Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Trek

Excellent guide Justin and excellent support from additional guides and porters who ensured we were prepared for each days hike and getting the group acclimatised. It was an smasing adventure with a great group of people.

Great itinerary, allowing for lots of acclimatisation ahead of summit night. Great group of porters, chef and butler who could not do enough for us. Camp sites were as expected for a mountain trek, good tents, lovely big sleeping bags (not cocoon types were you cant move). Wake to hot brew each morning. Food was good if you like porridge each morning and don't mind pea type casserole each evening, but you need to bring your own snacks, especially for during the treks as non offered other than day 1 and summit night (my luggage did not arrive so I really felt this). Sadly, let down by Team leader, and this is what I remember most about the holiday, and the fact that I was "misled" by the local tour operators boss surrounding the situation with my lost luggage, and the extra costs involved which were all CASH. Team Leader seemed to lack any social skills other than when it came to the last dinner (tip night) back at the hotel, and even then he was an hour late for dinner. During treks he clearly did not like being at the back of the group, often walking ahead of the last person leaving them at the back to walk alone. He would stop and sit when he got too far ahead but as soon as the trekker caught up he would be up and off again not even offering a break to the trekker. This can be so demotivating for a trekker especially for a solo trekker and in a small group. As a Team Leader I expected more.

My husband and I have just completed the Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Trek and don't believe our experience could have been bettered. We were initially concerned that we were the only two people booked for this week with Explore and would miss out on the group experience. We really didn't feel this way. We were supported on the climb by our wonderful guides Julius and Eli and also by the fabulous team of Porters. So humbling to recognise their efforts and strength in managing all of the equipment and logistics. They also cooked us incredible meals with humour, smiles and even songs. The trek, terrain and altitude were a challenge for us and we could probably have benefitted from being some years younger! But we always knew we were completely safe and cared for with incredible attention. Great trip, many memories, thank you.

Well planned trip, great guide. Hard work but such a thrill to have achieved it.

Tough, challenging trek but well worth it. The guides , camp staff and porters were amazing, also very friendly. It's worth trying to learn a little swahili before you go - they seem to really appreciate it. It's cold , dusty and on day two I felt the effects of altitude ( headache and fatigue) . The route allows for acclimatisation so able to summit without problem. Our group was quite mature ( 68 to 57yrs) but we all made it. Worth it for the views and lovely staff