7 Days Climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Londorossi Gate-Mti Mkubwa
1 stop
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Lemosho Route is regarded as one of the prettiest route on Kilimanjaro. We begin trekking in the thick, fertile rainforest until we reach the wildflowers and shrubs of the heath ecosystem. Approaching from the west, we cross one of most beautiful areas on Kilimanjaro, the vast Shira Plateau, before traversing the mountain along the southern circuit. The Lemosho route is for those with previous backpacking experience
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Hike to Shira 1 Camp
1 stop
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After breakfast and check-up, You will depart from the campsite and start the climb towards the heath and moorland zone. A couple of hours after lunch, we will cross into the Shira Caldera, a high-altitude desert plateau that contrasts with the previous rainforest. Today, you will get your first close-up views of Kibo, the summit of Kilimanjaro.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Hike to Shira 2 Camp[ 3900m]
1 stop
3
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After breakfast, we will trek east across the Shira plateau, with a visit to Shira Cathedral Peak (3850m) for acclimatization.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Lava tower to Barranco Camp[ 3960m]
1 stop
4
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A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4,550 m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below near our campsite at Barranco valley
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Baranco to Barafu Camp
1 stop
5
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Following breakfast, we will leave Barranco and ascend a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elevation 4250m/13,900ft), passing through the Karanga Valley (elevation 4050m/13,250ft) until we reach the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. We will then continue to the Barafu Camp, marking the completion of the South Circuit and offering various views of the summit.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Hiking to Summit-Descend to Mweka Camp
1 stop
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In the early morning hours (around midnight to 2 am), we will proceed towards the summit, making our way between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, and ascending through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim,you will ascend from 4700m to 5895m, covering a distance of 5km in 5-7 hours to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. After spending a few minutes at the summit, you will begin your descent, covering 13km to an elevation of 3090m. This part of the journey will take approximately 5-6 hours and involves passing through stone scree and ice-capped regions.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Descend to mweka Gate- Drive to Moshi or Arusha.
1 stop
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After breakfast, we will begin our descent to the Mweka Park Gate, where you will receive your summit certificates. Our vehicle will be waiting for you at the gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi, marking the end of the 7-day Kilimanjaro Climb.
7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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