Lemosho Route

How Long Does it Take to Climb Kilimanjaro Using the Lemosho Route?

The Lemosho route can be done in as little as six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is ideally tackled over eight days (seven nights) for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. With eight days (seven nights) on the mountain, your chances of reaching the top are very high, around 90%.

How Much Does it Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro Using the Lemosho Route?

There price for climbing Kilimanjaro will vary depending on the operator, the duration of the trip, and the number of clients in your party. The Lemosho route can be climbed in 6 to 9 days. Because the park fees, staff requirements, and amount of food increases with each day, the price of a Lemosho route tour will increase accordingly.

How Hard is it to Climb Kilimanjaro Using the Lemosho Route?

The Lemosho route is considered a challenging route. This is because it is a longer route, covering more distance and has more elevation gain than other routes. A route profile, sometimes called an elevation profile, is a side view of geographical data which focuses on elevation. As shown below, the Lemosho route gains and loses altitude throughout the trip, which requires more energy expenditure to tackle.

When is the Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro?

Tanzania does not have four seasons like most people are accustomed to. Instead, Tanzania experiences wet and dry seasons. During the wet season, rain can fall steadily everyday, making your time on the mountain pretty difficult. Therefore, the best time to climb Kilimanjaro is during the dry season. Those months include: January, February, July, August, September, October.