Lemosho vs Northern Circuit – a comparison of two great Kilimanjaro routes
The Lemosho and the Northern Circuit (or Grand Traverse) are two of the best Kilimanjaro routes, as both are very pretty and have high success rates. They also have some differences. We discuss all of these details to help you decide which is best for you.
Lemosho route quick facts
Total distance: 70 km / 43 miles Starting point: Lemosho Gate End point: Mweka Gate Duration: 7 or 8 days Summit success rate: High Busyness: High
Northern Circuit quick facts
Total distance: 98 km / 61 miles Starting point: Lemosho Gate End point: Mweka Gate Duration: 9 days Summit success rate: Very high Busyness: Low
Description of the routes
Distance and duration
Steepness and trail difficulty
Barranco Wall
Crowds
Campsites
Scenery
Acclimatisation and summit success rate
Climb high and sleep low
A high and then a low campsite
The route with the higher summit success rate
Our opinion
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