Lemosho Route

Conditions And Distance

Traversing approximately 70 kilometers from start to finish, the Lemosho Route begins on the western side of Kilimanjaro, cutting across the mountain’s multiple ecological zones. Trekkers will encounter rainforests, heath and moorland, alpine desert, and the arctic conditions of the summit.

• Trail Conditions: Generally the Lemosho trails are well-maintained and marked. But, some parts can be steep, muddy, icy, and rocky.
• Weather: Conditions can range from tropical heat at the base to freezing temperatures at the summit.
• Wildlife: The lower rainforest area offers the chance to see wildlife such as black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, small lizards, and a wide variety of bird species.

Day-By-Day Breakdown

The Lemosho Route is typically broken down into an eight-day journey, each day offering a new landscape to explore:

• Day 1 -Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp: Begin your journey through the lush rainforest, with the chance to spot colobus monkeys.
• Day 2  - Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1: Transition from rainforest to heather moorland, offering expansive vistas.
• Day 3 - Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2: Traverse the Shira Plateau and acclimatize at Shira Camp 2.
• Day 4 -Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp: Climb the Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending into Barranco Valley.
• Day 5 - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp: Take on the challenging Barranco Wall before descending to Karanga Valley.
• Day 6 - Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp: Trek through an alpine desert to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit push.
• Day 7 - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp: Make the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, before beginning your descent.
• Day 8 - Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: Descend through the rainforest, celebrating your accomplishment before leaving the mountain.

The Lemosho Route is perfect for those adventure enthusiasts who prefer a less crowded, more scenic path to Kilimanjaro's summit. If you have the time and are ready to immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes of the mountain while prioritizing acclimatization, then the Lemosho Route is the ideal choice for your Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing experience.