Lemosho Route

Shira Plateau on the Lemosho Route with the Kilimanjaro summit visible
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Lemosho Route with Maluku

The Lemosho Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west and is one of the longer and more remote routes on the mountain. It begins at a lower trailhead than most other routes, adding an initial day of walking through undisturbed forest before joining the Shira Plateau at around 3,800 metres. From there it crosses the plateau, passes Lava Tower at 4,600 metres for acclimatisation, descends to Barranco, and then follows the same high route as the Machame Route to the summit. The extra days at the start give the Lemosho Route one of the best acclimatisation profiles of any route, reflected in high summit success rates. It tends to be quieter than the Machame Route, particularly in the first two days. We operate 7 and 8-day Lemosho climbs.

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Lemosho Route climbing packages

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Lemosho Route 7-day Kilimanjaro climb Shira Plateau
Kilimanjaro Climb Moshi, Tanzania

7-Day Lemosho Route

Western approach through undisturbed forest, across the Shira Plateau, over the Barranco Wall. Excellent acclimatisation profile and high summit success rates.

7 days

Starting from $2,030 USD

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Lemosho Route 8-day best acclimatisation Kilimanjaro package
Kilimanjaro Climb Moshi, Tanzania

8-Day Lemosho Route

The package we recommend most for climbers who want the best possible summit chance. Extra acclimatisation night at Karanga Camp. The finest balance of scenery, preparation, and success rates on the mountain.

8 days

Starting from $2,255 USD

Kilimanjaro Routes

Other climbing routes

Machame Route Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Machame Route

6-7 days
Marangu Route hut camp
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Marangu Route

5-6 days
Lemosho Route Shira Plateau
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Lemosho Route

7-8 days
Rongai Route north approach
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Rongai Route

6-7 days

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Maluku Global Tours and Safaris

Tanzania tour operator based in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. We arrange safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs, Zanzibar holidays, and day trips.