Below is an 8 day Mount Kilimanjaro climbing tour via the Lemosho Route. Climbing through different climate zones it starts on heaths and winds further across alpine meadows to ascend to the arctic zone near Uhuru Peak. The descent, in turn, passes through rainforest. All this makes this route the most scenic on Kilimanjaro. The total distance covered on Lemosho Route is 46 kilometers (28.5 miles). The best views on the mountain and increased chances of successful summiting come free of charge. The Lemosho route takes 8 days and is widely used by experienced tour companies.