The Lemosho route can be done in as little as seven days (6 nights) on the mountain. However, it is ideally tackled over eight days (7 nights) for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. Access to the trail begins with a long drive from Moshi or Arusha town to Londorossi Gate. This can take three to four hours.
Londorossi Gate is located in the western base of mountain. 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. The Londorossi Gate is a fair drive from the town of Moshi, and considerably further from Arusha town. At the gate you will register with the authorities before being driven a further 12km to the starting point.
