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KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

One of the most magical trips anyone can ever take.Truely awe inspiring scenery takes your breath away…or was that the altitude?

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking over my shoulder on the final climb, seeing the horizon change from deepest, darkest blue to sunrise and at that precise moment, knowing for sure that we would all get to the top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was called Makeke. He was brilliant. He organised well, gave very precise briefings each day and continually gave interesting information about the mountain.He was ably supported by Assistant Guides, James, Olauf, Godfrey and Vernance. They were all so supportive and could not do enough to help everyone on our trip. All were prepared to chat and share their experiences on and off the mountain, which made the whole experience extra special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't waste another second, book it now, then practice every day on a step machine until your thighs ache. It is physically hard work, but worth every ounce of effort. I was probably the slowest person in our group, but it is like being a fun runner in a marathon. The object is to finish, there are no extra points for speed.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

A super trip, very well organised and ran very smoothly. The local staff employed were excellent and were a pleasure to be around.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro was simply breathtaking. The views and the sunrise were nothing short of mind blowing. Taking the slightly longer lemosho route was a good idea for acclimatisation purposes. The trek from bottom to top was great if not a little damp due to the weather.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The head guide was a really helpful and knowledgable guy called Makeke. He kept us informed the whole time and answered any questions if he could. His assistant guides were also extremely good. Everybody was ultra cheerful the whole time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Its very easy to just trudge along staring at the heels of the person in front, try to look up, there are some fantastic views, birds, animals etc to see. 

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Definitely the hardest thing I’ve done in my life but certainly not the least enjoyable! Had a good time climbing on the Lemosho route and would definitely recommend it if you’ve got the time. Great guides as well- read a review before climbing saying to trust the guides as they know far more than you do- definitely true!

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Kili climbing… was certainly one of a kind life experience. The perfect conditions to challenge yourself and find your inner peace and strenght. It is hard to describe really, you have to live it to understand it!

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved most of the days, especially being so close to nature. If I had to chose a moment, obviously the summit day (actually night) is pretty mindblowing. After walking up for 5 hours in the dark, when our guide told me 'don't lose your confidence sister' and kindly carried my backpack, 2 hours before reaching Uhuru peak, I suddendly felt an adrenaline kick, and wings growing in my feet...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was extremely responsible, he knew so much about the mountain, and was great in managing the team and bringing everybody together. The 2 other guides were amazing as well, both wise and professional and yet super friendly and cheerful. We had so much fun. I must also add that our guides' mountain gear was much better than those of many other trekking companies we found on the way, showing they take good care of their staff.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lemosho route is definetely the best to reach the peak as you spend several extra days on the mountain just to acclimatise in preparation for the summit ascent. It is also really enjoyable since you leave from a beautiful pine forest, and arrive through a lovely tropical forest, so you get a lot of variety.Trust your guides! Drink loads, walk slowly, it is not a competition! Bring a camel bag, as it is the only way to drink enough as you walk to meet the 4-5L water requirement/day.Also, I was happy I had hired a matress through Exodus as they were much thicker than those you get in mountain shops,  they also isolate better from the cold. Honestly,  I slept like a baby every night.For the summit ascent: bring loads of snacks, better liquid (energy gels for instance) as the cereal bars and chocolate will freeze. An ipod is also great as the summit ascent can get a bit monotonous when you are walking for hours in the dark and personally music kept me going..Keep all electrical equipment next to you body every night (in your sleeping bag) and during the final ascent so the batteries don't freeze. There is signal on the top so you can send text to family and friends to tell them you have reached the top!

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Very well organised and managed with fantastic local support.  Highly positive and encouraging team.  Tough trek but very rewarding.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the curvature of the earth against the rising sun as we approached the summit.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very observant and caring.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get a insulation cover for your platypus/camel back to stop the water freezing on the climb to the summit when you really need your water.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

This was the most amazing adventure of a lifetime.  Yes climbing to the summit was extremely tough both physically and mentally, not least because you have 50% less exygen to breathe in due to the altitude.  Guide ratio best on mountain.  Porters brilliant.  Food, exactly what was required.

Most Inspirational Moment

Most inspirational moment has to be reaching Stella Point.  The feeling of elation, the relief that you're finally at the summit produced tears for us all.  Also loved climbing Barranca Wall. Also the climb down and up to Kerranga camp was tough but a huge relief when we finally arrived up at camp.  Knowing that I could easily achieve these challenges gave me a huge confidence boost.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Makeke was a good leader.  He gave concise, clear briefings on the day ahead's challenge; but he was occassionally economic with the timings.  But the trip notes were the same.  Ie. it says on day one that you will enjoy a 2 - 3 hour gentle walk through woodland.  It took us 5 hours due to heavy rainfall causing the path to be like a quagmire.  When the guides set off you may think that you are going far too slowly but trust in your leader that he knows what he is doing.  Conserve your energy and you will have a more enjoyable experience.Makeke was a good communicator and his words will always ring in my ears: "The weather in Kili is unpredictable".

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't take a shewee.  It doesn't work.  Do take a pack of cards for when you arrive in camp and you're all in the mess tent drinking tea.  Our guides loved playing Cheat!  Always listen to your guides and be truthful with how you're feeling.  Don't be macho and think you'll be alright!  They will do what they can to get you up to the top but you need to be honest if they're going to help you.  Do take lots of snacks, especially chocolate.  If you have any left over (make sure you do), the porters love it.  Don't go thinking you'll have food like you're used to at home.  The porridge tastes different but it is excellent fuel so mask the taste if you don't like it with either Cadbury's drinking chocolate (supplied), brown sugar (supplied) or honey (supplied).  DRINK LOADS!! Can't emphasise that enough.  It will help with altitude sickness.  Also in addition to your platypus/camelbak have 2 extra water bottles.  On summit night your tube from your water will freeze but you need to keep drinking.  Use Nuun rehydration tablets (or similar) and put them in both extra water bottles.  Place these upside down on the outside of you backpack.  The top of the bottle will freeze first so you will be able to drink from the upside down end.  Ladies take lots of tissues (and hand sanitiser) and have them as easily accessible as they can be; I used a bumbag.