
Lemosho vs Machame
The Lemosho and Machame are the two most popular ascent routes on Kilimanjaro. They’re also fairly similar, so we’ve put together this comparison to help you choose between the two routes.
Map of the Lemosho and Machame

Starting elevation
Where the routes meet

Distance

Steepness

Barranco Wall

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Each route has two itineraries

Busyness
The Machame and Lemosho are the busiest routes on the mountain.

Scenery

The Lemosho is generally agreed to be the prettiest of all the Kilimanjaro routes.

Different campsites




Sunsets and sunrises


Acclimatisation

8-day itineraries have an 85% summit success rate 7-day itineraries have a 64% summit success rate 6-day itineraries have only a 44% summit success rate!
An important climb-high-sleep-low opportunity

Summit success rates

The more days you spend on the ascent, the higher your chances of reaching the summit.

The route with the highest success rate

Our lead guide’s favourite route

Our opinion: choose the Lemosho
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