MACHAME – THE MOST POPULAR ROUTE ON KILIMANJARO
The Lemosho Route is a popular and scenic trail to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a stunning and less-crowded experience with a higher success rate due to its length and gradual altitude acclimatization. Here’s an overview of the route:
Key Features of the Lemosho Route:
- Duration: Typically 7-8 days, though longer itineraries increase acclimatization and success rates.
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging, with some steep climbs and long hiking days, especially near the summit.
- Scenery: The route is known for its rich diversity of landscapes, from lush rainforests to moorlands and alpine deserts, ending in a snowy summit.
- Crowds: Less crowded, especially in the first few days, as it starts on the western side of Kilimanjaro.
Route Highlights:
- Start Point: Begins at Londorossi Gate on Kilimanjaro’s western flank.
- Acclimatization: Provides good acclimatization opportunities by following the “climb high, sleep low” principle, increasing success rates.
- Summit Approach: The final ascent is via the Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, often under starlight to catch sunrise at the summit.
