The Lemosho Route is a relatively new trail and was introduced as an improvement on the original Shira route, as it starts much lower than Shira, thus improving acclimatization. It is one of our highly recommended Kilimanjaro Routes, not only for the beautiful scenery but also for the high summit success due to the longer and steadier walk in improving acclimatization. The first two days of the route have low traffic and are relatively unspoiled; however, thereafter, it joins with the Machame route to the summit.
Starting from Londorossi Gate, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest, where you may see the wild game. It then traverses up to Shira Ridge, Kilimanjaro’s third summit. From here, you will ascend and cross the expansive Shira Plateau with fantastic views of Shira Cathedral. The descent is via the Mweka Route. The minimum time taken for the Lemosho route is 6 to 7 days, but again, an extra day to acclimatize is recommended to improve the chances of summiting.
The Lemosho Route map shows the scenic western entry onto Kilimanjaro. It outlines rainforest paths, Shira Plateau crossings, and high-altitude camps. This guide illustrates the journey’s diverse landscapes and steady acclimatization route before pushing toward Uhuru Peak.
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This part covers the most common questions people have concerning Climbing Routes On Kilimanjaro. Our FAQs give you clear information on everything from the length and complexity of the routes to how to acclimatize and what the view is like. This will help you pick the best way for your trip and reach the top with confidence.
The Lemosho Route is one of the easiest routes on Kilimanjaro. Its longer itinerary gave opportunities for better acclimatization. Still, the tough parts, such as Barranco wall climbing and climbing steeply on the summit at night, are part of the Lemosho Route climb. Similar to all other routes, no technical climbing is required to climb Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route.
The length of the Lemosho Route climb is 71 km (44 miles) in length. The shortest number of days you need to Climb Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route is 6 Days. But, you can add day due to acclimatization and make the climbing days 7.
The Lemosho Route has one of the highest summit success percentages on the mountain, likely due to its longer length. There are no official numbers; however, the average success rate for the 7-day trek is 85%.
Travellers say that the Lemosho Route has the most stunning scenery of all the routes. The trail starts on the west side of the mountain and goes through a lush rainforest before connecting to the Lemosho Route to cross the beautiful Shira Plateau. The path goes around the west and south sides of the mountain, and the views are amazing, especially from the southern circle.
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