10-Day Kilimanjaro Adventure via the 8-Day Lemosho Route

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Afternoon/Evening: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by Trust Tours and Safaris’ representative, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. After check-in, unwind and enjoy the hotel’s amenities, preparing for the adventure ahead.
• Evening: Meet with your guide for a pre-climb briefing. This session will provide essential information on the trek, introduce you to the team, and offer packing advice to ensure you are fully prepared.

Included: Airport transfer, dinner, hotel accommodation in Arusha.

Day 2: Rest and Acclimatization Day in Arusha

• Morning: Start the day with breakfast and then embark on a guided walking tour of Arusha. This day allows you to gently acclimatize while exploring local culture, markets, and nearby attractions.
• Afternoon: Return to the hotel to review equipment, complete last-minute preparations, and relax. Your guide will be available for any questions regarding the upcoming climb.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, hotel accommodation, guided tour of Arusha.

Day 3: Drive to Londorossi Gate (2,100 m) and Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750 m)

• Morning: After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Londorossi Gate for registration. From here, you’ll drive further to the trailhead, where the trek officially begins.
• Afternoon: Begin the ascent through lush rainforests, with the possibility of spotting colobus monkeys and other wildlife. The hike today is gradual, leading to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp, where you’ll spend your first night on the mountain.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, park entry fees, guided trek, camping accommodation.

Day 4: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp (3,500 m)

• Morning: After breakfast, continue hiking through the forest before entering the moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper, with incredible views of the Shira Plateau and surrounding landscapes.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Shira 1 Camp for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring or resting. This area provides your first close views of Kibo Peak, enhancing the sense of adventure.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided trek, camping accommodation.

Day 5: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast before setting off on a relatively short trek across the Shira Plateau. This part of the journey offers spectacular views of the plateau, valleys, and distant Mount Meru.
• Afternoon: After reaching Shira 2 Camp, have lunch and spend the afternoon resting or taking short acclimatization hikes around the area.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided trek, camping accommodation.

Day 6: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3,900 m) via Lava Tower (4,630 m)

• Morning: Start with an early breakfast, then hike up to Lava Tower. This trek takes you into the alpine desert, offering panoramic views and a chance to acclimatize at higher altitudes.
• Afternoon: After lunch at Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp. The descent helps with acclimatization, and upon arrival at camp, enjoy the striking Barranco Wall towering over the site.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided trek, camping accommodation.

Day 7: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

• Morning: After breakfast, tackle the Barranco Wall. This steep but rewarding climb provides incredible photo opportunities and views of the landscape below.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Karanga Camp for lunch and a well-deserved rest. This camp offers an excellent opportunity for acclimatization, essential for the upcoming summit attempt.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided trek, camping accommodation.

Day 8: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

• Morning: After breakfast, start the trek to Barafu Camp. The trail gradually ascends, with stunning views of Mawenzi Peak along the way.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Barafu Camp, the final base before the summit attempt. After lunch, rest and mentally prepare for the early morning ascent.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided trek, camping accommodation.

Day 9: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) and Descent to Mweka Camp (3,080 m)

• Midnight: Begin the final ascent around midnight. Trek through the night to reach Stella Point (5,756 m) by sunrise. After a brief rest, continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
• Morning: Celebrate the accomplishment with breathtaking views from Uhuru Peak before beginning the descent to Barafu Camp for lunch.
• Afternoon: Continue descending to Mweka Camp, where you’ll spend the night and recuperate.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided trek, camping accommodation.

Day 10: Descent to Mweka Gate and Transfer to Arusha

• Morning: Enjoy a leisurely descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive certificates for completing the climb. Bid farewell to your trekking team and transfer back to Arusha.
• Afternoon/Evening: Arrive in Arusha and check in at your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, park exit fees, transfer to Arusha, hotel accommodation.

Day 11: Departure from Arusha

• Morning: After breakfast, relax at the hotel or explore Arusha at your leisure. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

Included: Breakfast, airport transfer.

Budget for 8-Day Lemosho Route via (Midrange)

• Price per person (midrange services): $2,599 - $2,890, depending on the season and group size.

• What to expect: This is a relatively easy day after the strenuous summit push. You’ll be greeted with lush greenery as you descend and celebrate your success upon reaching Mweka Gate.

Additional Considerations

• Acclimatization: The Lemosho Route is known for its excellent acclimatization profile, with gradual ascents and descents. Remember the phrase, "climb high, and sleep low" to help your body adjust to the altitude.
• Porter and Guide Support: Kilimanjaro Wings Expedition provides well-trained guides and porters who assist with carrying gear, setting up camps, and offering medical support. The guide-to-client ratio is typically 1:2, ensuring personalized attention.
• Preparation: It is vital to train before the climb, focusing on cardiovascular endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization. Trust Tours and Safaris can offer advice on the best training regimen.
• What to Pack: Essentials include layered clothing for varying temperatures, a sleeping bag rated for cold weather, hiking boots, a headlamp for the summit night, and plenty of high-energy snacks.
• Summit Night: The climb to Uhuru Peak requires mental resilience and physical stamina. Ensure you have proper gear for extreme cold, and keep hydrated throughout the trek.

Why we’re different

1. Focus: Unlike most of our competitors, we focus exclusively on providing affordable tour packages and group tours to foreign, largely exotic destinations. In the travel business, it is particularly easy to get distracted by new trends and themes, but we have chosen to focus on what we do best. We are extremely deliberate in introducing new tours because we have set a standard that our loyal customers have come to rely on, and we are committed to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
2. Phenomenal Tour Guides:

If you ask anyone who has been on an escorted tour, they will tell you that the tour guides are an essential ingredient to making the trip a success. The importance of tour guides is not lost on us at Trust Tours And Safaris Company Limited, which is why we are relentless in our pursuit and retention of the very best tour guides. We are proud to say with confidence that our tour guides are phenomenal, and many of them have become celebrity-like figures within the Trust Tours And Safaris Company community.

What is included in Kilimanjaro Package?

Transfers:

• Pick-up and drop-off at Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport;

Transfer to the trailhead - entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park.

Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro airport and trailheads

• Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel;

Entry fees:

• All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fees, rescue fees and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).

Accommodation:

• Two nights' accommodation (Moshi and Arusha).
• The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay - caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool, hot shower).
• Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Please note:

• All accommodation is on a sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike.
• If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).
• Summit certificate for all successful climbers.

Meals:

• Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
• All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high altitude cooks. A typical diet on Kilimanjaro includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above on those arrival and departure days
• Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
• Tips for per climber 200-350 per trip.
• Any items of a personal nature.
• All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).

Hiking and safety equipment

• 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
• All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
• The Helicopter rescue is free (book with us so we can give you the helicopter)
• Emergency Oxygen cylinders and medical kits.
• GPS-tracking service;
• Complete medical kits.

Climbing crew:

• Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or

Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 7+years of successful mountaineering experience;

• Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)

Kilimanjaro Price Excludes:

• Local airfares, international airfares.
• International Travel Insurance
• Rent sleeping bags 35$ per 11 days per person.
• Rent walking poles, free from house.
• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Currently, the cost of portable toilets is not included in the tour package to reduce trip expenses. Public restrooms are available in camps along the way. However, for those who prioritize comfort, renting a portable toilet is highly recommended, $350 for the group up to 5 people for entire trip.

How Many Porters Are Required to Conquer Kilimanjaro?

Embarking on a daring expedition up the majestic Kilimanjaro warrants meticulous planning, dear adventurer. Rest assured, for we have accounted for every aspect of your conquest. Picture this: your personal porter, unwavering and valiant, shall bear the weight of your gear, from trekking essentials to culinary apparatus. And should your journey necessitate the comforts of a private lavatory, fret not, for your porter will dutifully transport it as well.

Adventure awaits!