Lemosho Route - 7 Days

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  Patric5.0•April 2025
  Safe, Seamless and spectacular I recently completed the 7-day Lemosho Route hike to Mount Kilimanjaro, and the...
  Safe, Seamless and spectacular I recently completed the 7-day Lemosho Route hike to Mount Kilimanjaro, and the experience far exceeded my expectations—especially in terms of safety, professionalism, and overall organization. From the moment we began the trek, the crew’s attention to safety was clear. Our guides were exceptionally well-trained and experienced, conducting daily health checks that included monitoring oxygen levels and asking detailed questions about how we felt. They were incredibly proactive in spotting early signs of altitude sickness and adjusted the pace and rest stops accordingly. This gave our entire group the confidence and peace of mind to fully enjoy the journey. The Lemosho Route itself is both beautiful and well-paced for acclimatization. We walked through rainforest, crossed high moorland, and trekked over alpine desert—each day offering a new challenge and new scenery. Thanks to the route’s gradual ascent and the crew’s careful pacing, everyone in our group adapted well and reached the summit successfully. The support team—porters, chef, and camp staff—also played a huge role in keeping us safe and comfortable. Camps were set up promptly and securely, meals were warm, nutritious, and catered to our energy needs, and clean drinking water was always provided. Hygiene at camp was clearly a priority, and handwashing stations and daily sanitization made a big difference. On summit night, the guides ensured we were fully prepared both mentally and physically. Their encouragement, constant monitoring, and careful pacing made a very difficult climb feel achievable and safe. If you’re looking to hike Kilimanjaro and safety is a top concern, I highly recommend the Lemosho Route—and even more so, doing it with a professional, experienced team that prioritizes your health every step of the way. It was not just a successful summit, but a safe and unforgettable journey to the Roof of Africa.Show more
  Traveled in November 2024
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  Nickson5.0•December 2024
  I recently had the incredible opportunity to trek Mount Kilimanjaro with Kilisa Tours & Safari, and I can confidently...
  I recently had the incredible opportunity to trek Mount Kilimanjaro with Kilisa Tours & Safari, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects that made this adventure so amazing: GearS provided by Kilisa Tours & Safari was top-notch! The tents, sleeping bags, and other trekking equipment were in excellent condition. They made sure everything was well-fitted and comfortable, ensuring that we were fully prepared for the trek. I especially appreciated the attention to detail, as all equipment was thoroughly checked before the journey began. food served was outstanding! Despite being in such remote conditions, the meals were always fresh, delicious, and nutritious. There was a good variety of meals to keep us energized throughout the trek. The crew also made sure to cater to our dietary preferences, which was greatly appreciated. Hot, flavorful meals after a long day of trekking were the highlight of each evening. Mountain crew, including porters and cooks, were absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly friendly, always ready with a smile, and worked tirelessly to ensure we had everything we needed. They were attentive to our needs and went above and beyond to make our trek comfortable. The crew's professionalism and dedication were truly exceptional, and they played a huge part in making this journey so enjoyable. Summit night was, without a doubt, the toughest part of the trek, but the guides from Kilisa Tours & Safari were there every step of the way. Their encouragement, patience, and expertise helped us push through the extreme conditions. They kept us safe, motivated, and focused, and thanks to them, we all made it to the top. I can’t thank them enough for their support during that challenging night – it truly made all the difference. Overall, I highly recommend Kilisa Tours & Safari for anyone looking to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. From the excellent equipment to the exceptional service and support from the crew, every aspect of the experience was well-organized and truly professional. If you're planning to tackle the mountain, trust Kilisa Tours & Safari to make it an experience you’ll never forget!Show more
  Traveled in July 2024
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  Vannesa5.0•December 2024
  A group of us recently had the incredible opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with Kilisa Tours & Safaris, and I...
  A group of us recently had the incredible opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with Kilisa Tours & Safaris, and I cannot recommend their services enough. From the very start, the team at Kilisa Tours & Safaris was exceptionally responsive and accommodating, addressing all our questions quickly and thoroughly, even before we booked the trip. Their clear and consistent communication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. It was evident throughout our journey that they are committed to providing a truly unforgettable experience, with their attention to detail and passion for excellence. While on the mountain, the food was outstanding—carefully prepared meals that kept us fueled and satisfied throughout the trek. The gear provided was of the highest quality, ensuring both our comfort and safety every step of the way. The crew was not only professional but also highly supportive, always ready to assist and ensure we had everything we needed. Their experience and encouragement were invaluable, making the more challenging sections of the trek much more manageable. For anyone considering a Kilimanjaro adventure, I wholeheartedly recommend Kilisa Tours & Safaris.Show more
  Traveled in October 2024
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  kijendo5.0•December 2024
  We recently had the incredible experience of trekking Mount Kilimanjaro with Kilisa Tours, and I can't recommend them...
  We recently had the incredible experience of trekking Mount Kilimanjaro with Kilisa Tours, and I can't recommend them enough! From start to finish, the service was outstanding. The staff at Kilisa Tours were incredibly responsive and helpful, answering all my questions promptly and thoroughly before we even booked the trip. Their communication made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Everything exceeded expectations. The food was delicious—well-prepared meals that kept us energized and satisfied throughout the trek. The mountain tent was top-notch, ensuring our comfort and safety at all times. Their attention to detail and dedication to providing an unforgettable experience was evident throughout our journey. The Crew [Guides, Porters & Cook] they were professional, supportive, and always there to ensure we had everything we needed. Their experience and encouragement made the tough parts of the trek feel much easier. Kilisa Tours delivered an incredible experience on Mount Kilimanjaro, and I highly recommend them to anyone planning a trek.Show more
  Traveled in October 2024
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  Knowledge5.0•September 2024
  Thank you to Kilisa Tours for a unique trekking experience and once-in-a-lifetime adventure, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro,...
  Thank you to Kilisa Tours for a unique trekking experience and once-in-a-lifetime adventure, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 m above sea level. From when we contacted Kilisa Tours and Safari, Naick was there for us, providing us with everything we needed to reach the summit- Uhuru. We used the seven-day Lemosho route, and Kilisa provided us with two Guides, a chef and twelve porters who carried our bags, tents and food. Considering the high altitude, the food was of a higher standard, a credit to the chef. I can not thank the Guides and the Porters enough for their support and encouragement and for making the trek safer and enjoyable. Despite the challenges, you feel immense accomplishment upon reaching the summit. If you are thinking of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, I urge you to consider Kilisa Tours and Safari. By using Kilisa, you will help support the local economy, as your money enables the company to provide employment opportunities to the local people. With Kilisa, hakuna matata, no problem. Kilisa Tours and Safari always deliver, and they will help you achieve your dreams of climbing the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.Show more
  Traveled in September 2024
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  Jonathan5.0•September 2024
  This trip was a long time in the making and Naick/Kilisa Tours helped us to achieve this every step of the way....
  This trip was a long time in the making and Naick/Kilisa Tours helped us to achieve this every step of the way. Kilisa seemed to be the most reasonably priced when we searched around but when we finally got onto the trek, we realised just how good the value was for our money. We had a team of 15 locals from the Kilimanjaro Region with us, including two experienced guides, Nickson and Livingstone. With their help we, as inexperienced but reasonably fit hikers, were able to reach the summit. The team could not have been more supportive. In the long buildup, Naick was very patient and helpful in emails and whatsapp messaging, allowing us the time and knowledge that we needed to organise our trip. We got a thorough briefing and help preparing our trekking gear/clothes, at the hotel, on the night before the trek. Each evening we had a briefing about the following day, before getting a wake up call in the morning from our attentive host, Zakayo - who accompanied us to the summit on the final day and will make for a great future guide. We were treated to fresh ginger tea daily, as well as other hot drinks and soup to keep warm and big portioned meals/snacks for energy. The porters in the team have great strength and heart. After we had stocked our smaller bags with the day's essentials, they would pack up the camp, including our remaining larger bags and move the whole camp to our next location - overtaking us on the way! At this point, as others have mentioned, paying for a private toilet for your group/self, to have as part of your camps, is well worth the money from the start. Our guides were more than mere pace setters, pointing the way forward, they were knowledgeable about the local region, flora and forna. They have vast experience of climbing Kilimanjaro from all the various routes. Also, importantly, they were very humble, friendly, supportive, just generally good humoured company, as well as making for decent photographers for our small group! The trek itself is manageable, as the guides will tell you, it is more of a mental test and taking things "pole pole" - slow and steady will get you to the top, while allowing you to enjoy the journey and some breathtaking views along the way! Finally to emphasise again, this is a locally based company with local employees. They provided our small group of three with a thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable experience. I hope that spreading the word with this review, will go some way to repaying them for their hospitality and the fantastic memories which they have given to us.Show more
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  Traveled in September 2024
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  Jaline5.0•April 2024
  It was amazing so far, Tanzania is so incredible I don’t know how to describe it, but all you need to do is power...
  It was amazing so far, Tanzania is so incredible I don’t know how to describe it, but all you need to do is power your phone or camera battery there so many things you need to capture. Thank you so much to the whole team of Kilisa Tour (guides ,chef ,porter and driver)who work hand in hand to give us such a best and amazing Safari tour with good service and care about our wellbeing I had so much fun in safari I saw many animal like Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest and Leopard I learn many thing about them, guide was very knowledgeable he explained about animal and why they behave the way they do. The itinerary was well planned from the day we arrived up to the day the tour ended. I got the opportunity to visit the local society (Maasai society) . I learn a lot about them, their songs and taste local food. They are very generous and welcoming. I got many presents back home like Maasai Shuka, coffee, and art painting. I will think of Tanzania every time I look at them. Thank you very much (Asante sana) for the Kilisa tour, they are a huge part of making my trip amazing.Show more
  Traveled in July 2023
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  Berny5.0•August 2023
  My friend and I just finished a 7-day Lemosho route trek with Kilisa Tours that ended in the successful summit of...
  My friend and I just finished a 7-day Lemosho route trek with Kilisa Tours that ended in the successful summit of Kilimanjaro. I cannot praise our team from Kilisa 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. Kilisa 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 Kilisa Tours made it wonderful. I highly recommend them.Show more
  Traveled in August 2023
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  Anonymous5.0•March 2023
  A huge “Thank You” to the amazing KILISA team who took good care of all our needs to have a successful trek to Mt....
  A huge “Thank You” to the amazing KILISA team who took good care of all our needs to have a successful trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru peak. It was truly an experience of a lifetime. The whole team of porters, the chef and our great guides, GoodLuck, Abraham & Oscar carried us through our journey with their positive energy & continuous encouragement & inspiration. Much love & appreciation to them all.Show more
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  Traveled in February 2023
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  C.5.0•March 2023
  Kilisa Tours and Safaris will take care of you from start to finish. Super Highly recommended.
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  Traveled in February 2023