Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Overview

Trek the 8-day Lemosho Route to summit success on this Kilimanjaro climb

Summit success on Kilimanjaro is all about acclimatisation. With 8 days on the mountain this is the itinerary to choose if you are able to afford that extra time. Starting out in the west and with a first day of trekking through dense stands of forest, rich in wildlife, this peaceful and relatively little-trekked Lemosho Route climbs to trek across the scenic moorland of the Shira Plateau and offers great views of Kibo's southern glaciers. It is one of the quietest and most varied routes on the mountain and also the longest of the regular routes. You will spend 4 nights at close to 4000 meters before moving on to complete the final 2 stages to the summit of Kilimanjaro. A pre-dawn start on the last day of our ascent enables us to reach the high point at Uhuru Peak (5895m) in time to see the summit snows illuminated by the golden light of sunrise. As you stand on the roof of Africa and admire the views below of the clouds and African plains, you will feel an immense sense of pride. This is probably not a journey you are going to do more than once, so ensure you have the best chances of summiting and that you enjoy it. This exceptional trekking adventure holiday offers you the maximum chance to summit this fine mountain. Further options: Rongai Route (7 days trekking on Kili) Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya (6 days trekking on Kili)  Mt Meru & Kilimanjaro (6 days trekking on Kili) Confused as to which route to choose? Check out our expert guide: Which route to climb Kilimanjaro? For safari extensions we offer a 4 day option which can be done with any dates, or a longer Serengeti Safari which combines with our January Lemosho date.