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

DAY 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb

When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport our Tanzania Specialist guide is there waiting for you. He then drops you off at your hotel, where you can relax from your flight.

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

Today you start your incredible journey via the Lemosho Route. Your guide picks you up in the morning and takes you on an approximately 4-hour drive to the western entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park (2,200 m). The road leads through a beautiful tropical rainforest after which you arrive at the drop-off point at 3,500 meters where you can admire the beautiful Shira plateau. The walking route to the first camp is flat which allows you to get used to the high altitude.

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

In the morning you depart from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This walk is not difficult and you can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro's surroundings as you climb higher. On a clear day, Shira 2 Camp is the perfect location to see Mount Meru (the fifth peak of Africa). After lunch, take an acclimatization walk to Lava Tower Camp (elevation gain of 200m) to increase the chances to summit and reduce the chances of 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)

From Shira Camp 2 to the beautiful Lava Tower at 4,630 m (15,190 ft), you go through many ascents and descents with amazing views along the way. You have lunch at Lava Tower for one to two hours for your body to acclimatize as you might feel uncomfortable with the increase in altitude. After lunch, you descend to Barranco Camp. Watch out for strange-looking flowering plants that grow up to five meters high! Barranco Camp is located at the foot of the imposing Barranco Wall, which is impressive in both its sheer size and steepness.

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

After breakfast, you depart from Barranco Camp to the Barranco Wall. For many people, this is their favourite part of the climb. Once at the top of the Barranco Wall, you have a spectacular view of the Kibo Volcano and Mount Meru.After breakfast, you depart from Barranco Camp to the Barranco Wall. For many people, this is their favourite part of the climb. Once at the top of the Barranco Wall, you have a spectacular view of the Kibo Volcano and Mount Meru.

Afterwards, a more difficult hike starts to reach Karanga Camp. This route has many ascents and descents, so keep the right pace. You have lunch at the camp and after a rest, you can take an acclimatization hike in the direction of 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 the starting point for your ascent to the Uhuru Peak - the top of Kilimanjaro! You start after breakfast and arrive at the camp around lunch. Have a rest and after you regain your strength, take an acclimatization hike to Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870m) and back. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and experience the thrill of high-altitude camping as you prepare for the final push to the summit around midnight.

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! Around midnight you start from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak. The climb leads over good trails and the most challenging part is the high altitude. Once you reach the summit you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise, which is quite impressive at this height! After a short time at the top, where you celebrate your ultimate triumph, you descend slowly to the scenic 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

The Millennium camp is located in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up today, you feel a sense of relief from the reduced altitude and satisfaction from reaching the summit. After breakfast, you take an easy walk to the park exit.

DAY 9-10: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb

Sadly, this is the end of your holiday and the time to go home has arrived. Enjoy your last hours in Tanzania before our driver comes to pick you up and takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Still longing for more? It's also possible to add a few days of safari or a beach holiday to your Kilimanjaro adventure!