8 Days Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro (Lemosho Route)

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.

Perfectly organized by our host Edward, the Director of Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari. The actual trek is challenging, but fortunately, we had an excellent team of guides (Musa and Kileo) assisting us, along with 6 porters and Felix the cook. We had brought most of the gear we needed for the trek and rented additional items in Moshi. The trek was divided into manageable daily segments, and we would take breaks and set up camp (the porters did this for us) at designated campsites, where we would spend our evenings and nights in tents. The crew went above and beyond to enhance our living conditions on the mountain, providing items such as a portable toilet, a mess tent, hot water to freshen up, and delicious meals prepared by Felix. The crew was incredibly supportive and ensured our safety. We could not have reached the summit without them. A huge vote of thanks goes to the entire team for being wonderful and so supportive.

We completed a 7 day Lemosho Route with Kwesa at the start of June and we cannot say enough good things about the incredible team which helped us do it!! Originally we planned an 8 day Lemosho but we changed our route on Day 2 to move up to the next campsite. Doing that gave us the flexibility of having two summit attempts if needed at the end so I would recommend that to others if that is an option. Our group of 6 made it to the summit! We owe it to Haji who was our lead guide and Thulisa and Lucas, our assistant guides. These three were not just guides but they continuously motivated us, and then quite literally physically supported us up to the peak. Haji’s calm leadership and sense of humour, Thulisa’s warm encouragement and education of the trail and Lucas’s positivity and singing carried us every step of the way. Summit day was honestly the most physically demanding challenge any of us have done. The altitude on that last night was crazy but the team knew exactly how to support us through it. We were all surprised by how well we handled the altitude until that final day but that was where the professionalism and experience of our guides really shone. A special shoutout to the 18 porters, 3 chefs and 2 waiters. We did not realise the village of helpers we would need to make our dream a reality and to get us to the top of that mountain! To all future trekkers do yourselves a favour and get the private toilet lol. Trust us it’s worth the extra $$. I was a bit suss about it initially and felt we could skip it but trust me after long days of hiking, especially on summit night (and after you see the public toilets) you will be so glad you opted for it. To Kwesa Tours thank you for making our journey a success. It was more than ticking off our a bucket list it became an unforgettable life experience for us. Also, massive congratulations to Haji on his 500th summit! I'm glad we got to experience it with you!

The experience up Kilimanjaro with KWESA beats all my other past treks hands down. We had an incredible crew of 2 guides, six porters, a cook and waiter with us on the journey to the summit. We enjoyed the beautiful sights of the mountain and the lands beyond. I appreciate the extra efforts that Edward and his team put in to make the conditions better, like the walk in tents, a big mess tent, a camp shower and the portable toilet. Our crew was led by guide Mushi assisted by Kileo, they are both highly experiences mountaineers and were very friendly, kind and patient. The tempo was comfortable making the trek enjoyable. I appreciate that our crew did would assist us in the tough sections and made sure that we were safe all the way. I highly recommend KWESA as the ideal Kilimanjaro trekking company.