10-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the successful 7-day Lemosho Route.

Many people want to see everything that Tanzania has to offer. Tanzania has it all: amazing safaris where you can see Africa’s “Big Five,” climbing Kilimanjaro, or just relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Good news: Adventure In The Wild Safaris can make a schedule just for you that includes everything you want to see and do.

This list of our most popular trips might give you some ideas. Some of our clients really enjoy taking it easy on one of Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches after an exciting tour. Would you also like that?

We are here to help you, whether you choose one of our famous Tanzania itineraries or want to make your own. Here you are! Get ready to enjoy Tanzania at your own pace, the way you like it!

10-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the successful 7-day Lemosho Route – Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb

When you get to Kilimanjaro International Airport, our Adventure In The Wild Safaris guide will be there to meet you. After the trip, he drops you off at your hotel where you can rest.
Getting ready for your climb: Before you start your climb, you meet your guide. He tells you about the climb and gives you important tips on what to wear, what to bring, and how to make it as easy as possible.

Day 2: Lemosho Route (1/7) | Drop off (3,500 m/11,483 ft) – Shira 1 Camp (3,510 m/11,515 ft)

You begin your amazing trip today via the Lemosho Route. There is a 4-hour drive to the western entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park (2,200 m) with your guide. He or she gets you up in the morning. Once you get to the drop-off point at 3,500 meters, you can see the beautiful Shira plateau. The road goes through a beautiful tropical jungle. It’s easy to get used to the high altitude on the flat path that leads to the first camp.

Day 3: Lemosho Route (2/7) | Shira 1 Camp (3,510 m/11,515 ft) – Shira 2 Camp (3,890 m/12,762 ft)

You leave Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) in the morning and go to Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). There is no difficulty to this walk, and as you go up, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and unique plants around Kilimanjaro. Shira 2 Camp is the best place to see Mount Meru, which is the fifth highest mountain in Africa, on a clear day. As you get used to the altitude, take a walk to Lava Tower Camp after lunch (an elevation gain of 200m). This will increase your chances of reaching the top and lower your risk of getting altitude sickness.

Day 4: Lemosho Route (3/7) | Shira 2 Camp (3,890 m/12,762 ft) – Lava Tower (4,630 m/15,190 ft) – Barranco Camp (3,950 m/12,959 ft)

You go up and down a lot of hills with great views on your way from Shira Camp 2 to the beautiful Lava Tower at 4,630 m (15,190 ft). You eat lunch at Lava Tower for one to two hours so that your body can get used to the higher air. If you don’t, you might feel sick. You go down to Barranco Camp after lunch. Be careful of growing plants that look weird and can grow up to five meters tall! The amazing Barranco Wall is right below the camp. The wall is huge and very steep, which makes it even more impressive.

Day 5: Lemosho Route (4/7) | Barranco Camp (3950 m/12,959 ft) – Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft)

You leave Barranco Camp for the Barranco Wall after breakfast. A lot of people love this part of the climb. You can see the Kibo Volcano and Mount Meru in all their glory from the top of the Barranco Wall.

After that, the walk to Karanga Camp gets harder. Keep the right pace because this path goes up and down a lot. At camp, you can have lunch and then take a break. After some time to get used to the altitude, you can go on a walk to Barafu Camp.

Day 6: Lemosho Route (5/7) | Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft) – Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft)

Barafu Camp is where you begin your climb to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest place on Kilimanjaro. You leave after breakfast and get to camp around lunchtime. Rest, and when you’re ready, go on a hike to Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870m) and back to get used to the altitude. As you get ready for the last push to the top around midnight, take in the breathtaking views of the nearby peaks and feel the thrill of camping at a high elevation.

Day 7: Lemosho Route (6/7) | Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) – Millennium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft)

Today is the day! You start your hike from Barafu Camp at midnight and go to Uhuru Peak. The hardest part of the climb is getting to the top, which is done on good paths. Enjoy a beautiful sunrise when you reach the top, which is pretty amazing from this height! After a short time at the top, where you can enjoy your ultimate victory, you slowly make your way down to the beautiful Millennium Camp.

Day 8: Lemosho Route (7/7) | Millennium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m/5,380 ft) – Hotel

There is a tropical jungle where the Millennium camp is located. Today when you wake up, you’ll feel relieved that you’re not as high and happy that you made it to the top. You walk easily to the park exit after breakfast.

After that, your car takes you back to the hotel so you can rest.

Day 9 – 10: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb

It’s time to go home now that your vacation is over. Have fun in Tanzania for a few more hours before our driver picks you up and takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your trip home. Do you still want more? You can also add a few days of hiking or a trip to the beach to your Kilimanjaro trip!