10-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the successful 7-day Lemosho Route. The way with the best chance of success is the Lemosho route. On top of that, this path gives you a great view of West Kilimanjaro’s beautiful scenery. This route meets up with the Machame road in the second stage. There are beautiful views and interesting landmarks along the way, like the well-known Barranco wall.

The Lemosho path can be used to climb in seven to eight days. One starts at an elevation of 3,500 meters, while the other at 2,200 meters. This is the difference between the two paths. The eight-day climb starts at a lower elevation, so the first day you hike through a tropical jungle. This isn’t true for the 7-day climb. You can drive through the tropical jungle here, but you can only walk through it on the way back.

That’s how long the Lemosho road takes, which is the same as what it says on the Lemosho-Shira route.

Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb
Day 2: Lemosho Route (1/7) | Drop off (3,500 m/11,483 ft) – Shira 1 Camp (3,510 m/11,515 ft)
Day 3: Lemosho Route (2/7) | Shira 1 Camp (3,510 m/11,515 ft) – Shira 2 Camp (3,890 m/12,762 ft)
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)
Day 5: Lemosho Route (4/7) | Barranco Camp (3950 m/12,959 ft) – Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft)
Day 6: Lemosho Route (5/7) | Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft) – Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft)
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)
Day 8: Lemosho Route (7/7) | Millennium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m/5,380 ft) – Hotel
Day 9 – 10: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb

Tanzania Zanzibar Safari gives a one-of-a-kind service during the climb.

The hardest thing you can do is climb Kilimanjaro. Little things can make a big difference, that’s why we send you up with trained guides, porters, and a cook. Through the Lemosho way, they take care of you by checking on your health twice a day and giving you tasty food. Does that sound like too much? Not if you want to get to the top! Because we know that altitude sickness can sneak up on you and that good eating is important to keep you going on a tough climb.

You can also get a lot of information from us to help you get ready for your climb via the Lemosho way.

It tells you about Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro, how to get ready, and what you can buy or rent. Another thing we want to bring up is that we work with the Kilimanjaro Responsible Travel Organization (KRTO). That means that while we climb, we look out for our team and the mountain. This way, you can climb without worrying. Are you ready for an event you’ll never forget?

*We can send you the menu ahead of time if you’d like to see it.

How fit do you have to be to go up Kilimanjaro the Lemosho Way?

Kilimanjaro is very hard to climb because of its high elevation, fast ascent rate, and changing weather. You will walk for six to seven hours every day on average when you climb. It is definitely possible if you are healthy and fit. You can do many things to improve your chances of making it to the top and to make sure you enjoy the hike.

Take your time. Allow your body time to adjust and get used to the altitude by hiking slowly.
Get ready. Also, being in good shape helps a lot with the climb. Hiking a few months before the climb is a great way to prepare, especially walks that last more than one day. But running and other physical activities are also good ways to get ready.

Add one more day. There is no way to know ahead of time who will get altitude sickness. This risk will go down if you climb for one more day. Because the climb is spread out over more days, your body has more time to get used to being taller. We really think you should do this to improve your chances of getting to the top.

Day by day breakdown

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb

You can meet our Tanzania Zanzibar Safari guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport when you get there. After the ride, he drops you off at your hotel so you can rest after your trip.
Getting ready for the climb: Before the climb, you meet your guide, who tells you about the climb and gives you important tips on what to wear, what to bring, and how to make the climb 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!