Lemosho Route

Kibo From the Shira Ridge

Kibo From the Shira Ridge

Lemosho is the longest of the regular Kilimanjaro trails, typically covering 8-days from start to finish, with six of those days aimed towards the summit.

The trail approaches from the western quarter of Kilimanjaro, covering some of loveliest highland countryside in East Africa, with the separate eco-zones of Kilimanjaro clearly evident as the forest gives way to heathland, moorland, and eventually the barren high desert of the summit regions.

Lemosho is an excellent trail for those uncertain of their abilities, and who want to allow for extra time to adjust to altitude, as well as to enjoy shorter walking days over a generally forgiving gradient.

MEM Tours Africa offers several Lemosho Route Options, with longer or shorter versions depending on your preference. Contact us directly or check out the trip options for details.


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Northern Circuit and the Western Breach…

Moir Camp

This year MEM Tours Africa hosted an unusual itinerary for Kilimanjaro which it must be said has very few untrammeled options left.

Planning for the trip began around the idea of a Western Breach summit to which MEM MD Mohammed Shabay added the additional thought of approaching the summit via Rongai Route and the Northern Circuit....

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MEM Friends of Kilimanjaro

This Year MEM Tours Africa will be launching a conservation project to promote the care and protection of Kilimanjaro National Park and the responsible and sustainable use of the resources of the Kilimanjaro Forest.

For more information, and if you want to help or become involved in any way, please contact us at MEM Tours Africa...

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Western Breach: Fact & Fiction

Western Breach

There is a great deal of misinformation in circulation about the Great Western Breach which is an ascent route to the summit which is most commonly, but not exclusively, used via the Shira or Lemosho Route.

To separate fact from fiction we have addressed some of the more common misconceptions surrounding this phenomenon...

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