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The Western Approach

Lemosho Route

The most scenic and pristine Kilimanjaro route, offering excellent acclimatization, diverse landscapes, and the highest success rates for summit attempts.

Lemosho Route Map - Kilimanjaro

Duration

7-9 Days

Difficulty

Moderate

Scenery

Outstanding

Success Rate

90-95%

Pricing

Lemosho Route Package
Per person pricing
$1,600 - $3,200

Premium route with exceptional scenery and highest success rates

Route Overview

Why Choose Lemosho?

  • Highest success rate (90-95%) due to excellent acclimatization
  • Most scenic and diverse landscapes
  • Pristine wilderness with fewer crowds
  • Western approach offers unique perspectives

Route Highlights

  • Spectacular Shira Plateau crossing
  • Wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Shira Cathedral rock formations
  • Multiple climate zones in one trek

8-Day Itinerary

1

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Drive to Lemosho Glades, then trek through pristine rainforest

📍 2,100m → 2,650m📏 6 km⏱️ 3-4 hours
2

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Emerge from forest onto the spectacular Shira Plateau

📍 2,650m → 3,610m📏 8 km⏱️ 5-6 hours
3

Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

Cross the Shira Plateau with stunning views of Kibo peak

📍 3,610m → 3,850m📏 7 km⏱️ 3-4 hours
4

Shira 2 to Moir Hut

Northern circuit route with excellent acclimatization

📍 3,850m → 4,200m📏 14 km⏱️ 5-7 hours
5

Moir Hut to Barranco Camp

Climb to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Valley

📍 4,200m → 4,630m → 3,960m📏 7 km⏱️ 4-6 hours
6

Barranco to Karanga Camp

Conquer the Barranco Wall and traverse alpine desert

📍 3,960m → 3,995m📏 5 km⏱️ 4-5 hours
7

Karanga to Barafu to Summit

Summit day: midnight start to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka

📍 3,995m → 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,068m📏 17 km⏱️ 12-16 hours
8

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Final descent through lush rainforest to the gate

📍 3,068m → 1,640m📏 10 km⏱️ 3-4 hours

Experience the Ultimate Kilimanjaro Adventure

Choose the route with the highest success rate and most spectacular scenery