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Climb Kilimanjaro!

Trek to the Summit of Africa’s Highest Peak

Why Climb Kilimanjaro with WT?

Important Note:
Wilderness Travel does not summit Kili from Barafu (15,311'), as most other companies do! The bleak and crowded Barafu campsite is packed tent-to-tent with climbers who begin their 9-hour summit day at midnight, climbing through the dark on a crowded path. Our Lemosho-Crater Camp Route avoids this by camping at Crater Camp (18,800'), beside the spectacular glaciers at Kili’s crater rim, making our summit climb short—just 541 feet! Check out Choosing the Best Route for more details.

Overview

Ascend to the celebrated “snows of Kilimanjaro” on the stunning Lemosho-Crater Camp Route, following an uncrowded trail on Kili’s remote southwest flanks. Our special route gives you seven days on the ascent for proper altitude acclimatization and the best chance of summit success—plus just a short summit climb (not the grueling 9-hour climb in the dark required on other routes!). You’ll have the finest amenities, with fresh-made meals and full porter support. Let our legendary guides (the most experienced on the mountain) bring expertise, camaraderie—and fun—to your climb.

Itinerary at a Glance

Days 1-2
Arusha National Park / Acclimatization

Two nights at our private camp at 6,500 feet on Mount Meru in Arusha National Park aid in your acclimatization, with warm-up hikes to look for bushbuck, giraffe, and black-and-white colobus monkey.

Mount Meru Seasonal Camp
Arusha National Park, Tanzania
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
Days 3-5
Kilimanjaro / Shira Plateau

Meeting our porters and trail guides at 7,400 feet, we hike through montane forest festooned with lichens and keep an eye out for a colorful array of birdlife and evidence of forest elephant. Ascending through the giant heath zone where Kili’s ancient lava flows are still visible, we move up to our Shira Ridge Camp (11,450'), with its dramatic view of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers that climbers on other routes never see. We continue to Moir Camp at 13,640 feet.

Camping on the Mountain
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Days 3 to 10 (8 nights)
Days 6-11
Lava Tower Camp / Crater Camp / Summit Day

Entering Kili’s alpine desert zone, we reach Lava Tower Camp (15,200') for an extra day of acclimatization for the summit push. Set at the foot of Kibo Peak, this camp offers wonderful views over the Shira Plateau. Higher up at Crater Camp (18,800'), an extraordinary setting near the Furtwangler Glacier, we can hike right to the rim of Kili’s astonishing inner crater, a surreal moonscape. The next day, our two-hour climb from Crater Camp is short, bringing us to Uhuru Peak (19,341'), Kili’s true summit and the roof of Africa. We’ll be on the summit for sunrise, with magnificent views of the vast African plains before the daytime clouds arrive. A descent along the Mweka Route brings us back to our lodge for a well-deserved hot shower and victory celebration. Depart in the evening of Day 11 via Arusha, or join our post-climb safari or other extensions.

Camping on the Mountain
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Days 3 to 10 (8 nights)

Highlights

Highlights

Climb the best route to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain!
Uncrowded trails, Kili’s five ecozones, vital extra days for acclimatization
Sunrise on the summit of Africa, camp by the glaciers on Kili’s crater rim
Led by the most experienced guides on the mountain
Best camp amenities for your comfort, safety, and nourishment on the climb
We set the standard for environmental stewardship and supporting our porters

Details

Length: 11 days
Cost From: $6595  
Arrive: Arusha, Tanzania
Depart: Arusha, Tanzania
Lodging: 8 nights mountain camps, 2 nights private acclimatization camp
Meals: All meals included as indicated in the Detailed Itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Activity: Hiking / Trekking
Trip Level:

Physically demanding 9-day trek to 19,341 feet, difficult terrain including scree (loose rock) and snow, extreme altitudes, overnight at 18,800 feet

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