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Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route (8 days)
Researchedby KPAP-Certified Operator· KPAP Partner (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project)
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Duration
8 days
Season
Year-round (best: Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct)
Elevation
5,895m (Uhuru Peak)
Guide Ratio
1:6 with assistant guides, 1:1 staff-to-climber on summit night
Route
Lemosho Route (western approach → Shira Plateau → Barranco Wall → Uhuru Peak)
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