Travel details
USD 3,670
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/10 | 10 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
Beyond the clouds, the sound of grass
The hush of light spreading across the plateau
When I look back, every scene I passed is there
—
This mountaineering plan uses the Lemosho Route, starting from the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, and aims for the summit over eight days while gradually acclimatizing to altitude. The first day walks through tropical rainforest, and the landscape gradually opens up. From the second day onward, the route passes through the Shira Plateau, Barranco Valley, and Karanga junction, traversing diverse terrain such as rock faces and ridgelines.
The summit assault begins in the middle of the night on the seventh day, passing Stella Point to reach Uhuru Peak. From the summit, you can take in, at a glance, the landscapes and the time you have walked through. The descent goes via Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate. Throughout the route, the trip is characterized by a richly changing natural environment and a gentle itinerary.
Signature points
Western approach, surrendering to a gradient of landscapes
From tropical rainforest to plateau, ridgeline, and scree.
The Lemosho Route turns the gradual change of scenery itself into the experience.
A gentle schedule that harmonizes body and altitude
The eight-day itinerary provides not only physical pacing but also time to spare.
Your senses are steadily prepared for the midnight summit assault.
Quiet camp time in your own private space
Staying in a private tent lets you keep distance from other climbers,
loosening the tension of the climb while quietly resting your mind and body.
Itinerary
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Tanzania - Arusha
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Private vehicle transfer
Driver will meet you at the airport.
Check in at a hotel in Arusha city. (Approximately 1 hour transfer)
Afterwards, there will be a climb briefing and gear check at the hotel.
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Venus Premier Hotel
http://venushotels.co.tz/
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Breakfast
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8:00
Private vehicle transfer
The driver and climbing staff will pick you up at the hotel.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro National Park. (Approximately 3 hours)
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Tanzania - Kilimanjaro National Park
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After registration at Londorossi Gate, begin the climb.
This route follows well-maintained mountain trails where you can closely experience the richness of the rainforest ecosystem.
On this section you will see lush ferns, moss-covered giant trees, and, if you are lucky, wildlife such as the black-and-white colobus monkey. Because humidity is high and the ground can be slippery, proceed at a slow pace and move as if in conversation with nature.
[English Guide]
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Lunch
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Tanzania - Mti Mkubwa
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Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp.
(2650 m)
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Mti Mkubwa Camp
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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morning
After breakfast, depart Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Leave the quiet of Mti Mkubwa Camp and head along a route toward the Shira Plateau of Kilimanjaro. As altitude increases, the scenery changes from dense rainforest to shorter grassland and shrub zones, allowing you to experience the shifts in plant life.
Ahead, the vast Shira Plateau opens up, and on clear days you may catch distant views of Kibo Peak. Shira 1 Camp is located around 3,500 meters and offers a breezy highland setting for a comfortable tent stay. This day is important as the first step in altitude acclimatization.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Shira 1
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afternoon
Arrive at Shira 1.
(3500 m)
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Lunch
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Shira Camp One
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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morning
After breakfast, depart Shira 1 Camp.
This section gently crosses the Shira Plateau with few strenuous climbs, allowing you to savor the expansive scenery as you go. Alpine plants dot the ground, and the dry air and passing winds emphasize the high altitude.
On clear days you can enjoy spectacular views: Kibo Peak to the east and Mt. Mawenzi to the west. Walking the broad plateau is a special experience. At Shira 2 Camp you can calmly spend time acclimatizing to the higher altitude in preparation for the following days.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Shira 2
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Arrive at Shira 2.
(3900 m)
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Lunch
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Shira Camp Two
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Morning
Depart Shira 2.
This important stage promotes altitude acclimatization by traversing the high, dry plateau and making a rapid ascent to Lava Tower (about 4,600 m). After lunch you slowly descend toward the Barranco Valley. On this route, where climate zones and scenery change continuously, you can enjoy Kilimanjaro's unique vegetation such as strange rock formations and vast stands of giant senecios. Baranco Camp is located in a beautiful valley and provides a place to rest well before the next day's climb.
[English Guide]
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Lunch
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Tanzania - Baranco Camp
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Afternoon
Arrive at Baranco Camp.
(3976 m)
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Baranco Camp
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Morning
Depart Baranco Camp.
A thrilling start as you scramble up the steep slope known as the “Barranco Wall” early in the morning. After climbing the rock face, expansive views of Kilimanjaro open up below. Afterwards you head to Karanga Camp with repeated ups and downs. It’s a day where changes in elevation and pacing are important.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Karanga Camp
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Afternoon
Arrive at Karanga Camp.
(4033 m)
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Lunch
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Karanga Camp
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Morning
Depart Karanga Camp.
Leaving Karanga Camp at approximately 3,995 meters, you head to Barafu Camp (about 4,673 meters), the base for the summit assault. This section is an important final step for altitude acclimatization; although the distance is relatively short, the elevation gain places stress on the body, so a slow, careful pace is required.
Along the way, you’ll traverse rocky terrain and, in the distance, see the glint of glaciers while experiencing the harshness of the high mountains in a quiet atmosphere.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Barafu Camp
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Afternoon
Arrive at Barafu Camp (base camp).
(4673 m)
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Lunch
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Barafu Camp
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Dinner
After an early dinner, take a short nap.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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0:00
Start for the summit around midnight.
In the middle of the night, depart Barafu Camp at 4,673 meters and begin the ascent toward Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) in subzero darkness. This summit assault is the most difficult part of the journey: steep slopes, extreme cold, and thin air make it a grueling challenge.
Relying only on the beam of your headlamp to light your footing, you steadily gain altitude step by step, eventually passing Stella Point as the eastern sky begins to lighten slightly.
[English Guide]
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Arrive at Uhuru Peak (5895 m)! Reaching Uhuru Peak at dawn offers a magnificent panorama of the African continent and is an unforgettable, deeply moving moment.
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Afterward, descend slowly.
After savoring the emotional moment at Uhuru Peak, you descend the steep slopes from the summit toward Millennium Camp at about 3,810 meters.
As the altitude decreases the air gradually becomes richer and you feel relief in your body while carefully making your way over rocky and scree-covered paths.
[English Guide]
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Tanzania - Millennium Camp
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Afternoon
Arrived at Millennium Camp.
(3810 m)
[English Guide]
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Millenium Camp
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Morning
Descend to Mweka Gate.
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Tanzania - Mweka Gate
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Lunch
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After descending, drive to Arusha.
(Approximately 2 hours travel)
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Tanzania - Arusha
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Venus Premier Hotel
http://venushotels.co.tz/
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
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Private car transfer
Depart Arusha for Kilimanjaro Airport.
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Tanzania - Arusha
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Private vehicle transfer
Driver will meet you at the airport.
Check in at a hotel in Arusha city. (Approximately 1 hour transfer)
Afterwards, there will be a climb briefing and gear check at the hotel.
-
Venus Premier Hotel
http://venushotels.co.tz/
-
Breakfast
-
8:00
Private vehicle transfer
The driver and climbing staff will pick you up at the hotel.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro National Park. (Approximately 3 hours)
-
Tanzania - Kilimanjaro National Park
-
After registration at Londorossi Gate, begin the climb.
This route follows well-maintained mountain trails where you can closely experience the richness of the rainforest ecosystem.
On this section you will see lush ferns, moss-covered giant trees, and, if you are lucky, wildlife such as the black-and-white colobus monkey. Because humidity is high and the ground can be slippery, proceed at a slow pace and move as if in conversation with nature.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Tanzania - Mti Mkubwa
-
Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp.
(2650 m)
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Mti Mkubwa Camp
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
morning
After breakfast, depart Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Leave the quiet of Mti Mkubwa Camp and head along a route toward the Shira Plateau of Kilimanjaro. As altitude increases, the scenery changes from dense rainforest to shorter grassland and shrub zones, allowing you to experience the shifts in plant life.
Ahead, the vast Shira Plateau opens up, and on clear days you may catch distant views of Kibo Peak. Shira 1 Camp is located around 3,500 meters and offers a breezy highland setting for a comfortable tent stay. This day is important as the first step in altitude acclimatization.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Shira 1
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afternoon
Arrive at Shira 1.
(3500 m)
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Lunch
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Shira Camp One
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
morning
After breakfast, depart Shira 1 Camp.
This section gently crosses the Shira Plateau with few strenuous climbs, allowing you to savor the expansive scenery as you go. Alpine plants dot the ground, and the dry air and passing winds emphasize the high altitude.
On clear days you can enjoy spectacular views: Kibo Peak to the east and Mt. Mawenzi to the west. Walking the broad plateau is a special experience. At Shira 2 Camp you can calmly spend time acclimatizing to the higher altitude in preparation for the following days.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Shira 2
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Arrive at Shira 2.
(3900 m)
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Lunch
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Shira Camp Two
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Morning
Depart Shira 2.
This important stage promotes altitude acclimatization by traversing the high, dry plateau and making a rapid ascent to Lava Tower (about 4,600 m). After lunch you slowly descend toward the Barranco Valley. On this route, where climate zones and scenery change continuously, you can enjoy Kilimanjaro's unique vegetation such as strange rock formations and vast stands of giant senecios. Baranco Camp is located in a beautiful valley and provides a place to rest well before the next day's climb.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
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Tanzania - Baranco Camp
-
Afternoon
Arrive at Baranco Camp.
(3976 m)
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Baranco Camp
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Morning
Depart Baranco Camp.
A thrilling start as you scramble up the steep slope known as the “Barranco Wall” early in the morning. After climbing the rock face, expansive views of Kilimanjaro open up below. Afterwards you head to Karanga Camp with repeated ups and downs. It’s a day where changes in elevation and pacing are important.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Karanga Camp
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Afternoon
Arrive at Karanga Camp.
(4033 m)
-
Lunch
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Karanga Camp
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Morning
Depart Karanga Camp.
Leaving Karanga Camp at approximately 3,995 meters, you head to Barafu Camp (about 4,673 meters), the base for the summit assault. This section is an important final step for altitude acclimatization; although the distance is relatively short, the elevation gain places stress on the body, so a slow, careful pace is required.
Along the way, you’ll traverse rocky terrain and, in the distance, see the glint of glaciers while experiencing the harshness of the high mountains in a quiet atmosphere.
[English Guide]
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Tanzania - Barafu Camp
-
Afternoon
Arrive at Barafu Camp (base camp).
(4673 m)
-
Lunch
-
Barafu Camp
-
Dinner
After an early dinner, take a short nap.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
0:00
Start for the summit around midnight.
In the middle of the night, depart Barafu Camp at 4,673 meters and begin the ascent toward Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) in subzero darkness. This summit assault is the most difficult part of the journey: steep slopes, extreme cold, and thin air make it a grueling challenge.
Relying only on the beam of your headlamp to light your footing, you steadily gain altitude step by step, eventually passing Stella Point as the eastern sky begins to lighten slightly.
[English Guide]
-
Arrive at Uhuru Peak (5895 m)! Reaching Uhuru Peak at dawn offers a magnificent panorama of the African continent and is an unforgettable, deeply moving moment.
-
Afterward, descend slowly.
After savoring the emotional moment at Uhuru Peak, you descend the steep slopes from the summit toward Millennium Camp at about 3,810 meters.
As the altitude decreases the air gradually becomes richer and you feel relief in your body while carefully making your way over rocky and scree-covered paths.
[English Guide]
-
Breakfast
-
Lunch
-
Tanzania - Millennium Camp
-
Afternoon
Arrived at Millennium Camp.
(3810 m)
[English Guide]
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Millenium Camp
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
-
Morning
Descend to Mweka Gate.
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Tanzania - Mweka Gate
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Lunch
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After descending, drive to Arusha.
(Approximately 2 hours travel)
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Tanzania - Arusha
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Venus Premier Hotel
http://venushotels.co.tz/
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
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Private car transfer
Depart Arusha for Kilimanjaro Airport.
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Car
As stated in the itinerary
Guide / Assistant
As stated in the itinerary
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：8 LUN：8 DIN：7
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Airport transfers, 2 nights of accommodation before and after the climb (Arusha), Kilimanjaro National Park transfers, national park entrance fees, campsite fees, accompanying staff, one tent, meals and drinking water during the climb
Excludes (Others)
International airfare, camping equipment other than tableware and tents, tips for accompanying staff
Accommodation list
| 1 |
Arusha
Venus Premier Hotel
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 2 |
Big Tree
Mti Mkubwa Camp
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 3 |
Shira 1
Shira Camp One
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 4 |
Shira 2
Shira Camp Two
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 5 |
Baranco Camp
Baranco Camp
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 6 |
Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 7 |
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 8 |
Millennium Camp
Millenium Camp
2person(s) 1rooms
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