The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. The route begins in the west and rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira Camp. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit.
Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our favorite route because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views and a high summit success rate. Thus, Lemosho comes highly recommended. Most of our clients use Lemosho.
Tour Highlights
- Scenic views
- Kibo Peak
- Variety of plant species
- Glacier Peaks
Inclusions
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodation fees in camping (or hut) and rescue fees,
- All meals and filtered drinking water while on the mountain,
- Guide (Wilderness First Responder certified)
- Cook and porter salaries and fees (porters are paid According to national park recommendations),
- Camping equipment including mountaineering sleeping and mess tents (North Face, Marmot and
- Mountain Hardware), foam mattresses, toilet tent, chairs and tables,
- Emergency oxygen bottles,
- Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro National Park,
- AMREF Emergency medical evacuation cover.
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Soda/alcohol, energy snacks and drinks such as Power Bars,
- Personal camping equipment such as sleeping bags
- Visa fees
- Hotel in Arusha
- Airport transfers,
- Travel/health insurance
- Airfare
- Items of a personal nature.