Lemosho Route

The Lemosho route offers a complete Kilimanjaro Trekking Experience. Enjoy the first couple of days in the forest with amazing views and scenery along the way. That’s not all, the Lemosho route allows camps over at locations with some of the best sunrises and sunsets on Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Initially introduced as an alternative to the Shira route, this Kilimanjaro route quickly rose to popularity due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate.

Kinesi Tours & Safaris the most recommended route is the Lemosho route. It gives you an extra day thus, better acclimatization and consequently a better Kilimanjaro Summit Success Rate.

The Lemosho Route Overview

At Kinesi Tours & Safaris we love the Lemosho route. Because this route allows you to experience a bit of everything. The first couple of days in the forest would be the best. You can take ample photographs of the amazing views and scenery along the way. In fact, the Lemosho route has camps over at locations with the best sunrises and sunsets views on Kilimanjaro.

That’s not all because of its great acclimatization profile, the chances of summiting Kilimanjaro using the Lemosho route is really good.

Top Highlights OF Lemosho Route

• The Lemosho departs from the West side of Mount Kilimanjaro which is very beautiful and scenic.
• Owing to the longer route, this Kilimanjaro route requires an 8-day itinerary to reach the summit. Therefore you’ll get plenty of opportunities to properly acclimatize.
• Expect an untouched and wild start to your Kilimanjaro adventure as the starting point of the Lemosho route is relatively remote.
• Spot large wildlife, like antelope, buffalo, and elephants as well.
• Explore unparalleled and spectacular views of the dramatic gorges of the western side of Kilimanjaro.
• Hike across the Shira Plateau – one of the largest high altitude plateaus in the world
• Because of its versatile route profile, it comes highly recommended by Kinesi Tours & Safaris.

How hard is the Lemosho route?

The Kilimanjaro climb is not easy, but the Lemosho route is widely considered one of the easier routes. Mainly because of its commanding acclimatization profile with great ‘climb high sleep low’ opportunities.

In short, with the right Kilimanjaro preparation and proper physical fitness, anyone can climb Kilimanjaro by taking the Lemosho route.

Kilimanjaro Summit Success Rate of Lemosho Route

On Kilimanjaro mountain, if you take your time, your chance of summiting Uhuru peak increases exponentially. And the Lemosho route is a prime example of that. It commands an exceptional Kilimanjaro success rate.

Let’s take a look at the average Kilimanjaro Success rate of the Lemosho route.

Success Rate Of The Lemosho Route

• 8-day Itinerary- 90%.
• 7-day Itinerary- 85%.
• 6-day Itinerary- 65%.

The Lemosho route is the most recommended route of Kinesi Tours & Safaris. It gives you an extra day which is great for acclimatization and consequently a better Kilimanjaro summit success rate. To find out more about guided tours to Kilimanjaro and excellent Kilimanjaro Climb Packages, visit our website today.