8 Days Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro (Lemosho Route)

Climbing Kilimanjaro with Kwesa was an amazing experience. What I appreciated most was how much the guide paid attention to my abilities and adapted the tour accordingly. This made the whole climb feel comfortable, personal, and most importantly, enjoyable. We were lucky enough to reach the summit in beautiful sunshine, with an incredible view that couldn’t have been better. It was a challenging but very rewarding experience, and I’m really happy with how the whole trip went. A big thank you to the whole Kwesa tour team for making this such a memorable experience!

I am extremely happy to have done Lemosho Route with Kwesa Company. When you do an adventure like this one, you need to go with a crew who understands your particular needs and know you are putting your life in their hands and I am glad I did it. Amazing experience, unforgettable hike and of of course some nice pictures for Instagram. I was even so happy that I did two zafaris with the same company with great driver and guide. Do not hesitate to book with them.

I can honestly say, that if you’re reading this and thinking of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro I highly recommend Climbing Kilimanjaro (CK) as the company and guides to take you to the top. Climbing Kilimanjaro (CK) truly made our experience unforgettable. I can’t recommend them enough!! If you are looking for the best guides and company look no further. My husband and I completed the 8 day Lemosho route on July 31st. We were two of ten people on Team champion. The pole pole pace is the key to success and acclimatization at high elevation. The team that took us up the mountain included five guides plus 36 porters for ten climbers, quite the production to keep the traveling hotel, food, tents and private toilets moving each day. Some days the porters had to hike an additional 5-7KM for water. I am very grateful for our wonderful guides Arnold, Salim, Michal, Chiku, and Razack for making our dreams come true. They kept us safe, motivated and encouraged every day. They ensured our safety, comfort and health throughout the entire journey. This is a very experienced group of guides and if you listen to what they are telling you too do whether it be pole pole, eat more food, drink Kilimanjaro wine (water) and get rest you will make it to the top. The behind the scenes crew, well I wish I could remember all 36 names but there were a few that I really want to say a very huge THANK YOU too and this includes my porter JUSUF. Thank you for greeting me at the end of each hike with a giant smile and kindly holding my pack while we signed the check in book at each camp to cleaning my very dusty gaiters. You took such good care of me and I can’t Thank you enough. I also want to say a huge thank to the porters, server and chef that took us to the top. Chef, your pole pole pace is the reason all ten in our group made it to the top! YES… if you are still reading the ten we started with are the same ten that ALL made it to the roof of Africa. This was a 100% summit success rate for a group of people of varying age range, gender and physical strengthen. This is a testament that CK and Team Champion guides have the experience to get you to the top! Look no further this is the company you want if you are serious about making it to the top. A few bonus highlights aside from summiting included the night at camp where each person introduced themselves, the true spirit of each person was seen with the joy and expression when singing and dancing truly bonding the group. This moment made you feel that each person was committed to ensuring you had everything possible to succeed from fresh prepared meals three times a day, to hot towels at the end of each hike to clean your face and hands, to hot tea or coffee delivered to your tent each and every morning to get you started with a warm hug. The private toilets were an unexpected added bonus and I was so grateful to have them and for the team assigned to setup, cleanup and breakdown. To wrap things up….we had an amazing time and will recommend to family, friends and colleagues. THANK YOU CK!! Thank you Team champion for getting us to the top!!

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We just got back from an amazing 7-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route, and it was incredible! All 3 of us made it to the summit safely, and we were lucky to have clear views and great weather throughout the trek, which made the experience so incredible. The real heroes are the KWESA crew who made everything so smooth. Our guides, porters, and cook were super friendly, hardworking, and always checking in. The porters carried so much with care and a smile, keeping everything running perfectly. Everyone at KWESA clearly cares about giving climbers the best experience possible and I cannot recommend them enough. If you’ve ever thought about climbing Kilimanjaro, go with KWESA

We had an awesome trip to Tanzania for Kilimanjaro trekking. We planned the trip with Edward the director who was very helpful throughout the booking process and also when we got to Tanzania for the trek. We joined a group of three other climbers making it quite a large climbing party. The crew was experienced and so dedicated; they took our safety very seriously at all times. There was a strict routine of health checks, briefing about the days activities, distance to be covered, dress code..... We were very well cared for with enough food, water and accompanying amenities that one would not expect on a mountain like the portable toilet, water to bathe, 3 hot meals and so much. The crew led by Mushi was friendly and exuded great lots of warmth and motivation. The five of us all made it to the summit and owe our success to the wonderful crew. I have very high regard for the entire team for being outstanding and also charging reasonably.

We had an epic time on Kilimanjaro with Edward and his amazing team of guides, porters and other support staff on the mountain. Everything was planned well, from having the right equipment, competent crew and the right supplies for the trek. The weather was great, and we enjoyed the trek, albeit it being so tough on the final stages as we approached the summit. The tents and food were first class. I have nothing but appreciation for the entire team from Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari for helping us plan and execute a flawless Kilimanjaro trek and staying within a very reasonable budget.

We had an awesome experience on Kilimanjaro with KWESA. We joined a group with 4 other climbers on the Lemosho route and I have nothing but good things to say about the trip. Our hosts were very well prepared for us. They had a crew of three guides, 19 porters. 1 cook and 1 waiter making it quite a big climbing party. They were kind, knowledgeable and friendly at all times. They went out of their way to keep us safe and comfortable at all times. We had enough food, supplies, and medical kits to support us at all times. The trek was tough, but the support was excellent, and this led us to a successful trek.

My partner and I traveled to Tanzania for Mount Kilimanjaro trekking. We took the Lemosho 8 days route but owing to the great weather and a great crew we managed to do it in 7 days. We couldn't have asked for a better support system for the trek. From the start, Edward was great with the booking; responsive and well thought out annswers, patient and flexible so that we ened up with the itinerary we were comfortable with. We had a good team of guides, porters and cook accompanying us. They took excelent care, ensured that we were safe, well nourished and in great trekking condition .Great food from Chef Peter kept us energized all through. We enjoyed the views of the changing habitats as we gradually acclimatizatized to the high altitude. We had joined a grop with 3 other other climbers and we all amade it to the summit. I highly recommend the Lemosho Route, as you have the comfort of taking more time to acclimatize and has very scenic views.

We are really happy with our choice of Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari during the just ended holiday vacation. We did Kilimanjaro in 8 days via Lemosho and it was amazing. The prepared well and we had great support from crew, with enough supplies and quality equipment. We also did a 4-day safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara and it was incredible. I really appreciated the wonderful service from our hosts and I have no reservations whrn I recommend the operator for both Kilimanjaro trekking and safaris.

It’s taken me nearly five months to write this review because the experience was truly traumatizing. What was meant to be a life-changing and rewarding adventure turned into a stressful, unsafe, and emotionally exhausting ordeal. I’m sharing this to help others make an informed decision. The Only Positive: The Porters
The porters were absolutely amazing—hard-working, kind, and always looking out for us. Unfortunately, the problems we faced were entirely due to the owner of KWESA and the lead guides. Major Issues We Experienced 1. Unexpected Route Change
We booked and paid for the 9-day Northern Circuit route, which was confirmed in all planning communications. However, once we reached the first camp, the guides suddenly told us we could not continue on that route. They claimed it was too dangerous and unsuitable. We were pressured into switching to a shorter route (Lemosho, 7 days) using warnings that made us feel unsafe. After a lot of back-and-forth, we managed to extend it to 8 days, but it was an ongoing struggle that left us feeling misled since the change of route was so sudden and not something we talked about in the briefing before the climb. 2. Unsafe Guiding and Poor Care
On day 4, I was suffering from serious altitude sickness. Despite this, the guides encouraged me to skip a camp and double the distance the following day, claiming it would somehow help me succeed because “less days on the mountains saves me more energy”. From what I’ve learned about altitude trekking, rushing increases risk, not success. The more days - the more acclimatised you get- which is why we had booked 9 days to start with. Also:
They made a big mistake at Lawa Tower- the test hight on day four. It is well known that a lot of people get very sick here- despite that only one of the guides hiked with us on that day. I got very unwell and had to descend quickly - whilst my friend wanted to stay to acclimatise according to schedule, and to our shock, the guide left her alone at high altitude. This felt extremely unsafe and unprofessional and could have been avoided with better planning from their end since they should expect the group to respond differently to that hight. 3. Verbal Aggression and Intimidation
On the last day of the climb, the situation worsened. Even some of the porters were fed up and left camp early to report the guides. The head guide became aggressive, shouting at me and repeatedly slamming his hand against my shoulder because we hadn’t yet filled out the tipping form (we had explained multiple times that we would do so after returning to the hotel). This behavior was deeply unsettling. 4. Theft and Issues at the Hotel
After the climb we were handed back our valuables and noticed that the staff had exchanged it into large bills, which we felt was an attempt to interfere with how we could distribute tips. We insisted the money be exchanged back, which was eventually done. We had no agreement for the staff to be allowed to touch our valuables after locking them inside before the climb. ALSO, we discovered that $150 was missing from our locked valuables. The police were involved, and there was video footage showing her taking bills out from our valuables. Another guest also had money taken from her room. We felt unsafe leaving anything unattended. 1. Inadequate Equipment
The tent we were provided leaked when it rained, and the sleeping bag I rented was totally unsuitable for the mountain’s cold conditions—it was thin and offered minimal insulation. Also,
We had brought 13 kg of high-quality clothing we hoped to donate to the porters before the climb, but the company claiming the porters “had everything they needed.” This was not true! They had inadequate gear, which was so stupid knowing we could have helped but were prevented from doing so. We had also booked a safari with the same company but ended up cancelling it at the last minute—with police assistance—because we no longer felt safe continuing with the same operator. 🛑 Final Words
I hold the leadership of KWESA responsible for this disastrous experience. We felt manipulated, disrespected, and unsafe throughout. What should have been one of the greatest adventures of our lives became one of the most stressful experiences we’ve ever had. I strongly encourage future trekkers to research carefully and consider other operators.