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🏞️ Lemosho Route
Experience Kilimanjaro’s Most Scenic and Peaceful Route
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The Lemosho Route is widely considered the most beautiful and least crowded route up Mount Kilimanjaro. Beginning on the lush western side of the mountain, it offers dramatic views, rich rainforest, and wildlife sightings, with a gradual climb profile that maximizes your chance of summit success.
With 7 to 8 days on the mountain, Lemosho provides excellent acclimatization, increasing your odds of reaching Uhuru Peak in good health and high spirits.
🌄 Quick Facts About the Lemosho Route
🧭 Route Length: 7–8 days
🏁 Starting Point: Londorossi Gate (West side)
🏔️ Distance: ~70 km / 43 miles
⏫ Highest Point: Uhuru Peak – 5,895m (19,341 ft)
📈 Success Rate: Very High (85–95%)
🛌 Accommodation: Tents (Camping only)
👣 Traffic: Low (first 2 days), moderate after
🕓 Best Season:
- January–March (dry & clear)
- June–October (stable weather)
💡 Fun Fact:
The Lemosho Route is often called “the photographer’s route” for its panoramic beauty and diverse landscapes.
🌄 Why Choose the Lemosho Route?
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What you will experience
Best scenery: rainforest, valleys, ridges, and glaciers
Low traffic in early days
High summit success rate
Crosses Shira Plateau and joins Machame Route
Ideal for first-time climbers
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🗓️ Lemosho Route – 8-Day Itinerary (Recommended)
Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp (2,100m to 2,650m)
Your Kilimanjaro journey begins deep in the lush rainforest of the western slopes. After registration at Londorossi Gate, enjoy a scenic drive through local villages to the trailhead. Hike for a few hours under a canopy of giant fig trees and moss draped vines.
🛖 Overnight: Big Tree Camp (also called Mti Mkubwa)
🌿 Landscape: Dense jungle, monkeys, exotic birds
Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp (2,650m to 3,610m)
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