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KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

The views from Stella and Uhuru Points are just sensational!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at Stella Point after trekking for 5 1/4 hrs and ascending 1200m to welcome dawn breaking on one side and the moon disappearing on the other; all witnessed by the glaciers there from a long long time ago.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent...a natural-great interpersonal skills and a good leader of a very able and willing supprt team.

Advice for Potential Travellers

DO IT!!! it is one of the most marvellous spots to visit... Do it before it gets too over crowded!!

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

A very succesful and well organised trek

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the sun rise as we approached the crater rim and thinking we were close to the summit after nearly 8 days of hard treking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He inspired confidence, was well respected by everyone and kept a close eye on the group to ensure any problems were quickly dealt with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of long walks preferably over hilly terrain.Take damp wipes for personal hygiene.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Once you’ve completed this challenge it will probably rank among the greatest moments in your life – it does for me.

Most Inspirational Moment

Well, reaching the summit Uhuru Peak as the sun popped its head above the crater rim is about as good as it gets. When you come down from the summit physically and mentally to catch you breath and reflect on what's just happened then reality sets in on what you, the team and the guides have just made happen.  All 11 of us in our group made it to Uhuru Peak, we supported each other as did the fastastic Tanzanian team of guides and porters. I've come away with some new friends and a deep humble respect for the Tanzanian team that did everything they could to help us on our journey to the top.At some point you'll realise how different a way of life it is for the people of Tanzania, economically there's a huge difference between us, but are we any the better for it? I don't think so, I can't wait to go back and experience more of what East Africa has to offer.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Charles is one of those outstanding people you occasionally have the fortune to meet in your life. Respected and admired by everyone on the mountain. Great guy, really good at his job. If I was going on a similar adventure again in the future I'd go out of my way to ask for Charles at the group leader. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do a lot of trekking back home before you leave with the equipment you plan to use on Kilimanjaro. You can't really prepare yourself for the altitude, but if you get fit in the gear you are going to use then you know it works and it'll help a bit.Weigh your gear before you leave, make sure you are under the 15kg limit with all the gear you expect to have in your Exodus kit bag.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Well organised trip, good leaadership,  good food, great group. 

Most Inspirational Moment

Wakening most mornings to sunshine with clouds below us and Mount Meru in the distance.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mussa was the perfect leader. As well as having a good sense of humour, he continually but quietly checked up on our state of health and kept an eye on what we ate. He was certainly a good role model for the other guides.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take camel back water system as that lets you use your walking poles without always having to stop for a drink.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

A most amazing lifetime experience. Hard work but well worth it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of Kili for the sunrise. Scaling the Barranco wall.  

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Very friendly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Preperation is the key.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

An excellent, well-organised trip. Every member of the team, from the chief guide to the porters were hardworking and professional and ensured that we all had a trip that none of us will ever forget.

Most Inspirational Moment

The porters were incredible. Seeing how hard they worked every day inspired us to keep pushing on. And as a group we worked together to ensure that we all made it to the summit. We couldn't have done it without our 3 excellent guides, Henry, Venance and Wilfred who pushed us every step of the way, especially on summit day when the going got really tough. We also got on really well as a group and we each had our own personal reasons for wanting to make it to the top.Finding out that we'd receive a certificate if we reached the top was an additional incentive! 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henry, our group leader, was the ultimate professional. He was polite and professional and knew exactly how much information to give us each day. He had clearly led trips up Kili on numerous occasions and knew exactly what he was doing. As a group we were also impressed with the way he treated the porters - all were treated fairly and he personally ensured that no porter was carrying too much weight. He took all of our safety seriously, both the clients and the porters and other members of his team. His knowledge of the area was phenomenal and together with the other 2 guides they worked as a team to ensure the trip ran as smoothly as possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you spend time looking at what route you'd liked to do. I chose the Lemosho route as I wanted to give myself the best possible chance of reaching the top. I chose Exodus following a presentation evening I attended in January 2012 where Exodus staff talked through the pros and cons of each route. I realised that the reason I had procrastinated in booking for so long was because I was baffled by which route to take. Attending the evening gave me a really good oversight as to which was the best route for me. I then called Exodus with some questions and they were able to answer them in a professional way. It is definitely worth taking the time to choose your route carefully. And if you buy new kit for the trip make sure you break it in first!

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

An outstanding trip, well organised and supported. If you want to get to the top of Kili book onto this trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Summit morning, after a week on the mountain and a vey early start on the last approach day, what a reward, sunrise over Africa.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abraham (Chief Guide) and George & Joseph (Assistant Guides) were superb, they know the mountain intimately and were always there to help the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

To enjoy this trip, get fit & kit up appropriately, you are considering the summit of a proper mountain. Read the exodus kit list and ask questions. Proper boots, quality warm / sun protection and wet weather kit are essential as are basics like walking socks and water bottles.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

A fantastic trip, great organisation, great supporting team and a perfect location.  The Lemosho route is highly recommended as it gives time to acclimatise.  All of our group made it to the summit.  I couldn’t fault the organisation, all the details had been considered, all we had to do was turn up and walk.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top after a hard climb!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abraham our group leader has 10 years experience on the mountain and was great company as well as knowing everything there is to know about trekking on Kilimanjaro.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Rent the sleeping mats from Exodus, well worth the money and really comfy to sleep on.  Take waterproofs and waterproof boots you will need them and take a book, cards or iPad with films etc as you do have free time on this route.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

What an amazing experience which should definitely go on anyone’s "To Do List" of lifetime achievements if you enjoy trekking and the adrenalin rush of summiting a mountain.  With a 96% success rate, the Lemosho route comes highly recommended as your choice of route to take to summit Kili.  The African Walking Company who Partner Exodus locally in Tanzania were exceptional.  The knowledge and care of the guides and porters were amazing – they want each and every client to summit so taking on board all their advice is mandatory.  Whilst there isn’t as much scenery as on other trips, every day’s walking was different and enjoyable and challenging.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunrise at Stella Point and getting to the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak.  I was buzzing for days afterwards.  When you consider that the tiny plane I took from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro only just flew above the mountain you realise just how far you have actually climbed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent!  I couldn't fault any of the local organisation.  The Chief Guides and Assistant Guides seemed to know how we were feeling each and every day and knew what we were thinking.  Fantastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You are advised to take a mat with you to sleep on.  You can either take your own (which you have to deflate and pack each day) or hire one at the cost of 25 Pounds Sterling for the whole trip.  Definitely hire one - well worth it as the ground can be rocky.  You need all the energy you can get for summit day so sleeping comfortably in the tent is a definite plus point.  Fleece trousers are fantastic.  Very lightweight and not very expensive (North Face).  Great for keeping you warm at night without having to put on too many layers.  You definitely need a good down jacket for summit day. I would also recommend mittens as opposed to outer gloves for summit day.  These would be much easier to get on over your inner gloves when it is freezing cold - pushing your fingers through is almost impossible.  Mittens are already on my "To Buy" list for my next trip.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

An amazing experience – a trip of a lift time that was made by the great group of people and the fantastic guides. Reaching Stella Point as the sun was rising is something I will never forget and made the final trek to Uhuru Peak that much easier. Our head guide Henry was superb as were his assistant guides, Double V, Hans, Ricardo, Halida and Emanuel. Without their support, encourage and positivity I would have struggled to make that final push to the top. Thank you all in helping me achieve my goal of climbing Kilimanjaro.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing the Barracho Wall was awesome, looking at the people ahead of us and realising we had to follow them up the path was amazing. Reaching the top after 2 hours was one of the highlights of the trip, but actually climbing up the wall was one of the most daunting 2 hours of my life!As we climbed towards Stella Point the guides kept us motivated and focused and everytime someone asked ' how much further' the reply came back, 'not much further now, keep going'. Their positive psychology made the 9 hour climb seems so much shorter and the welcome cup  of tea when we reached Stella Point made the final climb to Uhuru Peak that much easier.The overall organisation of the trip was superb, the tents up when we arrived, fantastic food throughout the trip and the welcome cup of tea at 6.30am every morning made the whole trip so stress free.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Head Guide, Henry, from the African Walking Company was fantastic. Without his support and encouragement I would have struggled to make the summit as my asthma was very bad and I also developed a very bad cold. Henry and his team made everything run smoothly, nothing was too much trouble and the assistant guides walked with me to ensure that I kept up with the rest of the group. Their calm and efficient organisation made the trip so enjoyable.Without the support of Henry and his team I would have struggled to make the summit and I thank them all for helping me achieve my goal of climbing Kilimanjaro.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Order a sleeping mat - the ground is uneven and stony and it also helps with the cold at night.Take some shoes to wear in the evening, that are easy to put on at night when you need to do a night time loo runTake a Camelbak/Bladder - you need to drink lots and regularly and if you use poles then it is much easier to use the bladder rather than bottles. I used the bottles to fill up the bladder as required.Take the best sleeping bag you can afford. It is very important that you are warm and hence sleep at night as you need all your strength for the walking.