overview
Route Name: Lemosho Route
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights on the mountain
Starting Point: Londorossi Gate (west side of Kilimanjaro)
Ending Point: Mweka Gate (south side)
Route Type: Scenic, gradual acclimatization, high summit success rate
Scenery & Terrain:
- Days 1–2: Rainforest & wildlife (colobus monkeys, lush green trails)
- Days 3–4: Moorland & Shira Plateau views
- Day 4: Alpine desert & Lava Tower
- Days 5–6: Barranco Wall, high ridges, alpine desert
- Day 7: Arctic summit zone to rainforest
- Day 8: Lush forest exit
Altitude Profile:
- Starts at ~2,100 m → ascends gradually → highest point 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak) → ends at 1,640 m
Highlights:
- Crosses the beautiful Shira Plateau
- Barranco Wall climb (fun scramble, stunning views)
- “Climb high, sleep low” acclimatization strategy
- 360° summit views of Africa from Uhuru Peak
✅ Best For:
Trekkers who want a scenic route with a good success rate and enough time to adjust to the altitude.