{"id":12845,"date":"2021-07-02T18:21:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T12:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/?p=12845"},"modified":"2021-07-03T10:58:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-03T05:28:07","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-mount-kilimanjaro-climbing-through-the-lemosho-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-mount-kilimanjaro-climbing-through-the-lemosho-route\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need To Know About Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Through The Lemosho Route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The\u00a0Lemosho Route<\/strong>\u00a0is widely considered to be the best and the most scenic route for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/a><\/strong>. The Lemosho Route<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>grants panoramic views on both sides of the mountain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lemosho Route<\/strong> is relatively new. Not too long ago, there were only two main routes used for Kilimanjaro Hike<\/a><\/strong>. As Tanzania\u2019s tourism industry flourished, more trails atop the Kilimanjaro were created and the Lemosho Route<\/strong> was one of them.\u00a0The Lemosho Route Success Rate <\/strong>is spectacular.<\/strong> It is the preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lemosho route<\/strong> starts in the lush, fertile rainforest. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west side of the mountain, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate. It was introduced as an alternative to the Shira Route which begins at a higher, more challenging altitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lemosho Route<\/strong> has day-wise itineraries\nlike Lemosho Route 8 Days<\/strong> and Lemosho Route 7 Days. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The six-day itinerary is not recommended as it doesn\u2019t provide sufficient time to acclimatize. But the seven or eight-day treks on the Lemosho are great for acclimatization. This of course, increases the probability of Kilimanjaro’s Success Rate. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW LONG IS THE\nLEMOSHO ROUTE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lemosho route<\/strong> is approximately 70 km\/\n42 miles from gate to gate. No matter whether you opt for Lemosho Route 8 Days<\/strong> or Lemosho\nRoute 7 Days<\/strong> version. It is designed for physically fit people with some\nhiking experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It joins up with\nthe Machame Route between Shira and Barranco so the terrain is very\nsimilar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW DIFFICULT IS IT CLIMBING THE LEMOSHO ROUTE? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lemosho route<\/strong> is considered to be one of the easiest routes on Kilimanjaro. This is because of its longer itinerary which allows for better acclimatization. It has great \u2018climb high, sleep low opportunities. However, hikers still need to ascend the Barranco Wall and climb steeply on summit night. That\u2019s why no technical climbing is required but a good level of fitness is highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS THE LEMOSHO ROUTE SUMMIT SUCCESS RATE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Due to its longer itinerary, Kilimanjaro’s<\/strong> success rate on the Lemosho route is one of the highest on the mountain. The average success rate across all operators is 90% for the 8-day trek. For the 7 day trek, it is an 85% success rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW IS THE SCENERY LIKE ON THE LEMOSHO ROUTE? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lemosho Route<\/strong> is considered to be the most scenically beautiful out of all the routes. You get to walk through the lush rainforest on the first couple of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route also\ngives you the experience of hiking across the spectacular Shira Plateau. The\nplateau offers fantastic views of the mountain, particularly on the\nsouthern circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW BUSY IS THE LEMOSHO ROUTE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lemosho route<\/strong> is generally less busy than the other Kilimanjaro routes. Well, at least that\u2019s the case in the first couple of days. When you join the Machame route near Lava Tower, is when the crowds can get a little bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT\nCAMPS ON THE LEMOSHO ROUTE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Big Tree Camp and Millennium Camps<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This camp is sat\non the tree line and has a number of campsites set in small clearings in the\nforest. It has a central ranger station here. It is quite easy to descend back\nto the gate from here, if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n