Hike The Most Scenic Route To The Summit Of Africa's Highest Peak.
Lemosho Route has a success rate of almost 95% as it has a longer itinerary for Kilimanjaro Climbing. The Lemosho route starts from the West at the Londorossi Gate at a height of 2360 meters from sea level. The Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is an improved version of the old Shira route.
This route will take you through the rainforest beautiful and remote rainforest. It also increases the chances of spotting wildlife. The route gives you more time to sleep on the lower elevations and spend more time on the mountains compared to other routes like the Marangu route.
This route usually a longer trek used for proper acclimatization. You can take the Lemosho route 7 days which is standard and Lemosho route 8 days which is recommended.
Lemosho route with its beautiful scenic view and the highest success rate is a popular route among all the other Kilimanjaro routes. The Lemosho route has the most significant geological structures which are stunning rocks ridges, massive craters, stunning glaciers, alpine desserts will hold your attention on the trek through to the top of Kilimanjaro.
The Lemosho route starts through the fertile rainforest and you may feel the humid temperature at the beginning. The heath and moorland region or zone gives you a bit of drizzle of rain or snow. The summit attempt is made from Barafu in the early morning hours, often during the full moon day. This is the coldest and windiest section of your climb. The best time to climb is the dry season.
Lemosho route is not hard compared to the other routes. However, it is a bit strenuous while climbing. Lemosho route has a longer itinerary with, Lemosho route 8 days and Lemosho route 9 days trek. This will help you to get an additional day for acclimatization than the standard route days. You will be able to sleep on the low elevations and spend more time on the mountains. Spending more time on the mountain will make you get adjusted to the higher elevation altitude and you will be able to submit the Uhuru peak with a success rate ranging from 90% to 95% compared to other routes like Northern Circuit Route.
The Lemosho route is approximately 70 kms/ 40 miles long from gate to gate. Here is the day-wise breakup of the distance to route. You can experience climbing the Baranco wall with a distance covering 7kms on this route.
You have cost variants while climbing Kilimanjaro through the Lemosho Route. For 7 Days Lemosho Route or 8 Days Lemosho Route the cost starts at US$2365. This price includes –transfer, entry fees, accommodation, meals, hiking and safety equipment, and climbing crew.
Lemosho Route Success Rate is 95% to 97%. Due to its longer Lemosho Route Itinerary and longer days, climbers will have more time to sleep in the lower elevation and spend more time on the mountains. This makes you stay fit and climb the mountain with ease. This will make your climb to Kilimanjaro a successful summit and enjoy the beauty of the snow-capped mountains.
Lemosho route is the recommended route to summit the peak via Kilimanjaro routes. Lemosho route has a 95% success rate compared to other Kilimanjaro Routes.
It offers Lemosho route 7 days as standard and the best-recommended one is of Lemosho route 8 days. The additional extra day in the 8 days route will give you more time for proper acclimatization and increases the success rate.
The longer itinerary in the Lemosho route will give you a better time for proper acclimatization which further helps for a successful summit.
Lemosho route is the best route recommended by most of tour operators. As the route offers an additional day for acclimatization and allows you to adjust the body to the higher temperature. It also gives you an option to sleep in the lower elevations and enjoy the mountain on the higher elevations. The best one to choose is the Lemosho route 8 days climb.
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