🇹🇿 KILIMANJARO 🇹🇿

Mt Kilimanjaro, located in Kilimanjaro National Park, northeastern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya.

It’s the highest peak in Africa & one of the Seven  Summits of the World (the highest mountains on each continent). at a Height of  5,895m(19,341 ft) above sea level.

A dormant stratovolcano with three volcanic conesb. Kibo, Mawenzi, & Shira. Kibo is the highest & where Uhuru Peak is located.

Kilimanjaro has 5 Climate Zones.

• Cultivated farmland (base of the mountain)

• Rainforest (800–3,000m) 

• Heath and moorland (3,000–4,000m)

• Alpine desert (4,000–5,000m)

• Arctic summit zone (above 5,000m) 

The Lemosho Route is widely considered the most scenic & well-balanced route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering breathtaking views, diverse landscapes, & the best chance of acclimatisation.

Starting on the western side of the mountain, the route passes through lush rainforest, climbs up onto the Shira Pleateau, & then joins the southern circuit beneath Kilimanjaro’s icefields.

Over 8 days of trekking, it gradually gains altitude, allowing trekkers to adjust to the thin air before making a summit attempt via Barafu Camp & the legendary Stella Point.

Along the way, trekkers pass through five distinct climate zones – from tropical forest to arctic summit – each with its own unique beauty & challenge.

The final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) is tough, cold, and steep, but incredibly rewarding, especially as the sun rises over the roof of Africa.

For me, taking on the Lemosho Route is not just about reaching the summit – it’s about testing my limits, embracing the journey, & raising vital funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital every step of the way.