Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route & Zanzibar Adventure

The adventure

Follow the path less travelled up Mt Kilimanjaro's longer — but arguably more scenic — Lemosho route, with time afterwards to explore another side of Tanzania. This 14-day tour takes you along incredible landscapes and up challenging terrain to the continent's highest peak with experienced guides and porters cheering you on. But there's plenty more that awaits closer to the Earth's surface, like Zanzibar's spice plantations and postcard-perfect beaches to rest sore muscles.

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14-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.

Arrive at any time.

Day 2Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending…

Kilimanjaro

Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.

Day 3Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge…

Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.

Day 4Travel across the Shira plateauBecause the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.

Because the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.

Day 5Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower

Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.

Day 6Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up…

Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.

Day 7Trek through the alpine desert up to Barafu CampIn preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.

In preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.

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