| 7 Days / 6 Nights - Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho route |
| The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. The route begins in the west and rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira Camp. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although seven to eight days is ideal. Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our favorite route because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views and a high summit success rate. Thus, Lemosho comes highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge. Unlike the popular Machame route, which simply intersects the Shira Plateau, the Lemosho route crosses the entirety of the plain from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. An added bonus is that climbers will encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. Descent is made via the Mweka route. Well acclimatization route as you take more days and high successful route to the summit. Some wildlife can be seen at the forest zone. 7 Days Lemosho Route itinerary, Day 1: Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa Ascent: 2380meters to 2750meters Hours: 4 to 5 working hours Distance: 4 km Day 2: Mti mkubwa to Shira Camp 1 Ascent: 2750meters to 3500meters Hours: 6 to 7 working hours Distance: 10 km Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Lava tower to Barranco camp Ascent/Discent: 3500meters to 4600meters to 3950meters Hours: 9 to 10working hours Dstance: 16 km Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Ascent: 3950meters to 4002meters Hours: 3 to 4 working hours Distance: 5 km Day 5: Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp Ascent: 4002meters to 4600meters Hours: 3 to 4 working hours Distance: 5km Day 6: Barafu Camp to UHURU PEAK to Mweka Camp Ascent /Descent: 4600meters to 5895meters to 3100meters Hours: 14 working hours Distance: 20 km Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Hours: 3 to 4 working hours Distance: 10 km |
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