8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west. It offers a chance to visit Shira Plateau and Shira Caldera. Lemosho Route crosses from Shira Ridge to Shira 2 Camp, in a pleasant hike. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterward, Lemosho follows the same route as Machame Route through Lava Tower, Barranco, and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. The minimum number of days required for this route is 7 days, but eight days are recommended as it will give more chances to acclimatize and achieve the summit. Like Machame, this is a scenically spectacular and varied route. Lemosho is highly recommended and it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, elands, and lions which come over to forage during the dry season from Longido game-controlled areas.