- Summit the largest freestanding mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro
- Maximise your chance of summiting Uhuru Peak with our 1:2 guide ratio on summit day
- Join forces with our expert porters, benefitting from their invaluable experience and enthusiasm
- Take a peaceful moment in the wild beauty of the Shira Plateau
- Camp above the clouds, with all chores taken care of by our team
- Toast your trekking adventures in our much-loved coffee plantation hotel
Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route
10 Days
Excluding Flights From
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Walking & Trekking
Activity Level
Challenging & Tough
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Comfort Level
Simple
Take the most scenic route up Africa’s tallest mountain, the adventure enhanced by our expert guides, porters and cooks
Scale Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route, considered the most beautiful of the seven established trails up Tanzania’s mightiest mountain. It’s no easy task, but this trip has been designed to maximise your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak at the very top – we have one of the best summit success rates of any operator here. Our eight days on the slopes is longer than most (allowing more time to acclimatise), while larger-than-normal tents, full porterage throughout and chef-prepped meals make the journey as comfortable as possible.
Why trek with us?
- One of the highest summit success rates of any operator on Kilimanjaro
- One guide to every two trekkers on summit day – essential for maximising your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak
- Acclimitisation day built into trip to improve success rates
- Larger-than-normal tents make the trek that little more comfortable
- Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, which aims to improve the working conditions of porters
- We’ll donate £25 to the Mountain Lioness Project for each person who books this trip
Highlights
Key Information
- Accommodation: 2 Classic nights (hotels), 7 Simple nights (full-service camping)
- Eight days of walking, full porterage throughout
- Full moon, new moon and female crew departures available (see Dates & Prices)
- Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
- Zanzibar and safari extensions available
- Countries visited: Tanzania
What's Included
- All breakfasts, eight lunches and nine dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Kilimanjaro Park fee
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request, includes single tent)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Personal equipment (can be hired in advance)
8 Days of Walking & Trekking
Pace:
Approximately 4.4mi (7.1km) walking per day
Terrain:
High altitude; including steep, rocky terrain
Altitude maximum: 19,340ft (5,895m); average: 13,125ft (4,000m)
Day 2
7 km / 4.3 miles
Day 3
8 km / 5 miles
Day 4
10 km / 6.2 miles
Day 5
8 km / 5 miles
Day 6
5 km / 3.1 miles
Day 7
3 km / 1.9 miles
Day 8
11 km / 6.8 miles
Day 9
13 km / 8.1 miles
Itinerary
Arusha Arusha
Depart London
Start Arusha
The adventure begins at our much-loved hotel in Arusha, which is our home today and upon our return from Kilimanjaro. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time for a dip in the pool or to relax in the lovely gardens.
This afternoon/evening, we have a welcome briefing with the Kilimanjaro Chief Guide, which covers all aspects of the trip and includes the distribution of any hired equipment you have booked. Please also bring your passport, insurance details and air ticket details.
Accommodation: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (or similar)
Arrive Kilimanjaro airport; transfer to Arusha
There will be a trip briefing this afternoon/evening. Please bring with you your passport and insurance details, and your air ticket details. The briefing will cover all aspects of your trip and will include the distribution of any hired equipment you have booked.
Accommodation: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (or similar)
To Lemosho Gate; begin ascent to Lemosho Forest
We transfer (67mi/108km) to Lemosho entrance gate (6,890ft/2,100m) in the morning, passing between Kilimanjaro and the horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater of Mount Meru. In the short distance before reaching the Lemosho trail head gate, we drive through farmland and plantations. The last 3mi (5km) of the road to the park gate are poor quality, particularly after rain, and the drive there should be considered part of the adventure.
After completing the necessary registration formalities, we often have lunch in the designated tourist shelter before starting our walk. It is an easy day of walking up a small path through lush forest and an area with a variety of wildlife, including buffalos. We camp at Lemosho Forest camp (8,695ft/2,650m).
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira One
This morning begins, as all do on the trail, with hot tea brought to your tent – a very welcome wake-up. Today’s hike starts in lush montane forest before ascending into a moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with views across the plains, opening out as we reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness here, especially if the afternoon mists cloak the landscape. We camp in the centre of the plateau at Shira One (11,645ft/3,550m).
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral to camp at Shira Hut
Enjoy a day to help acclimatisation and explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. The views from our camp near Shira Hut (12,600ft/3,840m) of Mount Meru floating on the clouds are unforgettable. The afternoon is free to relax, enjoying those views and getting to know each other even better.
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Descend to camp at Great Barranco valley
We have a morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (14,930ft/4,550m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (12,795ft/3,900m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below, including the Barranco Wall, which we tackle tomorrow.
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Over the Barranco Wall to Karanga
A short, steep scramble up the famed Barranco Wall provides us with a different challenge and leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the southern icefields. The terrain changes to volcanic scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and a powerful sense of mountain wilderness.
Our next camp is at Karanga (13,125ft/4,000m), a short distance away. The valley floor has the last water point on the approach to Barafu and we camp on the higher sides of the valley with views towards the glaciers of the southern icefields.
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Steep ascent to Barafu campsite
The trail follows a path on compacted scree with wide views ahead including the Barafu Ridge, where our camp lies. The trail climbs to reach the Barafu campsite (15,090ft/4,600m) for lunch, after which there is a short acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,750ft/4,800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and includes a very early night.
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Reach Stella Point for sunrise; to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa; descend to Millennium Camp
We start our ascent around midnight so we can reach the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace takes us to Stella Point (18,815ft/5,735m) in about five or six hours. We rest there for a short time to enjoy sunrise over Mawenzi.
Those who are still feeling strong can make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft/5,895m) – congratulations, you’ve made it! Standing at the highest point in Africa, taking your photo at the Uhuru Peak sign and knowing you have climbed one of the Seven Summits is a moment that will stay with you forever!
The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast; after some refreshments, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (12,470ft/3,800m) at Millennium Camp.
Accommodation: Full-service camping
To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha
Today is a sustained descent on a well-constructed path through lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the national park gate at Mweka (5,415ft/1,650m) where we meet our vehicle and drive through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. The shower, beer and swimming pool are tantalisingly close! We return by bus (62mi/100km) to Arusha.
Accommodation: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (or similar)
End Arusha
Spend this morning resting in the hotel garden by the pool or exploring Arusha for souvenirs if you have time before your flight home.
Alternatively, if you’d like to recuperate after climbing Kili, speak to your sales representative to book a relaxing break on idyllic Zanzibar or an unforgettable safari adventure encompassing three different national parks.
Free morning; afternoon depart Kilimanjaro airport
The morning can be spent resting in the hotel garden by the pool or exploring Arusha for souvenirs for those on group flights. Those not flying back to UK with the group will leave us in Arusha.
Arrive London
Arrive London.
Extend Your Trip
Zanzibar Beach Extension
End your trip on a (very) relaxed note by heading to the idyllic island of Zanzibar. Stroll along powdery white-sand beaches, discover the offshore reef, or simply unwind under a palm tree. Stay for as many nights as you wish in a choice of secluded beachfront retreats, luxury resorts or in the cultural heart of Stone Town.
Let us know your preferences and we’ll take care of all the details, including flights, transfers and accommodation: all you need to do is relax.
Safari Add-on Tour - after Lemosho Route
This add-on tour is the perfect introduction to the wildlife of Africa, taking in three unique national parks over three days. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area provides acts like a giant enclosure, providing refuge and habitat for a vast number of animals. Tarangire National Park has the largest number of elephants in the northern part of Tanzania and is dotted with baobab trees. Finally, Lake Manyara National Park is small but supports a high density of mammals including tree-climbing lions.
The detailed itinerary is here, or speak to your sales representative for more details.
Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge and Kilimanjaro camps
On this adventure, we spend seven nights camping in three-person tents and two nights in a hotel.
Arusha: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge (nights 1 and 9)
Before and after our time on Kilimanjaro, we stay at the Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge. In a peaceful setting just outside Arusha, this property has 40 spacious thatched cottages dotted throughout a beautiful garden overlooked by Mount Meru. There’s also an excellent restaurant serving African and international dishes, a bar and a swimming pool. It is also possible to book a massage for when you return from the trek.
Kilimanjaro: Full-service camping (nights 2-8)
Although conditions are basic on the mountain, the camping we experience is one of the best available on the Lemosho Route. We sleep in Vango Halo Pro 300 tents regardless of whether you have made a twin-share or single supplement booking. These are spacious three-person tents that are ideal for the conditions on Kilimanjaro. Our camp life is about as comfortable as it gets on Kili, with a communal mess tent, where we gather as a group and eat breakfast and dinner, and a private toilet tent. We also ensure there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only exception is the highest camp where there is no water source.
Worth knowing
- The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are mainly stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak season.
- Handwashing water, treated with Dettol, is available along with soap before all meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it.
- The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend that you bring your own toilet paper and wet wipes.
- All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags, sleeping mats and pillows.
Trip Experts
Lucia Kivoi
Expert Leader: Tanzania
Oren Blindell
UK Sales Team Leader
Jess Dillon
Head of Sales
Emma Garrick
Senior Product Manager Asia
Reviews
Add your own reviewThe Best tour to climb Kilimanjaro - First Class Standard
We have just returned from this amazing trip.
What a wonderfully experience it was.
David the tour leader was absolutely fantastic.
He was strong and decisive leader and was exactly what we all needed to complete this tough challenge.
The porters were unbelievable and every bit of credit you read about them in other reviews is so very well deserved.
See for yourselves how dedicated to you they are.
It’s like a small village constantly on the move up the mountain together.
The food was first class and there were a lot of choices for everybody.
To be fair we all ate really well and you certainly wont go hungry at all.
The mess tent had a great vibe as you will find similar people wanting to do similar things as yourselves.
Our group of 11 had a great balance.
Me and my wife were the only couple together and all the others had come despite being in relationships.
Advice
Don’t take a book or a kindle. There is very little ‘down time’ so you wont get the time you think you will get because there is always something to do.
I thought we’d have hours of waiting around in the afternoons but it never worked out that way.
Sometimes everybody would be tired and take a nap other times a card game would commence.
You’ll be amazed at how quickly the hours go.
You will have a great group of people believe me.
You booked this trip for the same reasons that they did so embrace it.
You will wear a lot of the same clothes, just ensure you have your summit night clothes fresh and ready to go.
Because we went in early February there were hot days and cold nights.
Your clothes wont smell and neither will you so take a little roll on deodorant and use it every morning.
You will get a wishy washy (bowl of hot water) every morning and most afternoons too.
Remember it’s nothing like Glastonbury camping mainly because you will always be sober.
Believe it or not but the 15kg allowance is plenty.
No it really is.
Don’t stress about packing it’s all going to be OK…
Don’t go mad with your snacks as there is unlimited chocolate and biscuits provided by Exodus.
The only small complaint was that the toilet tent was a bit shabby and the zipper needed attention.
The toilet itself was absolutely fine.
I’m sure Exodus can afford a new toilet tent.
The organisation was first class and a lot of friendships developed.
It’s amazing how it’s all arranged and so well put together.
I would recommend this trip 100% and Exodus as a company have got you covered.
They might cost a little more than other tours but you get what you pay for on the mountain.
Most Inspirational Moment
One of our guides on summit night Lucy dragging me to the top when I was exhausted. “Get on your feet!” She would shout to me. I would never have submitted without her. Everyone at Exodus was inspiring. Fred, William, Angela, Anna and of course our leader David and Mama Lucy (my sister from a different Mister) were inspirational. Milton and his team in the cooking tent were magicians. Thank you to you all.
Thoughts on Group Leader
David was a solid leader who was impeccable, faultless. He made you believe in him and respect him. When he spoke you listened. He didn’t mess he wanted to get everyone to summit and he cared about his group and his staff.
Advice for Potential Travellers
No books (you wont have time) Wear the same clothes apart from summit night. Go easy on your snacks as Exodus supply plenty themselves. Take hand sanitiser You only need one hat. Wet wipe washes are fine and wear merino wool undies. Small packet of Rennie (heartburn) You wont need any hair products as you will be wearing a hat for most of the time. No one ‘dresses up’
Excellent adventure
A great route up Kilimanjaro allowing for some of the best (for Kilimanjaro) altitude aclimatisation on the way, helping to ensure greater success and less physical stress. Lemosho is a busy route though, even more so when the trail merges with the Machame route. You will definitely not feel like you have the mountain to yourself.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me this is not a personal thing but it is watching the porters. They carry all the camp gear and our kit bags and soon zip past us after we leave camp in the morning for our day of hiking. Often they were wearing clothing and footwear that is questionable for the environment yet they complete their job with incredible stoicism.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lucia was excellent in every way. Three of our main guide team were women. Lucia, Anna and Happiness, we also had Angela for a couple of days at the start too. Brown was the fourth and only male guide we had from start to finish. Freddie, one of the helping porters who we got to know serving our food in the mess tent, stepped up and worked as an assistant guide on the final summit stage. He did a great job too. Lucia clearly earned and commanded so much respect from everyone both us as clients and the rest of her team. She and Anna were very strong, standing our ground on the Barranco wall where it is easy for climbers to be pushed aside by the army of porters also ascending the same narrow route. All our guides set a really good walking pace that made it all that much easier. Lucia told us that she sends a member of her team ahead to the next camp to try and get us good spots at the camp sites before everyone else. This often worked and was a good tactic for us all.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This was my second summit of Kilimanjaro. The first time was by the Rongai route, this time the Lemosho. I naturally compared the two. Lemosho definitely wins for altitude aclimatisiation over Rongai. The lay of the land and two more days of ascent help greatly with this. I will also say Lemosho is slightly more scenic along the trail than Rongai but not massively. Where Lemosho fails is crowds. Just about every adventure travel operator going, including Exodus generally plug Lemosho as the premier route up Kilimanjaro. Add to this the fact the also popular Machame route and Lemosho route merge on the third day, the crowds of porters and hikers can be significant. A few times, I saw a near unbroken line of people as far ahead on the trail as I could see and the same looking back where we'd come from. This also makes for very large and crowded camp sites. On summit night it took us about 20 minutes of "pole pole" walking just to clear the Barranco camp. A few years back on the Rongai there were four or five total groups , including us, moving up the mountain at the same time. I also found the final summit climb on Rongai to be easier under foot but one of our guides told me that it may no longer be as good as I remember it due to the fact with climate change, the ground does not as reliabley freeze hard at night as it once did. Sometimes making it heavy going on the loose small stoney trail. As for other things. Kilimanjaro is a dusty place, which ever way you go, and it gets everywhere. Be prepared to be mucky. British travellers don't need a plug adapter for Tanzania, it's the same plug. I travelled in July. I did not see or hear a single mosquito from start to finish. All your drinking water on the mountain is provided and is chlorinated by the crew so there is no need to bring your own water treatment. The barranco wall is no where near as bad as you may sometimes hear (apart from the numerous false summits) but it is a hands on job. Some light gloves like long finger mountain bike gloves would be handy for it. More so when Lucia told us the porters frequently spit on the rocks you're gripping on to.
Lemosho route to Uhuru the summit of Kilimanjaro!
Exodus and their team, whether those based in the UK or on the ground in Tanzania, could not have acted more professionally or been more helpful in ensuring that I had a fantastic trip.
Our group’s all female team of guides, led by Lucia, with Joyce, Anna, Angela and Happiness did their utmost everyday with words of encouragement, smiles and gentle cajoling to steer us to the summit! It was like being looked after by a pride of lionesses!
Without the rest of Lucia’s team of porters, chefs etc, success would not have been possible.
The aim of the trek was to summit Kilimanjaro but by taking the Lemosho Route, it enabled us to enjoy, stunning scenery, interesting and unusual flora and fauna and perhaps most important of all, a little more time to acclimatise for the summit attempt.
Prospective trekkers should be aware that a sunrise at the top of Kibo is not guaranteed. The five of us who successfully summited, were greeted by a temperature of -10 deg C and very strong winds! Just glad I had so many layers on! All summit attempts for the previous night were cancelled.
This experience will stay with me for the rest of my life, including getting to know my seven fellow trekkers, who were great fun! Have a good look at Exodus, you will not be disappointed.
Date of experience: 25 February 2024
Most Inspirational Moment
Summit night. To quote one of our fellow group members after summiting: " We looked deeply into ourselves, all through a very dark and stormy night on an unrelenting climb, faced real adversity and prevailed!" Sounds a bit melodramatic but all of the previous night's summit attempts were cancelled because of the weather.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lucia Kivio and her assistant guides, Anna, Angela, Happiness and Joyce were superb. As stated above, I couldn't have summited without them.
Advice for Potential Travellers
1) Pole, pole, the slower the better. 2) Drink more than you think you will need. 3) Eat plenty, it's easy not to but you need as much energy as possible. 4) A positive attitude is essential, one step at a time, only think about one day at a time and enjoy. 5) Enjoy the company of your group and support each other.
Fantastic Experience
I loved every minute of this trip. We had a great group, 16 people. Our leader and porters were fantastic. The weather during the day was good. It was cold at night. Thankfully I brought a hot water bottle and the porters filled it for me at night. My only comment would be, that the sleeping bags which we hired were very poor quality. I think that they had been laundered too many times, hence there was no warmth in them. The sleeping bags were very small, just one size! Not sure that a well built man would be able to fit into one of them! I didn’t have any altitude sickness symptoms, but some of my fellow travellers did. The food was great, very plentiful and for me, no tummy problems. I had the right clothes for the trip and this made a huge difference. We had a proper toilet at each camp and that was great for us girls…! I just loved this trip, I would go again tomorrow. I am already looking at Everest Base Camp – I am hooked.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved the Baranco wall and reaching the summit early on summit day. Getting there early, meant easy access to the Kilimanjaro sign and to be able to take photos. Those who got there later, had "arguments" with fellow trekkers to get a photo at the sign. The way that the guides and porters work is inspirational. They were such a happy bunch. We loved the singing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was fantastic, very kind and caring. She had a great team around her. All the porters were just fantastic. Great attitude, positive, friendly, happy. Amazing people.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a hot water bottle, have the right clothes,(lots of layers) consider taking your own sleeping bag (right size for you and with the right level of warmth). Maybe get some clothes in the charity shop that you are willing to donate or leave behind at the end of the trip. These are useful for the porters and guides in the future. My clothes got very dirty, I am still trying to get them clean! Think about leaving your trainers/hiking boots for the guides and porters. Their shoes and clothes are not the same quality that we are used to.
Trip of a Lifetime
This trip is well worth booking, challenging yet rewarding I am so pleased we chose to do this through Exodus. The food is great, it’s hard to believe food to such a high standard is prepared in a tent.
Most Inspirational Moment
The team who helped us throughout the week are so inspirational. They work so hard and yet always have a smile on their faces. There is no way we would have completed summit day without their expertise and support. We were a group of 6 with a team of 23!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our team leader was called Happiness and she was amazing in everyday. Supportive, professional, inspiring and so experienced. Happiness ran a great team, always made sure we were feeling OK, checked how much we were eating and drinking and made sure we dug deep to get to the top. Her assistant guides Lucy, Simon, Pendaely and Floriam (for summit day) were equally amazing. They all work so well together. Nothing can prepare you for how difficult the summit walk is and without good guides it would be impossible to make it.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The tents are small so if travelling alone I think the single supplement is money vety well spent! I also think arriving a couple of days early really helps prepare for the climb. The whole trip is extremely dusty so bring plenty of spare clothes! One of the members of our trip hired a sleeping bag and it wasn't warm enough, every camp is cold so do research and bring a good sleeping bag and roll mat.
A fabulous bucket list trek
A tough but inspiring adventure that provides stunning scenery, great camaraderie and the realisation of a bucket list dream
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro with a group of people who had become as close as family and enjoying the success together - knowing that we had conquered our collective struggles and achieved something that had challenged us.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Happiness was simply the best. She was organised, informative, supportive and motivational. She got the measure of each member of the group very quickly and identified any weaknesses so she, along with the assistant guides, could lend a hand immediately it was required. She gave us confidence and instilled a belief that we could do it. She was also funny, fun and great company.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for it!!! Find yourself a really comprehensive kit list. I used Mark Whitman's https://www.climbkilimanjaroguide.com/kilimanjaro-kit-list/ Technical kit can be expensive but there are loads of deals on line and I found some excellent bits and pieces in charity shops. When you read the suggested tip amount on the trip notes it might seem a bit high - it is not. The work the team do is phenomenal and they absolutely deserve it. Battery power banks worked better than solar chargers
TYR: Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route
The overall trip was a great success. The Kia Lodge was basic but clean. The initial transfer from Kia Lodge to the Moivaro hotel was smooth. The Moivaro Coffee plantation hotel was a good quality hotel with good facilities. The journey to Lemosho Gate was as expected. The 8 day hike was well led, well supported and the food was plentiful and of good quality. The chef did a superb job. The tents could do with an upgrade, and the groundsheets were a tad smaller than necessary. The support staff were magnificent and all played their parts in making this a memorable journey. The return to Moivaro was as expected although some of the admin could have been completed quicker to allow more time at the hotel after 8 days hiking. The private transfer back to Jaro airport was a mess! Transport did not arrive on time, after chaser call, Exodus admin staff member (who did her utmost) arrived to pick us up in private car about 20 mins later but ran out of petrol. Taxi was flagged and passenger ejected. Private taxi then tried to play catch-up and had to stop to fill up before rushing us to the airport exceeding limits, risky overtaking and honking horn. We got to the airport…..but not a particularly satisfactory end to the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the summit along with other team members and the 'crew' who were particularly helpful and attentive. The efforts of the entire support staff were truly marvelous and they appeared to work well with their guides and trip leader David.
Thoughts on Group Leader
David was an excellent leader and demonstrated his skills and capability throughout the entire climb
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare well, only take what you need and embrace the spirit of teamwork.
Fabulous Adventure
While summit night was very challenging due to a snow blizzard and extreme cold the overall trip was very well led by our Chief guide David, the porters were wonderful, the food was amazing considering we camping for 8 days and our group of 10 bonded quickly as a team and were all very supportive and encouraging of each other.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting back to base camp ⛺️ after making time the summit in horrendous weather conditions
Thoughts on Group Leader
David was very talented leader in how he supported and advised us as a group and his leadership of the team of 43 porters /assistant guides who supported us. His approach was authoritative but very kind.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for it, it’s tough but the feeling of satisfaction is amazing m. I’m no athlete and suffer from asthma but the guides let me walk at my own pace and I made it!!
This fantastic adventure will remain with me for the rest of my life!
I was in a team with 4 others who will be ‘forever friends’ such a short time on the mountain six days up and two down yet we got to know each other so well encouraging each other all the way. An absolute dream team . Thank you Caroline , Hazel, Fay and Andrew
. Our head guide Julian (J.T) was superb as were Hance and David.
As long as I can remember I have wanted to climb this mountain and at 62 I thought I should give it a go! A month ago today I stood on the roof of Africa. What a day!
Most Inspirational Moment
Everyday was different the rain forest , Shira Plateau, Lava Tower etc. The most fun day was the great Barranco wall which looks steep but completely doable. On summit night I was excited, apprehensive and just wanted to get to the top however I knew it would be a very long day reaching Uhuru Peak .As soon as day break comes you get this burst of extra energy! Reaching Uhuru Peak was just the best moment!
Thoughts on Group Leader
I can not praise our guides enough . Head guide - Julian (J.T.) was so professional, so kind and patient setting a sensible pace to allow us to acclimatise. Absolutely first class chap. Assistant guides- David and Hance equally as professional . I felt safe at all times on our journey. They all gave quiet and kind words of encouragement all the way. They never stop smiling and making things seem easy! I shall never forget them . Not forgetting our superb cook Trophin providing the food which would give us the energy we needed each day . Excellent porridge ! The wonderful porters and assistant guides Rikado Trophin and Arnold Thomas. Julius I thank you for also always being there! All the way to the top!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The most important thing is to follow the pace the guides set they are so experienced and everyone will tell you poly poly and that’s exactly what to do to give yourself more of a chance of acclimatising and reaching the summit . Don’t forget your nail brush ! I did ! Keep your head down especially on summit day this was the advice I was given ‘don’t look up’!! Just keep plodding . Have fun , you will love it and carry those memories forever.
Kilimanjaro, Lemosho route
This was my third trip with exodus and it did not disappoint.
I had a great time and met some fantastic fellow travellers.
The trek was fairly easy walking with a few points that required scrambling over rocks mainly Barranco wall, one of my favourite days on the trek.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the crater rim and seeing the clouds below us.
Thoughts on Group Leader
JT was a great leader always friendly and approachable, David and Hans the assistant guides were very knowledgeable and all three of them were positive and kept us going up to the top.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Try to pack as light as you can, and make sure you will be warm enough on summit night, its very cold until the sun comes up!
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31 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2025
Tuesday Wednesday
09 Sep 2025 10 Sep 2025
Availability Guaranteed (Limited) Only 3 spaces left!
Land Only Trip Price Usually USD 5392Now USD 4945Saving USD 447 Usually USD 5392Now Saving USD 447
Optional Single Supplement +USD 570
Full moon / female crew departure
Full moon / female crew departure
Availability
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead but there are only 3 spaces left. Do not delay your booking!
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
28 Sep 2025 27 Sep 2025
Tuesday Wednesday
07 Oct 2025 08 Oct 2025
Availability Sold Out
Land Only Trip Price USD 5395
Optional Single Supplement
+USD 570
Available upon Request
Full moon departure
Full moon departure
Availability
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead and is now fully booked, although we may have people holding spaces without payment. Please contact our Sales team for further information.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
02 Oct 2025 01 Oct 2025
Saturday Sunday
11 Oct 2025 12 Oct 2025
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price Usually USD 5242Now USD 4945Saving USD 297 Usually USD 5242Now Saving USD 297
Optional Single Supplement +USD 570
Full moon departure
Full moon departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
16 Oct 2025 15 Oct 2025
Saturday Sunday
25 Oct 2025 26 Oct 2025
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price Usually USD 5092Now USD 4795Saving USD 297 Usually USD 5092Now Saving USD 297
Optional Single Supplement +USD 570
New moon departure
New moon departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
04 Jan 2026 03 Jan 2026
Tuesday Wednesday
13 Jan 2026 14 Jan 2026
Availability Guaranteed (On Request) Only 3 spaces left!
Land Only Trip Price USD 5470 Book with USD 1367 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead but there are only 3 spaces left. Do not delay your booking!
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
18 Jan 2026 17 Jan 2026
Tuesday Wednesday
27 Jan 2026 28 Jan 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price USD 5020 Book with USD 1255 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
05 Feb 2026 04 Feb 2026
Saturday Sunday
14 Feb 2026 15 Feb 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5095 Book with USD 1273 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
09 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026
Saturday Sunday
18 Jul 2026 19 Jul 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5065 Book with USD 1266 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
09 Aug 2026 08 Aug 2026
Tuesday Wednesday
18 Aug 2026 19 Aug 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 4945 Book with USD 1236 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
30 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2026
Tuesday Wednesday
08 Sep 2026 09 Sep 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 4915 Book with USD 1228 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
03 Sep 2026 02 Sep 2026
Saturday Sunday
12 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 4945 Book with USD 1236 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
13 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026
Tuesday Wednesday
22 Sep 2026 23 Sep 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 4990 Book with USD 1247 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
24 Sep 2026 23 Sep 2026
Saturday Sunday
03 Oct 2026 04 Oct 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5020 Book with USD 1255 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
01 Oct 2026 30 Sep 2026
Saturday Sunday
10 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price USD 5065 Book with USD 1266 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
15 Oct 2026 14 Oct 2026
Saturday Sunday
24 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5095 Book with USD 1273 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 638
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
10 Jan 2027 09 Jan 2027
Tuesday Wednesday
19 Jan 2027 20 Jan 2027
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5215 Book with USD 1303 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
07 Feb 2027 06 Feb 2027
Tuesday Wednesday
16 Feb 2027 17 Feb 2027
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5245 Book with USD 1311 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesMonday Sunday
12 Jul 2027 11 Jul 2027
Wednesday Thursday
21 Jul 2027 22 Jul 2027
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5320 Book with USD 1330 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
01 Aug 2027 31 Jul 2027
Tuesday Wednesday
10 Aug 2027 11 Aug 2027
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5290 Book with USD 1322 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesWednesday Tuesday
11 Aug 2027 10 Aug 2027
Friday Saturday
20 Aug 2027 21 Aug 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price USD 5365 Book with USD 1341 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesFriday Thursday
10 Sep 2027 09 Sep 2027
Sunday Monday
19 Sep 2027 20 Sep 2027
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5395 Book with USD 1348 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
26 Sep 2027 25 Sep 2027
Tuesday Wednesday
05 Oct 2027 06 Oct 2027
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5320 Book with USD 1330 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
03 Oct 2027 02 Oct 2027
Tuesday Wednesday
12 Oct 2027 13 Oct 2027
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price USD 5320 Book with USD 1330 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Friday
09 Oct 2027 08 Oct 2027
Monday Tuesday
18 Oct 2027 19 Oct 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price USD 5395 Book with USD 1348 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
12 Dec 2027 11 Dec 2027
Tuesday Wednesday
21 Dec 2027 22 Dec 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price USD 5440 Book with USD 1360 deposit Book with USD 500 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +USD 563
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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