Lemosho Route
Trekking distance is 71km
Great for: very scenic, no crowds, great for acclimatization, high summit success rate
Cons: longer time commitment, a bit more costly
Lemosho route is one of the longer routes, allowing for better acclimatization and giving a higher probability of a successful summit. You’ll trek through the most beautiful and scenic parts of the mountain.
Accommodation is in tents and it’s a remote route for climbers who are not short of time and want to enjoy some solitude in the first few days.
Day 1 – Lemosho Glades
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Overnight Altitude 2895m
Day 2 – Shira Plateau
Hiking: 6-9 hours
Overnight Altitude 3505m
Day 3 – Moir Camp
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Overnight Altitude: 4160m
Day 4 – Barranco Camp
Hiking: 4-6 hours
Overnight Altitude: 3975m
Day 5 – Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp.Hiking: 3-5 hours
Overnight Altitude: ~13,106′
Day 6 – Barafu Camp
Hiking: 3-5 hours
Overnight Altitude: 3995m
Day 7 – Summit and Mweka Camp
Hiking: Very variable on both the up and the down; 12-17 hours typical
Summit 5895m
Overnight Altitude: 3184m
Day 8 – Mweka Park Gate
Hiking: 3-5 hours