KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

On all routes Exodus have an enviable success record, often enabling full groups to reach the summit together, this is in part down to our excellent guides and the guiding ratios (2:1) we ensure on Kilimanjaro, but also attributable to the additional acclimatisation days we build into the standard park recommendations for each route we trek.

Rongai Route:

In taking 6 days to complete this beautiful trek we ensure that over 85% of our clients reach Gillman's Point on the crater rim, while two thirds (66%) stand on top of Africa, reaching Uhuru Peak the true summit of Kilimanjaro. Figures based on records since January 2000.

Lemosho Route:

Nearly 99% of our clients on this trip have reached Stella Point on the crater rim, while around 95% have reached Uhuru Peak. The summit day along the Lemosho Route is a lot steeper than that along the Rongai Route, but as the Lemosho Route takes a day longer there is more time to acclimatise, thus giving a better chance of success!

Northern Circuit:

It is difficult to comment on success rates on this itinerary due to the smaller numbers, but the additional acclimatisation time gives all participants the best opportunity for standing at the summit of Africa with 95% of our clients reaching both the crater rim and Uhuru Peak.

Which route to choose?

We currently operate 9 different trips that include a trek up Kilimanjaro.  5 include the Rongai Route, 3 include the Lemosho Route, and 1 trip goes on the Northern Circuit.  Here are all the relevant links:

Rongai

1) KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE  (TYW)

2) KILIMANJARO, SERENGETI & ZANZIBAR  (TYC)

3) KILIMANJARO & SAFARI  (TYX)

4) KILIMANJARO & ZANZIBAR  (TYZ)

Lemosho

1) KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE  (TYR)

2) KILIMANJARO - LEMOSHO ROUTE AND ZANZIBAR  (TYT)

3) KILIMANJARO - LEMOSHO ROUTE AND SAFARI  (TYU)

Northern Circuit

1) KILIMANJARO CLIMB - NORTHERN CIRCUIT  (TYN)

Yes, Jim Eite, one of our staff members, has led this trip many times over the years and explains about the routes. Please read his article to discover the routes to the summit of Kilimanjaro.

On all routes Exodus have an enviable success record, often enabling full groups to reach the summit together, this is in part down to our excellent guides and the guiding ratios (2:1) we ensure on Kilimanjaro, but also attributable to the additional acclimatisation days we build into the standard park recommendations for each route we trek.

Rongai Route:

In taking 6 days to complete this beautiful trek we ensure that over 85% of our clients reach Gillman's Point on the crater rim, while two thirds (66%) stand on top of Africa, reaching Uhuru Peak the true summit of Kilimanjaro. Figures based on records since January 2000.

Lemosho Route:

Nearly 99% of our clients on this trip have reached Stella Point on the crater rim, while around 95% have reached Uhuru Peak. The summit day along the Lemosho Route is a lot steeper than that along the Rongai Route, but as the Lemosho Route takes a day longer there is more time to acclimatise, thus giving a better chance of success!

It is difficult to comment on success rates on this itinerary due to the smaller numbers, but the additional acclimatisation time gives all participants the best opportunity for standing at the summit of Africa with 95% of our clients reaching both the crater rim and Uhuru Peak.

Which route to choose?

We currently operate 9 different trips that include a trek up Kilimanjaro.  5 include the Rongai Route, 3 include the Lemosho Route, and 1 trip goes on the Northern Circuit.  Here are all the relevant links:

Rongai

1) KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE  (TYW)

2) KILIMANJARO, SERENGETI & ZANZIBAR  (TYC)

3) KILIMANJARO & SAFARI  (TYX)

4) KILIMANJARO & ZANZIBAR  (TYZ)

Lemosho

1) KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE  (TYR)

2) KILIMANJARO - LEMOSHO ROUTE AND ZANZIBAR  (TYT)

3) KILIMANJARO - LEMOSHO ROUTE AND SAFARI  (TYU)

Northern Circuit

1) KILIMANJARO CLIMB - NORTHERN CIRCUIT  (TYN)

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