Kilimanjaro Lemosho route Tours in August 2026

My friend and I just finished a 7-day Lemosho route trek with this local travel specialist that ended in the successful summit of Kilimanjaro. I cannot praise the team enough and highly recommend them for any Kilimanjaro trek. From our pre-trek communications to our airport transfers and throughout our time on the trek, we were treated and cared for exceptionally well. This local travel specialist seemed to us to be a smaller tour operator. While this meant they didn’t have a fancy bus to drive us around, it also meant we didn’t get a “big tour” experience and received more attention and heart than what we expected, truly living out their mantra “One Team, One Dream.” It starts with our guides, Goodluck and Nickson. As the primary leaders of the expedition and the ones most directly responsible for our wellbeing, they were both exceptionally professional throughout. They were both concerned about our experience, maintaining an open dialog about daily expectations and about any questions that came up. On the health front, they measured our blood oxygen levels and pulse nightly, and we openly discussed our feelings and concerns to ensure we were all on the same page. Importantly, I felt they did a great job picking the right hiking paths and maintaining the right hiking pace for us. We felt this was critical to successful acclimatization, minimizing exhaustion, and ultimately to our successful summit. Lastly, they really encouraged us to enjoy the journey and not just the destination. They were very knowledgeable about the geology, ecology, and history of Kilimanjaro and they freely shared their knowledge. Having the right guides is essential and I feel like we got the best in Goodluck and Nickson. But our positive experience didn’t end with our guides. Incredibly we had 9 additional people (11 in total) supporting my friend and me on our adventure. And they were all wonderfully caring, too (“One Team, One Dream”). Our chef made wonderful, filling meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we had a waiter/water attendant, we had a person who attended our private toilet, and six additional porters who were incredibly hard working setting up, breaking down, and transporting our camp from site to site. To a man, they were exceptionally supportive, friendly, and fun-loving, and it was truly heartwarming to be surrounded by a wonderful group of people who all wanted to see us succeed. A great example: After we summited, my friend and I were struggling to come down the mountain due to exhaustion. Our guides messaged the base team, and six additional members met us 1/3 or 1/2 way up the mountain, carried our packs, and arm-in-arm helped us get back to base camp where they all congratulated us with hugs and high-fives. The Kilimanjaro trip was the fulfillment of a decades long dream, and the exceptional experience with this agency made it wonderful. I highly recommend them.

Although not technically hard, Kilimanjaro is by no means an easy hike. Even without headaches and nausea, the decrease in appetite and increasing difficulty to fall asleep at high altitudes wears one out. For me there was an extra layer of hardship as I unexpectedly caught a cold prior to the hike, which got nasty as the trip went on. There was no way I could’ve summited without the amazing crew who supported me at every step. Dixon was our guide. He had 20+ years on Kili with 200+ summits under his belt, and that experience showed — I felt reassured as long as Dixon was in sight. Chengo, our assistant guide, was like a big brother, who always cheered us on along the hike. James, our porter+waiter, was the best service worker I have ever known. He was attentive to the smallest detail and genuinely cared about our well-being. The strong ginger tea that he got me every morning and evening greatly alleviated my cold. I cannot thank him enough. Not going to name everyone here, but the team was a true dream team. If there is one thing I wish I brought to the hike, that would probably be energy gels, especially for the summit night. Due to the lack of appetite I simply couldn’t get enough calories. Gaiters / masks would also be nice adds for dust protection. If you do decide to come, please make sure to Google / ask Noel for the tipping guide ahead of time. The price of the hike isn’t cheap, but after park fees (almost $1K/trekker for 7-day lemosho route), not much is going to the crew. So your tip will be a substantial amount of income for the porters and they depend on it. If I were to name a potential improvement, I hope there will be more health/safety checks. I don’t know what the procedure should be like, but the little device that checks heart rate and blood oxygen level (which didn’t always work) seemed a bit insufficient. After learning from the crew that people who failed to summit usually tipped poorly, I couldn’t help but think that the team might also be incorrectly incentivized. Safety should always come first. Overall I’m really happy that I picked the the 7-day Lemosho route which was breathtakingly scenic and offered a great acclimatization profile. The private tour also offered us much greater flexibility to tweak the schedule to best suit our needs. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and I highly recommend Dixon’s team!

We actually took the 8 day trek. At age 65 we thought an extra day would be helpful. In actuality it was not needed. The trails while sometimes steep were well maintained. We were often in camp by 1400 even though we hiked slowly to conserve energy for ascent. We found the ascent challenging and were not as prepared for the cold as we should have been. In fact once the sun went down it was generally cold; bring more warm clothes than you think. We chose Lemosho route because it traversed the forest ecoregion and thoroughly enjoyed the trek

We had a very well organized Kilimanjaro trek by the local travel specialists. Our guides, porters and cook were with us all the way from the moment we started off our trek. They took excellent care of my sisters and me on our epic journey to Uhuru peak. The trek is not easy and it took proper planning, excellent equipment, and proper nourishment. The crew under chief guide Vitalis inspired us to the top, helping us when we faltered and showing us the best way to tackle the Lemosho trail and sharing information about the sights of Kilimanjaro.I have to commend Musa our camp cook for the delicious meals. You are an incredibly good quick.

We took the 7 day Lemosho route with this tour operator, and they were outstanding in all respects! Our very friendly and knowledgeable guides Ricky and Danny made sure we were well prepared to summit by advising us on clothing, hydration, nutrition, and how to minimize the chances of altitude sickness. In addition they were well versed in the flora and fauna and pointed it out to us. The cook and porters were very attentive and hard working. We always had great food at each meal, afternoon snacks, and coffee served to our tents each morning. The porters always had our tents and campsite set up in advance of our arrival and a smile on their faces despite their hard work! This tour company team not only insured that all of our group reached Uhuru peak but also made a unforgettable experience, I highly recommend them for your adventure!!

Just finished our 7-day Lemosho route hike and we all made it to Uhuru! That would not have been possible without the help of local tour company. From the moment I landed, I was greeted with smiling faces and assisted every step of the way till I left to go back home. The porters were absolutely wonderful and were so friendly, all smiles! We had the absolute best cook, every meal was absolutely delicious, some of the best food Ive ever had! Our guides were Ricky and Danny, and I must say, I absolutely would not have summited if not for them. I got sick not once, but twice, and both of them worked together to get me feeling better, assisting me with my pack and checking to make sure I was alright, and were incredibly encouraging when I started to doubt my ability to make it to Uhuru peak. I thought I would feel strange having porters carrying my things and cooking for us, but the team feels like a family. Get to know your team! Some of the most fantastic people Ive ever met. I cant thank them enough for an incredible experience I will never forget.