8 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE- FANTASTIC END OF YEAR HIKING
NEW YEAR'S EVE KILIMANJARO SUMMIT 2025

On the Day 1 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro hiking,You will be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m, transported to the Lemosho route gate on Kilimanjaro's western side. After completing the registration procedure, you will begin your steady ascent through the trees of the Lemosho glades to Big Tree camp, where you will spend the night. 7 kilometers traveled
Time allotted for use: 4 hours
Lunch and dinner are served.
Big Tree Camp provides lodging.

On the Day 2 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro climbing Today's hike will take you through a plateau of lush moorland and heather dotted with volcanic rock formations. We will travel via Shira 1 Camp, where there are frequent views of Kibo Peak floating in the clouds, on our way to Shira 2. As we approach Shira 1, we gain some height, and portions of the trail are rather steep. As you go towards Shira 2, you will have the opportunity to see the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain, as well as some uncommon Kibo panoramas. Our slow ascent through the Shira Plateau's moorland will aid in acclimatization, and we will enjoy spectacular panoramic vistas Kilimanjaro climbing . 16.5 kilometers traveled
Time required: 9 - 11 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Shira Campsite for an overnight

On the Day 3 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Today you will trek over the plateau to Shira Camp two, which is located on moorland meadows near a creek. Although there are a number of walks available on the plateau to make this an ideal acclimatization day. 10 kilometers traveled
7 hours to be utilized
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Shira Camp provides lodging

On the Day 4 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro climbing, After breakfast, you will go east along a difficult trail above the forest toward Kilimanjaro's imposing mass. After many hours of trekking, you'll arrive to the iconic landmark known as Lava Tower, which stands at 4,630 m/15,190 ft. This hefty relic of Kilimanjaro's past volcanic activity towers several hundred feet above the path. The brave can scramble to the top of the tower for bonus points.

After stopping for lunch near Lava Tower, descend for 2 hours beneath the lower cliffs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m/12,960 ft. This trek provides several photo possibilities, especially if the walls are encrusted with ice. Barranco Camp is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Walls, ensuring a magnificent sunset as you wait for dinner. On this day, be on the lookout for any indications of altitude sickness caused by Kilimanjaro climbing,

On the Day 5 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro hiking After a wonderful night's sleep and breakfast, we headed off towards the 4640m Karanga camp. The ascent will take us past bleak scree slopes with no flora in sight. The altitude makes the uphill hike much more arduous. We eat and relax in the afternoon after arriving at camp, preparing for a hard night and day ahead. It is critical to stay hydrated and warm. We eat early and then attempt to sleep because we will be getting up between 11pm and 12pm to begin the Kilimanjaro hiking to the mountain. 3 kilometers traveled
Time allotted for use: 3 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Karanga Camp provides lodging

On the Day 6 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro climbing This morning, you'll climb east across the intervening peaks and valleys to join the Mweka Path, which will serve as your descending route. Turn left up the mountain and trek up the ridge for another hour through a barren environment to Barafu Hut, where you will be served a cooked meal. Because there is no water at Barafu Cam, the last water station on this route is Karanga Valley.

Despite the fact that Barafu is the Swahili word for ice. Kilimanjaro's famed snows may be seen high above Barafu Camp, near the mountain's summit. Your tent will be placed on a narrow, rocky, wind-swept ridge, so become acquainted with the landscape before nightfall to avoid mishaps. Prepare your Kilimanjaro climbing summit equipment and warm gear, and drink plenty of water. After an early meal, retire to bed for a few hours of well-deserved rest. 13.4 kilometers traveled
Time to use: 12-15 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Barafu Campsite provides lodging

On the Day 7 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro hiking You'll wake up at 11:30 p.m. and drag your feet off into the night after some hot tea and cookies. Most climbers find the 6-hour ascent northwest up over steep scree between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point on the crater rim to be the most difficult leg of the route. You stop at Stella Point, 5,685 m/18,650 ft, for a short rest and a spectacular dawn. You join the highest portion of the Marangu Route at Stella Point, but don't stay too long because it will be exceedingly tough to restart owing to cold and weariness.

Depending on the time of year and current weather patterns, you may encounter snow on your final journey. On the peak, you may take pride in your of 8 Days Kilimanjaro hiking accomplishment and know that you are creating a day to remember for the rest of your life. After your 3-hour descent from the top down to Barafu Camp, you'll have a well-deserved but brief break before hiking down a rock and scree trail into the moorland and, eventually, into the forest to Mweka Camp. 3,100 m/10,170 ft Because this camp is in the higher forest, expect mist or rain in the late afternoon. Dinner and laundry services will be provided, and the camp office will offer drinking water, soft drinks, chocolates, and beers. 12.5 kilometers traveled
Time to use: 6.5 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On the Day 8 of 8 Days Kilimanjaro climbing After a well-deserved breakfast, it's a short picturesque 3-hour journey back to the park entrance; please note that no tips are offered on the way until all of your stuff and the rest of the crew have safely arrived at the gate; nevertheless, remember to thank your gate employees. At Mweka Gate, you will sign your name and record your information in a register. This is also where successful climbers of 8 Days Kilimanjaro climbing typically get their summit certificates, which are usually accompanied by a bottle of champagne. Climbers who reach Stella Point get green certificates, while those who reach Uhuru Peak get gold awards. From Mweka Gate, go 3 kilometers to Mweka Village, where you will be served a delightful hot lunch before being transported back to Moshi. 12.5 kilometers traveled
Time to use: 6.5 hours
Breakfast and lunch are served.