Lemosho Route
Lemosho begins on the mountain’s western side before crossing the Shira Plateau and eventually joining the southern routes towards the summit.
The longer itinerary gives you more time to settle into altitude while also exposing you to a broad range of Kilimanjaro’s landscapes. It costs more than shorter routes because you spend more days on the mountain, but for many climbers that extra time is precisely the point.
Best for: climbers who want strong acclimatisation, dramatic scenery and enough time to experience the mountain rather than rush through it.
Consider another route if: your schedule or budget makes a seven- or eight-day climb impractical.