11-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the successful 8-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?

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11-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the successful 8-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 (1/8) | Lemosho Gate (2,100 m/6,889 ft) – Big Tree Camp (2,780 m/9,120 ft)

You’ll be picked up at your hotel by our guide in the morning and taken to the Londorossi Gate on the west side, where your amazing Kilimanjaro climb starts. After getting registered and getting your ascent pass, you go to Big Tree Camp, which is the first camp on the route. You need to cross a jungle, so don’t forget to bring your rain jacket. As you get used to the altitude, take a 300-meter walk to Shira 1 Camp after lunch. For dinner, go back to Big Tree Camp.

Day 3: Lemosho Route (2/8) | Big Tree Camp (2,780 m/9,120 ft) – Shira 1 Camp (3,510 m/11,515 ft)

After an early wake-up call and breakfast, the hike begins with a slow climb to 3,505 meters, where the first view of the Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano is truly breathtaking. The walk to Shira 1 high mountain camp is pretty easy and only takes about 5–6 hours. This helps with the important process of getting used to the altitude, which is a key part of trekking success. When you get to the camp, lunch is given, and you can either rest in your tent or go for a walk in the area.

Day 4: Lemosho Route (3/8) | Shira 1 Camp (3,510 m/11,515 ft) – Shira 2 Camp (3,890 m/12,762 ft)

You walk from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp today. It’s not hard to do 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 5: Lemosho Route (4/8) | 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)

Today, the Lemosho route and the Machame route meet. From Shira Camp 2, you can walk to the beautiful Lava Tower, which is 4,630 m (15,190 ft) high. There are a lot of ups and downs in this part of the walk, but the views are beautiful. You might start to feel a little shaky because of the height after a long walk. So, it’s important to find the right speed so that your body can get used to the higher place. You go down to Barranco Camp at the base of Barranco Wall after lunch.

Day 6: Lemosho Route (5/8) | Barranco Camp (3,950 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. You have lunch at the camp, and then you can take a break and go on a walk to get used to the altitude. The hike will take you to Barafu Camp.

Day 7: Lemosho Route (6/8) | Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft) – Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft)

You’ll hike to Barafu Camp today (after breakfast, of course!). You can start your climb to Uhuru Peak, which is the top of Kilimanjaro, from this camp. Around lunchtime, you get to the camp. Rest, and when you’re ready, go on a hike to Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870 m) and back to get used to the cooler air. 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 8: Lemosho Route (7/8) | Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) – Millenium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft)

Today is finally the big day! The climb from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak starts around midnight. 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 party at the top (because, hey, you just climbed Kilimanjaro!), you start the slow drop to the beautiful Millennium Camp.

Day 9: Lemosho Route (8/8) | 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 can easily walk to Mweka Gate, which is the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park, after breakfast.

After that, your car takes you back to the hotel so you can rest. Memories, views, and a real sense of success that you will never forget are waiting for you!

Day 10 – 11: 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!