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Route Description
This trek is for those who wish to experience Kilimanjaro without having to reach the summit! The Lemosho Glades route is perhaps the least used initial ascent route on Kilimanjaro, partly because of its remote location and likewise the challenging roads leading to the trailhead. Buffalo and elephant sightings are possible on the first day trekking through the forest, and the trail is often overgrown from lack of use. The route leads up to the western edge of the Shira Plateau, and the hike across the plateau is said to be one of the most stunningly beautiful hikes in Africa. On the fourth day of the trek the group is met and proceeds downward back to civilization and hot showers. The many changes of scenery and spectacular hike across the Shira Plateau make this trek truly special. There are no huts on this route; the accommodations are in mountain tents, with closed cell foam mattresses.
