How difficult is the Lemosho route?

The Lemosho route is considered one of the easiest routes on Kilimanjaro as it’s longer itinerary allows for better acclimatization. However, hikers will still need to ascend the Barranco Wall and climb steeply on summit night. No technical climbing is required but a good level of fitness is highly recommended.

How long is the Lemosho route Kilimanjaro?

approximately 70 km/ 42 miles
The Lemosho route is approximately 70 km/ 42 miles from gate to gate. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience. However, we have many clients who tackle the route as their first real backpacking experience. They do very well.

What is the most scenic route up Kilimanjaro?

Machame
Machame is considered the most scenic Kilimanjaro climbing route. For that reason the Machame route has become the most popular climb route on Kilimanjaro.

Which Kilimanjaro route is easiest?

The Marangu Route (also known as the ‘Coca Cola Route’) is the oldest and most established route on Kilimanjaro and used to be the most popular. It’s considered to be the easiest way up in terms of gradient and terrain. It is also the only route on the mountain that has huts to sleep in.

What is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?

Guidebooks suggest climbing Kilimanjaro in January-February or August-September, when warmer temperatures and clear skies are most likely. But these are also the most crowded months. Climbing in March or October, just before each of two rainy seasons, is the best hedge to avoid both crowds and foul weather.

How far do you walk each day on Kilimanjaro?

11.2 miles
The full day is 12 – 14 hours of trekking and covers 11.2 miles/ 18.1km. 1,245m/ 4,084 feet up the mountain from Barafu or 1,095m/ 3,592 feet up from Kosovo Camp to the summit. You then have 2,795m/ 9,169 feet down hill all in the same day.

How many miles is Kilimanjaro climb?

The number of miles to hike Mount Kilimanjaro varies according to the route you pick. Umbwe is the shortest route, but also the steepest. It measures 23 miles (37 kilometers). The longest route is the Northern Circuit, coming in at 56 miles (90 kilometers).

What is the hardest Kilimanjaro route?

Umbwe route is one of the shortest routes to the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach and it’s the most hardest and challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. The Umbwe Route is the trail for trekkers looking for a true climbing challenge.

What to know before you climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

Footwear. A good pair of boots is important. Few things will make your climb more miserable than blisters,and these are certain to occur if your boots are not broken

How long does it take to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

There are various, unavoidable fixed costs to any tour operator and if a climb seems too cheap, you’ve got to ask yourself why. How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro? It takes about five to nine days on the longer routes to reach Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Uhuru peak and descend to the Finish point.

How do you climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

Training to climb Kilimanjaro is as much about your physical endurance as it is about your mental stamina.. The former is important as you will be trekking between 5-10 miles a day for the duration of your climb (which can be up to 9 days if you have booked onto a long route).The ability to draw on physical reserves as your energy depletes is key.

How far is Mount Kilimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro ( / ˌkɪlɪmənˈdʒɑːroʊ /) is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world: 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level and about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) above its plateau base.