Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route: Trekking Holiday, Tanzania, Africa

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Average Review Rating: from 76 reviews.

Jon Coleman

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Written October 2011
Fantastic trip. A liftime experience that you will not forget - very well organised and great value.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Last 20 minute climb to Stella point - after a tough climb then seeing the sun rising off to your right and feeling the warmth of the sun, giving a great sense of achievement and happiness! Big smile as itching to get up to the Summit and take in the fantastic views and scenery.
What did you think of your group leader?
Great guy - very calm collected and experienced. Never had any doubts in his abilities as a climber, leader or organiser.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Pay very close attention to your kit - make sure you have what you need and practise packing and unpacking. Prior preparation and planning....... Also make sure you have good waterproof wear and when the rain and mud comes :) You can make the most of everything then without worrying, i.e. the scenery, the company, the experience :)
Fitness I did not think was such a big issue - but that depends on you personally. You dont need to train for a marathon but make sure you are in good shape. The final climb is a long way up and you will feel it - but don't worry and keep going you will make it - its as much mental fitness as physical for the last climb.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Food on trip is fantastic - hard to believe that eating such good food is possbile up a mountain!!! You will have an appetite and eat a lot as you will need the energy.
SALLY HAWES

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Written September 2011
Very well organised
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
How the porters and guides did their job and got you through it with a smile!
What did you think of your group leader?
Simon was a very good group leader, kept you informed of exactly what was going on and what was to be expected every day.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Drink lots!....4/5 Leters to be exact!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Just a wonderful experience,couldn't fault it really..x
thomas Shaw

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Written September 2011
Superb Expedition, 8 days camping on the mountain in 'different' climatic zones culminating in a successful ascent of a wonderful mountain with great friends and meeting some new ones as well. Truly inspirational.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Apart from actually arriving at the summit which was our goal after all! The minute I arrived at Stella Point 5735m on the crater rim, after six hours of steep ascent in the dark..the sun came up as I reached the rim a glorious sunrise the curvature of the earth bieng visible. An hour later traversing along the rim I reached the summit, euphoria!
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader Abrahim, superb guy and a great guide, never in your face but always around, if you couldn't see him you could hear him! Very good organisationally and certainly knew the game, very comfortable on the mountain and his three assistant guides you could see learnt a lot from him.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take a nail brush, dust gets everywhere! Failing that pay lots of attention to your kit it really is cold up there, I recorded minus 20 degrees centigrade on our route up on summit night and that was without the windchill, with a strong southerly (cold) wind blowing. Down jct and good down sleeping bag a must.
Respect acclimatisation, go slowly, drink min 4 litres of water a day and be mountain fit before you go. we had a strong team all seven of us summitted preparation is everything.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
One of the seven summits and well worth doing whether you are a climber, walker mountaineer or someone whom just likes physical challenges! A beautiful complex mountain on a wonderful continent, the people and local people we met were great.
Exodus..and East African guiding Company everything went like clockwork no complaints whatsoever tremendous trip I will not forget in a hurry.
Finally, Food on the mountain was fantastic no worries there at all!
Atef Haikal

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Written September 2011
Great trip, fantastic scenary, good organization and great company. Highly recommended.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The best moment was seeing Uhuru point. I was almost in tears and couldn't believe I made it. The whole group made but several of us suffered during day 7. Teh trek doesn't require super fitness but strong determination and a bit of luck with altitude sickness.
One thing I regret is not having enough time to absorb the view on on summit. I was cold and rushed down. Make sure you look around and take your time on the summit before heading down.
What did you think of your group leader?
The leader was very supportive, well organized and quite nice.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure you have well tested rain proof clothes for top and bottom. The weather is unpredictable and we had lots of rain. Also, make sure you have warm gloves, sockes and boots. It was really cold during the summit attack and some people suffered from cold feet and hands. Also, make sure you have a warm sleeping bag, it was below freezing for several nights.
I used Diamox after suffering from altitude sickenss in day 4. It did help. So, take some with you.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Equipment wise, the tents were ok, some people had problems with teh zippers, our communal tent was a bit too small made of one layer, so lots of densation on teh inside (not very pleasant when you are cold and stuck in that tent for most of your evening).
Daisy Brooks

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Written August 2011
A very very hard trip, but thoroughly worthwhile, although not for the faint hearted!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Reaching Uhuru peak after 8 hours of walking in the dark and freezing cold.
What did you think of your group leader?
Abraham was brilliant, he did everything for us, especially on summit night and without him and the other guides our whole group may not have made it to the top.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take a lot of glucose tablets, immodium and a platapus.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Don't take a thermarest, hire a foam matress, blowing up a thermarest at 4000m is not easy! Would definitely recommend the lemosho route, as its longer and gives you more time to aclimatise to give you the best chance at getting to the top.
Naeha Hirani

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Written July 2011
The climb itself was exceptional. The African Walking Company were incredibly hospitable and cheerful. The representative from Exodus however, was less than helpful. In london, i confirmed the schedule over the phone - he had told us that we were sceduled to leave in the morning.. in fact the walking company were to arrive the next day in the afternoon.. and there was another nights stay at a differing hotel.I had to call from Tanzania, spoke to said representative and he assured me that someone would be picking us up that day. However, he was incorrect and once i had spoken to him a second time he did not apologise for the mistake and was most unhelpful. Due to this representative of Exodus, i am very sceptical of usign Exodus again.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Singing the Kilimanjaro song with the team and learning about their histories and life experiences.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our Team Leader and the other members of the team were exceptional. They were fun, helpful, supportive and knowledgeable about the mountain and the wildlife.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I would book directly through the African Walking Company and bypass Exodus. Their customer service is awful.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Tom Bowring, the representative, was unresponsive, gave false information and had spoiled the beginning of a 'trip of a lifetime'. He has also lost future business for Exodus due to his lack of customer care skills.
Sean Willis

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Written June 2011
The most thrilling, rewarding and emotional adventure I have ever been on.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Too many to mention, but here are a few:
Setting off from Stella Point in the knowledge that I was going to make it to Uhuru Peak prompted me to burst into tears. An amazing and unexpected personal experience - I hope no one saw me.
The camaraderie with guides and fellow trekkers. Personal bonds made for life.
So much laughter, especially in times of despair.
Getting to the top of the Barranco Wall and, of course, Uhuru Peak - a truly spiritual moment.
What did you think of your group leader?
Abraham was calm, inspirational, knowledgeable and, by the end of the trip, a true friend. And I have the upmost respect for his whole team, all wonderful people.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
First of all read Henry Stedman's book. That's the only guidebook you'll need.
Take wet wipes.
Plenty of hiking before you go with a heavy load. I hiked 250 miles during the 5 months leading up to the trip.
Take something to wee in at night time - you really won't want to leave your tent at night.
Hire their mats.
Take all the time you need and be positive and remember to laugh and laugh.
Talk to the guides and porters, they are such wonderful people.
The only time I got blisters was on the way down - that day and a half of descent was an unexpected torture.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I'd been thinking (and talking) about this trek since my late teens. I finally got round to at 49 years of age. Why did I wait so long. If you're thinking of doing it, stop the talking and go for it - it's an adventure that will live in the memory for ever.