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8 days70 km · Strenuous90% summit rate
Lemosho Route
The Scenic Route
West side of the mountain
Overview
Lemosho starts on the remote western side of the mountain — a quieter, more remote forest section that joins the Machame trail at Barranco. The extra day in the highlands gives your body more time to adapt, which is exactly why summit rates on the 8-day Lemosho are consistently among the highest on Kilimanjaro.
Why this route?
- Climbers who want the best odds of summiting
- Travellers happy to invest one extra day for safety
- Anyone climbing in peak season who wants to avoid crowds early on
Highlights
- Quiet rainforest start with the highest chance of wildlife sightings
- Two full days on the Shira Plateau for acclimatisation
- Joins the Southern Circuit for the Barranco Wall + summit night
Acclimatisation profile
Where you sleep each night. Summit altitude shown for reference at the top.
Day 12,780 m
Mti Mkubwa
Day 23,505 m
Shira 1 Camp
Day 33,845 m
Shira 2 Camp
Day 43,960 m
Barranco Camp
Day 53,995 m
Karanga Camp
Day 64,673 m
Barafu Camp
Day 73,100 m
Mweka Camp
Summit
5,895 m
Day-by-day itinerary
Camps on the route
| Camp | Altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mti Mkubwa | 2,780 m | Big-tree camp |
| Shira 1 Camp | 3,505 m | — |
| Shira 2 Camp | 3,845 m | — |
| Barranco Camp | 3,960 m | — |
| Karanga Camp | 3,995 m | — |
| Barafu Camp | 4,673 m | — |
| Mweka Camp | 3,100 m | — |