The 7-day Lemosho Route provides an excellent acclimatization schedule for a gradual ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This route offers diverse landscapes, including rainforests, moorlands, and semi-deserts, and is known for its scenic beauty and high success rate. The climb is broken into manageable stages, allowing climbers to adapt to higher altitudes, ensuring an unforgettable journey to Africa’s highest peak.
Elevation: 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Elevation: 9,500ft to 11,500ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Elevation: 11,500ft to 13,800ft
Distance: 14 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Elevation: 13,800ft to 13,000ft
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-Desert
Elevation: 13,000ft to 15,000ft
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Elevation: 15,300ft to 19,345ft (Summit) then down to 10,000ft
Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Habitat: Arctic
Elevation: 10,000ft to 5,400ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
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