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Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route

Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route — the trail guide

The Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route is a 62.9 km trek in Tanzania, typically walked in 7-8 days, with 4860 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (77 m of gain per km, topping out at 5875 m). Its operating periods and current access must be checked with the linked route authorities; historical climate averages cannot establish whether the route is open or passable.

A western approach to Kilimanjaro through rainforest and the Shira Plateau, continuing through the mountain’s elevation-driven zones toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m.

Quick facts

Distance62.9 km
Total ascent4860 m
Typical duration7-8 days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness77 m gain per km
High point5875 m
CountryTanzania
RegionTanzania

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Official planning information

Elevation profile

Low point 1632 m · high point 5875 m · 4860 m total ascent over 62.9 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 2406 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan19°10°296 mm
Feb19°10°266 mm
Mar19°11°458 mm
Apr17°11°1036 mm
May16°10°322 mm
Jun15°9°78 mm
Jul15°8°43 mm
Aug16°8°46 mm
Sep17°9°98 mm
Oct17°10°465 mm
Nov17°10°839 mm
Dec17°10°590 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route?

The Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route is 62.9 km, and most hikers complete it in 7-8 days. Total elevation gain is 4860 m.

How difficult is the Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 77 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 5875 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

What season and condition information is available for the Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route?

TANAPA dry periods: late June–September and December–early March. TANAPA describes two broad dry periods, not a Lemosho opening calendar or summit forecast. Every climbing group must be guided; TANAPA normally deals with registered or licensed operators unless written permission is granted. This note was reviewed 29 Jul 2026 and is not live status; re-check the linked authorities before booking and departure.

Where is the Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route?

In Tanzania. The route starts near -3.003, 37.147 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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