Lemosho Route 7 to 9 Days
Lemosho Route — 7 to 9 Days
Descriptions
The Lemosho Route is one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic, beautiful, and successful routes. Beginning on the remote western side, it offers rich wilderness, low crowds, and a long, gradual ascent — making it one of the routes with highest summit success rates. It merges with the Machame Route at Shira Plateau, then follows the Southern Circuit with dramatic views of Kibo.
Itinerary
Included
- All park fees, camping fees, rescue fees
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Hotel overnight after trek in Arusha
- Accommodation in mountain dome tents (double occupancy)
- 3 meals per day (vegetarian & non-vegetarian options)
- Professional trekking team: senior guide, assistant guide, cooks & porters
- Baggage handling (15kg max for porter + 5kg daypack allowance)
- Salaries for guides, cook & porters
- 1 guide + 1 assistant guide (trained & licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park)
- Transfers to/from the trailhead
- Complimentary bottled water throughout the trek
- Full camping equipment: tents, sleeping mattresses, tables, chairs, etc.
Excluded
- Soft drinks, alcohol, and personal purchases
- International & domestic flights
- Tips for guides, cook, & porters
- Visa, passport fees & travel insurance
- Meals and expenses before arriving in Tanzania
- Laundry, phone calls, personal items
- Personal gear such as passport, daypack, rucksack, etc.
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Other routes on
Mt.Kilimanjaro
Marangu Route 5 to 6 Days
The most popular and direct path to the summit, known for its hut accommodations instead of tents. A quicker climb but with lower acclimatization opportunities.
Rongai Route 5 to 7 Days
Approaching from the north near the Kenyan border, this trail is quieter and drier, making it ideal during rainy seasons. It offers a unique perspective and gradual ascent.
Umbwe Route 5 to 7 Days
The shortest and steepest path to the summit, suited for experienced climbers seeking a direct and challenging adventure. Known for fewer crowds but also higher difficulty.
Machame Route 6 to 7 Days
Scenic and adventurous, offering diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert. It’s steeper than Marangu but has better acclimatization with the “climb high, sleep low” approach.
Lemosho Route 7 to 9 Days
One of the most beautiful routes, starting from the west with sweeping views and rich wilderness. It’s longer, giving climbers more time to acclimatize and a higher summit success rate.
Northern Circuit (Morum Route) 6 to 8 Days
The newest and longest route, circling around the northern slopes for maximum acclimatization. Remote, less crowded, and offering panoramic views—it boasts the highest summit success rate.