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Lemosho vs Machame

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Lemosho Machame
Distance 43 km 36 km
Elevation gain 4,646 m 4,997 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country Tanzania Tanzania
Best time to hike Best from February to April Best months: February, August, September
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Lemosho vs Machame: which should you hike?

At 43 km, Lemosho is the longer route — roughly 7 km more than Machame (36 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Machame is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.

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