Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho route 8 Days

Lemosho route is considered to be the most scenic route on Kilimanjaro, starts from the western slopes of Kilimanjaro, you will traverse around to the eastern side of the mountain for your summit attempt. So, you are getting a chance to see more of the beautiful mountain than most routes which just go straight up. You will travel through five climatic zones on this route, starting from the rain forest up to the glaciers on the summit. It is a stunning journey on the world’s largest free standing mountain. The Lemosho route naturally gives you the best acclimatization of any route on the mountain because it follows the principals of going to high altitude; climb high, sleep low.

Ultimately the biggest challenge on climbing Kilimanjaro is the high altitude and lack of oxygen. High on the mountain, you will have 50% less oxygen than you do at sea level, so by having more days, and this type of acclimatization of going higher and sleeping lower each day, you are giving your body the best chance of reaching the summit and getting back down safely. The Lemosho Route is the only route that allows for this. The minimum duration for the Lemosho route is 6 days, however we strongly recommend hiking the route in 7 or 8 days. The additional 7th or 8th day will give your body more time to acclimatize, reducing the effects of altitude sickness and give you more time to rest before attempt.