Region
- Tanzania | Africa
Activities
- 7 day trek
Accommodation
- 5 nights camping
- 2 nights hotel
Meals
- 6 Dinners
- 6 Lunches
- 6 Breakfasts
Starting on the western slopes, the 7-day Lemosho Route offers a balance of breathtaking scenery and challenge. You’ll trek from lush forests to high moorlands, cross dramatic ridges, and enjoy panoramic views before joining the Machame Route. Skipping one acclimatization day makes it more demanding than the 8-day option, but it’s still a highly rewarding climb with excellent success rates for experienced trekkers.
About Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb
The Lemosho Route is one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic trails, offering diverse landscapes, fewer crowds at the start, and a gradual ascent that increases summit success chances. The 7-day option is shorter than the 8-day trek, skipping one acclimatization day, but still provides stunning views of Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, Barranco Valley, and the epic climb up the Great Barranco Wall.
Lemosho Route Highlights
- Remote and less crowded start through lush rainforest
- Expansive views from the Shira Plateau
- Scenic trek past Lava Tower for acclimatization
- Challenge of the Great Barranco Wall
- Stunning Karanga Valley landscapes
- Unforgettable sunrise summit at Uhuru Peak
