Climbing Kilimanjaro | The Tallest Mountain in Africa - Lemosho Route

Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest free standing mountain and the highest mountain in Africa, making it one of the Seven Summits. Kilimanjaro's peak, named Uhuru Point, is 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is unique for many reasons. From the trailhead to the summit, climbers find themselves weaving through several distinct climate zones, starting in the rain forest and ending in the arctic zone. It is said that the journey from the gate to the peak is like traveling from the equator to Antarctica in a matter of days.

Ultimate Kilimanjaro® specializes in guiding climbers on the Lemosho route. The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. The 8 day variation is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.

The route approaches from the west, beginning with a long drive from the village of Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. Then the path crosses the Shira Plateau in a pleasant, relatively flat hike before traversing underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field. Finally, the route ascends to the summit from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

Kilimanjaro is very popular with both experienced hikers and first time adventurers. Scaling the mountain requires no technical skills or equipment, such as rope, harness, crampons or ice axe. Therefore, it is a hiking or “walk up” peak, not a mountaineering or climbing peak.

VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Lemosho Gate
3:10 - Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Forest)
6:46 - Shira 1 Camp
8:39 - Moir Hut
10:41 - Lava Tower
11:47 - Baranco Camp
15:36 - Karanga Camp
17:09 - Altitude Sickness
18:30 - Barafu Camp
20:15 - Summit Ascent
22:09 - Uhuru Peak
23:49 - Mweka Camp
26:02 - Mweka Gate

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ABOUT ULTIMATE KILIMANJARO

Ultimate Kilimanjaro® is, quite simply, the #1 guide service on Mount Kilimanjaro.

With more than 15 years of experience, Ultimate Kilimanjaro® has a proven expertise on Mount Kilimanjaro. We lead over 150 climbs per year, with more than 1,000 adventurers climbing with us annually. Literally thousands of climbers have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro with us. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors, journalists, and even the world record holder for the oldest person to summit.

All agree, you won’t find a better Kilimanjaro outfitter.

Our expert guides, high quality standards, and focus on safety have made us the top choice for thousands of customers from all over the world. In short, we know what it takes to get you to the summit – in an safe, fun, and affordable way.

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