Want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
Choose Lemosho Route the best & Most beautiful Route on Mount Kilimanjaro
The Lemosho route gives you every reason to pick it when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and there are plenty of reasons why tour operators and climbers alike, choose this route as the overall best route for ascending the mountain. It is one of the few newly introduced routes on Kilimanjaro and it is an improved version of the old route called Shira Route. Long ago, there used to be very few routes on the mountain, this led to high traffic and crowding at certain points, hence the need for the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority needed to address this issue and create a few more routes. Lemosho measures about 72 km or 42 miles making it one of the longest routes on the mountain.
Route tips
- Maintain a slow and steady pace when climbing. Kilimanjaro is a test of endurance, at least walk at a pace that you can carry on a conversation with your fellow climbers and crew.
- For the much needed energy boost in between hikes, consider carrying snacks that you can eat when you feel exhausted and drained while climbing.
- Water intake is very important, to minimize the symptoms of altitude sickness, make sure you drink atleast 4 litters of water a day to stay hydrated.
- Even though you do not to be superhuman fit to climb Kilimanjaro, please do exercises that will keep you fit and able to endure long walks per day. This will make your Kilimanjaro trek more enjoyable.
How to climb Kilimanjaro using Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route trip begins with pick up at the airport, preferably Kilimanjaro International Airport followed by pre trek briefing and gear/equipment check where we will cross check if you have all the required gear. The following day we will drive you from Moshi or Arusha to the trail head of Lemosho Gate, a journey that takes 3 hours from the town to the cultivated villages nearby the mountain.
The accent trail of Lemosho begins from the Western side of Kilimanjaro and the first part of trekking crosses the rainforest zone to take you to Shira Plateau . We continue hiking northwards. We carry on trekking upwards to ascend over the Lava Tower, before descending the Barranco Valley a hike that rewards you with the astonishing views or the area. After climbing the Barranco Wall, we go round with the trail in the Southern circuit towards Karanga and camp at the basecamp of this route located high at the Barafu hut campsite. From Barafu is where we make the summit push towards uhuru Peak, the summit of MNount kilimanjaro. Here warm gear is needed as the temperatures here drop to give you chilly weather and strong winds. The summit attempt begins at around midnight to ensure we arrive at the summit at sunrise. After you descend using the Mweka Route, you will collect your summit certificates before we get you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha whereby we will drop you off at the airport to depart or join a safari.
Day 1
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft Distance: 6 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
Day 2
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1
Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft Distance: 8 km Hiking Time 5-6 hours Habitat: Moorland
Day 3
Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft Distance: 14 km Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Moorland
Day 4
Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft Distance: 7 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Semi Desert
Day 5
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft Distance: 5km Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 6
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft Distance: 4 km Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 7
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft) Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent Habitat: Arctic
Day 8
Mweka Camp to Moshi
Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
What is the success rate of the Lemosho route?
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro Using the Lemosho Route?
8 Days Lemosho Route Price
1 Person: $3,115
A group of 2 people: $2,750 per person
A group of 3 people: $2,650 per person
A group of 4 people: $2,440 per person
A group of 5 people: $2,395 per person
A group of 6 People: $2,350 per person
A group of 7+ people: $2,285 per person
7 Days Lemosho Route Price
1 Person: $2,950
A group of 2 people: $2,435 per person
A group of 3 people: $2,318 per person
A group of 4 people: $2,295 per person
A group of 5 people: REQUEST PRICE
A group of 6 People: $2,165 per person
A group of 7+ people: REQUEST PRICE
9 Days Lemosho + Crater Camp
1 Person: $3,930
A group of 2 people: $3,355 per person
A group of 3 people: $3,155 per person
A group of 4 people: $2,995 per person
A group of 5 people: $2,950 per person
A group of 6 People: $2,895 per person
A group of 7+ people: REQUEST PRICE
Why choose Lemosho
Here are the main reasons why we keep on saying that Lemoshois the best overall route on the mountain.
High Summit Success Rate
It is one of the routes that has high summit success rates because it gives you ample time to acclimatize.
Scenic Views
Due to its remote location, Lemosho offers stunning panoramic views of the mountain. Ascending and descending takes different routes, removing monotony and boredom.
Great Acclimatization
This route has great slope profile that allows the proper rule of acclimatization "Climb High, Sleep Low." it is also long enough to give you time for acclimatization.
