Lemosho Route :

This is the longest and most remote route to Kilimanjaro.

After beautiful forests and moorlands it crosses the Shira Plateau to meet up with the Machame Route.

Groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and other game.This is the longest and most remote route to Kilimanjaro.

After beautiful forests and moorlands it crosses the Shira Plateau to meet up with the Machame Route.

Groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and other game.

 

The South Circuit is then followed, offering superb views of the Southern Icefields,
past the Barranco Hut then on to Barafu and hence the summit.

Descent is by the Mweka Route.

A party wishing to ascend slowly can comfortably take 8 days on this route as described below.

However the campsite at Shira Hut and at Karanga Valley could be left out by a very strong party on request.

Accommodation on the mountain is in tents which the porters will pitch for you.

You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles.

This is a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas.