Climb Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Glades Route

Really off the beaten track

Before you start your hike, enjoy a drive to the western side of Kili – through a natural game corridor, possibly seeing game along the way. The Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is seldom used, and with that comes the possibility of not bumping into others on your first few days of your hike. Definitely a bonus!

Drive to the trailhead at Lemosho Glades and start your trek through the rain forest. In places the vegetation is so untouched that it grows right across the narrow track. The flora and fauna are richer here than on the other more popular routes through the rain forest.

From here we continue to the giant moorland zone. As we continue our hike, we enjoy beautiful scenic valleys and a high altitude desert plateau near Shira.

We then join the more popular route on the last section of the climb, via Barranco and Barafu to Uhuru Peak.

• A long, but quiet first few days on the climb – incredible scenery
• Unlikely to meet other hikers
• Good chance of seeing some wildlife
• Camping route

Trail length: 6 day/5 night or may be done as a 7 day/6 night hike
Highest point reached: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,340
Finish: Mweka Gate (1,980 m/6,500 ft)
Total trail distance: approx. 81 km / 50,3 miles
Pre/post night accommodation: Keys Hotel, Moshi
Departs: Daily
Nearest international airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Best time to go: January-March and the end June-October