Climb Kilimanjaro

The Lemosho route is one of the newer and most spectacular ways to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro. It offers a perfect blend of low traffic, stunning scenery, and a high summit success rate. It’s our favourite route, and our clients love it, too! The adventure begins with a scenic drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent hiking through the lush rainforest to Shira Ridge.

Unlike the popular Machame route, which intersects the Shira Plateau, the Lemosho route gracefully crosses the entire plain from west to east. The route provides a pleasant, relatively flat hike while enjoying low traffic until it joins the Machame route. From there, Lemosho follows the scenic southern circuit through Lava Tower, Barranco, and Barafu, with the descent via the Mweka route.

We recommend the seven-day Lemosho variation over the six-day option. The extra day allows for better acclimatization with a more gradual ascent. On the seven-day journey, you’ll walk from Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 on the second day, with a reasonable altitude gain of 2,000 feet. Then, on the third day, you continue to the little-used Moir Hut at 13,800 feet. This gradual exposure to higher altitudes prepares your body for the challenging days ahead.

While the treks from Barranco to Barafu and the summit day remain unchanged from the six-day variation, the extra day on the seven-day route makes the demanding schedule more manageable. This additional day helps climbers handle the exhausting itinerary better, enhancing their overall experience and success rate.

Embark on the Lemosho route for an unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes and the thrill of conquering Africa’s highest peak!