Lemosho Gate, also called the Lemosho Glades trailhead, marks the start of the Lemosho Route up Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s one of the ways into the park for climbers. Before you can begin, you first stop at Londorossi Gate to sign in, then drive to Lemosho Gate where the climb really begins. At the gate, they check a few things to make sure you’re set. They look at your passport or visa, go over your plan for each day on the mountain, confirm your guide is with a proper tour company, and ensure you’ve got enough supplies like porters, tents, food, and water. They also make sure the park fees are paid. If anything’s missing, they might not let you start.

There’s a sign at Lemosho Gate showing the height, distance, and names of the campsites you’ll hit along your route. It’s also where you meet your porters and can do any last-minute checks before heading out. The Ranger’s office and toilets are about 300 meters back the way you came, roughly 984 feet away.