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There are a number of options to complete the summit to Kilimanjaro, although I can not speak for them all the Lemosho route was amazing. It offered a fantastic balance between providing a stimulating ascension and varied environments to climb. Due to the additional duration it also enables suitable time to acclimatise to maximise the opportunity to summit.
I was slightly sceptical of completing this activity with a group of strangers, however the diversity of the group was one of the most memorable things of the expedition.
In short, climbing Kilimanjaro was excellent and I have already thoroughly recorded this to my friends.
Being able to complete the summit as an entire group.
The group leader was a local guide from Tanzania. He was patient, knowledgable and exceptionally friendly.
Make sure you take a mixture of warm and cold weather clothing and book this trip.
An amazing 8 nights. The lemosho route was a great route with wonderful acclimatisation with shortish but hard walks to prepare for the summit.
Walking from Stella point to Uluru peak at sunrise...and being reminded that this is the rooftop of Africa.
Inspirational. He kept a smooth ship running of 35 porters and 8 clients. Rather amazing. There is nothing I would suggest he or the porters did differently - genuinely. It was that good.
Don't take 'summit'' snacks. Rather have snacks EVERY day in your bag for a treat. You won't be hungry but it's nice to chew on a jelly baby or fruit pastel every day rather than just summit night. Read the kit list as its quite good. Take a good sleeping mat (inflatable) or hire one. If you hire it, it doesn't need to fit Into your duffle bag so that's good as it gives you space in your duffle bag. The food is great - tasty and varied and lots of it. Don't forget wet wipes: take at least four packs of 12.
An incredible trip. Fantastic scenery and the crew, headed up by Charles, were truly inspirational. Everyone in the group made it to the summit thanks to them. They were knowledgable about the flora and fauna, incredibly experienced and terrific fun to be around. I learnt lots about the mountain and Tanzania, as well as picking up a few words of Swahili. Asante!
It has to be summit day. Although gruelling and operating on very little sleep in rather nippy conditions, we somehow climbed up to Stella Point in time for sunrise. The views were incredible, surrounded by glaciers and the new day dawning. I felt like I was on top of the world. It was pretty emotional but great to share it with everyone.
Charles was very organised, serious (this Kili stuff is serious business) but gentle and considerate. We all trusted his judgement and listened to every bit of advice he had to offer. He took care of us and to his credit we all made it !!!
The pace is nice and slow to aid acclimatisation and it really does work. The Lemosho route is ideal as it's longer than many of the trails meaning your body has more time to grow accustomed to the altitude. Plus you pass through a variety of mountain scenery and climatic zones.
The whole trip was very well organised throughtout.The guides and porters were amazing- always friendly and helpful.The food was very good.
Reaching the summit has to be the highlight of the trip after some very tough trekking.I think everyone in our group was quite emotional because of the achievement.
Makeke Sandy was great-always encouraging and cheerful.
This is a tough eight days but anyone can do it.The sense of achievement makes it worth the effort.I was 70 years old when i did it.
Probably the most incredible experience you’ll ever have.
Sadly I didn't quite make the summit, but there were plenty of inspirational moments nevertheless. Stunning views every day, the first sighting of the summit on day 2, having a birthday cake (with candles) baked for me by the chef at 4000m, the dedication and friendship of the guides, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and just getting to the top of some of the hills when suffering from altitude sickness.
Abraham was the ultimate professional. Calm, efficient, organised, friendly, with a cheeky sense of humour, he had eyes in the back of his head and was always watching to make sure everyone was OK, and quietly sorting problems without fuss, though never interfering. I can't imagine anything would rattle him, and you really couldn't ask for more in a guide. Special mention also to all the assistant guides: Nicholas, Saidi, Joseph and George for their incredible dedication, friendliness, passion and expertise, in particular on summit night when many people were struggling and could not have made it to the top without them. Joseph quite possibly saved my life that night.
Don't worry too much beforehand - all your questions will be answered during the trip, and the guides have everything down to a T. However, do make sure you are prepared mentally and physically: do some fitness and practice walks first, make sure you're organised, practise with your walking poles, rucksack and so on so you're not constantly faffing with equipment and holding people up. While lack of fitness won't necessarily stop you getting to the top, the fitter you are the more you'll enjoy the trekking in general. The days are mostly quite short and the distances covered small, but the altitude does make it challenging and tiring for the unfit. Hire the sleeping mats (trust me on this). And do be prepared for some very cold evenings. A really warm down jacket and 4 season down sleeping bag are an absolute must - do spend the money (or hire them). Make sure you have both a hydration bladder (difficult to drink frequently enough otherwise), and also 1-2 litre water bottles. Some days you'll need at least 3 litres of water during the day, and on summit night the bladder will freeze unless you can put it in your jacket pocket (as I did) or have insulated tubing (even then it may still freeze). Don't stress too much about the Diamox issue. Whatever anyone tells you, the research about its use prophylactically is still unproven either way. Some of our group who successfully summited took it, some didn't, some took it halfway through. Do your research, make a decision, but either way, if the guides think you need to take it, they'll tell you (and if you don't have any, they'll provide it).You don't need a yellow fever vaccination or certificate if you're on the group flights. Despite many comments on here to the contrary, I never bothered with gaiters once - didn't have a need for them (the first 2 days were muddy, but I was wearing shorts). If you don't normally wear them, I wouldn't bother. You'll be dirty anyway after a week without washing.
The views from Stella and Uhuru Points are just sensational!!
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.
Excellent...a natural-great interpersonal skills and a good leader of a very able and willing supprt team.
DO IT!!! it is one of the most marvellous spots to visit... Do it before it gets too over crowded!!
A very succesful and well organised trek
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.
He inspired confidence, was well respected by everyone and kept a close eye on the group to ensure any problems were quickly dealt with.
Take plenty of long walks preferably over hilly terrain.Take damp wipes for personal hygiene.
Once you’ve completed this challenge it will probably rank among the greatest moments in your life – it does for me.
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.
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.
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.
Well organised trip, good leaadership, good food, great group.
Wakening most mornings to sunshine with clouds below us and Mount Meru in the distance.
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.
Take camel back water system as that lets you use your walking poles without always having to stop for a drink.
A most amazing lifetime experience. Hard work but well worth it.
Reaching the top of Kili for the sunrise. Scaling the Barranco wall.
Excellent. Very friendly.
Preperation is the key.