down to the base camp for your breakfast/ brunch. After your gear is packed up you continue the descent through the alpine desert, heather and moorland and eventually stopping at Mweka camp in the rain forest zone for a well-deserved rest.
Approx. trekking distance: 19km or 12mi (14-18 hours)
Start altitude: 4640m or 15225ft
End altitude: 3700m or 12220ft
Highest Altitude reached: 5895m or 19431ft (Peak!)
Altitude +gain / -loss: +1255m or +4206ft / -2195m or -7211ft
Meals included today: Midnight snack, brunch, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner
Overnight : Millenium/Mweka camp
Day 8: Millenium/Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate To The Hotel/Airport
Your final day on Kilimanjaro is a descent through the southern rain forest until Mweka gate where our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Moshi town or Arusha with your certificate of mountain climbing. Usually, the crew will leave you at Mweka gate and it’s a perfect opportunity to say goodbye to your crew who all generally head directly home from the end gate.
Approx. driving distance: 1 hour (to Moshi) / 2 hours (to Arusha)
Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6mi (3-4 hours)
Start altitude: 3700m or 12220ft
End altitude: 1630m or 5350ft
Highest Altitude reached: 3080m or 10105ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: -1450 or -4755ft
Meals included today: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Park fees
- Drinking water in all days
- All meals on the mountain
- Transport from the hotel to the entrance gate then from outrance gate to the hotel
- All accommodation during the trek
- Entrance fees
- Conservation Fee
- All activities in all days
- Private adventure
- Pick up and drop off to the airport
- Suitcase holders that carry your luggage
- Knowledgeable and flexible Chef
- Private and professional guide
- Chairs and tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Crew salaries e.g. porters, cook and guides
- Portable toilet
- Rescue fee
Exclusions
- Climbing gear
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Mount Kilimanjaro trekking Via Lemosho Route
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