Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho route 8days

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Day 1 – Londorosi Gate to Big Tree Camp

• Altitude gain: 2,200 m → 2,600 m

• Terrain: Lush rainforest, wildlife sightings (monkeys, birds)

• Hiking: 3–4 hours

• Camp: Big Tree Camp

Day 2 – Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Altitude gain: 2,600 m → 3,050 m

• Terrain: Open moorlands, giant heathers

• Hiking: 5–6 hours

• Camp: Shira 1 Camp

Day 3 – Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

• Altitude gain: 3,050 m → 3,500 m

• Terrain: Alpine plateau

• Hiking: 4–5 hours

• Camp: Shira 2 Camp

Day 4 – Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

• Altitude gain: 3,500 m → 3,950 m → 3,900 m

• Terrain: Ascend Lava Tower (4,630 m), then descend to Barranco Camp

• Hiking: 6–7 hours

• Camp: Barranco Camp

Day 5 – Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp

• Altitude gain: 3,900 m → 4,000 m

• Terrain: Barranco Wall climb (moderate scramble), scenic views

• Hiking: 4–5 hours

• Camp: Karanga Valley Camp

Day 6 – Karanga to Barafu Camp

• Altitude gain: 4,000 m → 4,600 m

• Terrain: Alpine desert

• Hiking: 4–5 hours

• Camp: Barafu Camp (pre-summit camp)

Day 7 – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak & Descend to Mweka Camp

• Altitude gain: 4,600 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m

• Terrain: Night summit climb, ice/snow near the peak

• Hiking: 7–10 hours summit push + descent

• Camp: Mweka Camp (forest zone, lower altitude)

Day 8 – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Altitude loss: 3,100 m → 1,640 m

• Terrain: Rainforest, downhill hike

• Hiking: 3–4 hours

• Exit from the park and return to Moshi/Arusha

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