Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 7 Days

The best company on Kilimanjaro!

When I finally reached what I had longed for, I never once forgot that it was all thanks to these amazing people. Thank you to the guides who made the journey fun, kind, and full of laughter — sometimes even teasing us in the best way. And to the best chef on Kilimanjaro — I could never have imagined having such delicious and abundant meals on the mountain. Honestly, even the toilet felt better than my bathroom back home, and the rented sleeping pad was as cozy as a real bed! Especially to the porters — none of this would have been possible without you. This journey was never just mine, it was truly ours. Thank you for giving me the best September of my life. I will never forget you, and I will miss you dearly. I can confidently say, this is the best company on Kilimanjaro!

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Kilimanjaro Climb with Trekking Hero

We had the pleasure of climbing Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho Route with our great guides Side (pronounced see Dee) and Martin from Trekking Hero. They did a masterful job in ensuring we climbed in a way to optimize acclimatization. The Trekking Hero team also did a great job in setting up camps, providing excellent meals and wonderful support. The one thing I’d recommend is to get the private toilet tents since the public tourist toilets are just holes in the cement floor, are typically filthy and doors to stalls don’t properly close.

Response from the operator: Thanks ever so much for travel with us in our beautiful country. We high provide the well balanced fresh meals on mount Kilimanjaro climb. On Kilimanjaro climb the food is like a fuel and thus why we providing the the five star food in Kilimanjaro. Proper nutrition and well balance diets are the key of success and mainly Kilimanjaro Brothers safety strategy to climb hire on extreme weather All our tradition meal you enjoyed are prepared fresh and grown here one the slope of mount Kilimanjaro. Welcome you all to test delicious foo ever George Mtaki Kilimanjaro Brothers Senior guide & Director

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Kilimanjaro Lemosho route with Kili Brothers

Short version: We had a good experience and recommend them. We got a good price and are very happy with the service and efficiency of George who helped us arrange it.  Long version: I had contacted George a few weeks before we arrived to tanzania and we haggled a bit about the price and came to a good agreement. When we finally booked everything worked out beautifully. We got picked up from the airport, went to their office to pick up the gear we needed. Met our main guide Eli and they drove us to the hotel where we got a good and long briefing about the 7 day lemosho route we were taking. After the briefing they checked out our clothes and all our gear to make sure we had what we needed for the mountain. Then the day after we started. It was only me and my fiance on the trip. We had 2 guides, Eli and Sanka, one chef William, one server/porter Ima and 8 porters.  The food was good and plentiful! For dinner soup (william really knows his soupd, delicious), maincourse and often fruit for dessert. We got tea and gingertea everyday. We could choose hot chocolate in the morning if we wanted to.  We had hot water for washing every day morning and when we arrived to camp except for in basecamp.  The tent was very roomy. Unfortunately they had chosen a dry season tent for us and the rainseason was just starting so the outer tent leaked and sometimes even the inner tent which was not so good. The tent wasn't put up optimally one of the days where it leaked in. I told the guides who made sure that the tent was put up better the following days. Also the waterproof bags that we had our sleepingbags and sleeping mats in was not really waterproof. One of the evenings they were moist. Not enought to make it unusable but enough for me to get annoyed.  At two times the tents was placed so that the rain risked to flow under the tent, but Ima and one of the porters Pasoa went out in the cold rain digging with their hands to make a little canal for the water to go to instead.  The guides were helpful and listened to our opinions about tempo and so forth. During summit night our summitporter turned back after just 1 hour and didn't come back. Very odd. But our guides took the emergency equipment instead and Sanka even took my daybag when it was getting to tough for me to carry it. And yes, it was tough walking 6 hours in the dark, up up up!  How Eli did it I do not know but we arrived to Uhuru peak 3 minutes before sunrise! Perfect timing. We were the 2nd group to the top, so the first group was too early to the sunrise on the peak and the ones after us came too late. When we arrived down again, the porters treated us like king & queen. Put out our chairs, dusted us off and even took of my gaiters and shoes! Service! Almost felt embarrassed! After the 7 days trek we all gathered and had a beer/soda together. It was very nice. Ofcours the tipping part is always very awkward for us scandinavians since it's not really a part of our culture but George made it to a less awkward experience.  George promised to make sure that the right tent for the season is picked and that the sleepingbags and sleepingmats really are in waterproof bags in the future and he took the feedback very professionally!  Conclusion! A great experience with Kilimanjaro brothers!

Response from the operator: Thanks for talking your time a write a feedback, we really appreciate for that. We good price on Kilimanjaro climb and our price are more competitive and reasonable to allow anybody with dream to trek Kilimanjaro with great culture experience. Our cook are well trained and we provide the best food in Kilimanjaro. All are are combination of traditional fresh food and western style. We cater for Gluten free and vegetarian requirements. After 10 years leading climbs and treks on Kilimanjaro, we’ve listened to guest feedback, pursued our passion for innovation and found the ultimate combination of form and functionality for our camping equipment. It’s a unique set up that’s both practical and attractive, making our camp sites easily recognizable anywhere on the mountain. Our camping equipment is a combination of high-end mountain gear from reputable suppliers and equipment we’ve designed and made ourselves to suit the terrain. For example, we found that most traditional round dining tents didn’t fit the long, narrow tent sites so we now have our own custom-built dining tents built. We have a full-time team of tent-tailors and metal craftsmen at our base facility in Kilimanjaro. Designed for comfort Our closed-cell foam pads cover the entire sleeping tent footprint and we’re the only company that uses them. It’s just one of the special touches our guests appreciate because they can always get a good night’s sleep, even in cold, wet weather. We also offer a number of optional ‘comfort’ upgrades including: Large walk-in sleeping tents with framed beds; Hot-showers; Heaters in the dining tent; And even a heated lounge tent with comfy inflatable chairs! Camping gear supplied on climbs and treks are Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1 Sleeping Tents – We use three-person tents as a double or single tent Custom-made ground sheets – Separate ground sheets cover both vestibules in our sleeping tents to keep the sleeping area free of water, mud and dust and allow clean, dry gear storage of gear. Full tent floor cover closed cell sleeping mats – Our closed cell foam sleeping mats cover the entire floor of the sleeping tent so our climbers and all their gear stays dry Weatherproof dining tents – Our large, custom-designed and made, weatherproof dining tents have fly sheets, multiple doors (including a custom-designed hinged tent door, windows, ventilation, and full floors with storm skirts and ropes. Solar LED lights – We use high-powered solar LED lights in the dining tent so our guests can enjoy headlamp-free meals! Each tent has a number of powerful LED lights. Aluminium dining tables – Covered with Maasai-style tablecloths. Large aluminium dining chairs – With backs and armrests. (or smaller backed chairs, depending on the service level) Large private toilet tents with portable flush toilets (depending on the service level), These are erected on a stable frame and each toilet has hand-sanitizer available in a handy push-top dispenser. For groups of seven or more climbers, two toilet tents are provided. Pett toilets – In campsites without toilet facilities such as the Crater Camp, we use a special toilet made by Phillips Environmental which uses an absorbent powder and allows us to carry all solid human waste out of the campsite. This enables us to adhere strictly to the ‘Leave No Trace’ outdoor ethics. Wash stands – For washing hands before meals. Fresh hand-towels – Provided for each climber, before each meal Wash basins – Provided for each trekker on reaching camp. Hot water bottles – To keep you toasty warm in your sleeping bag. Safe drinking water – We purify all guest and staff drinking water using PUR packets. Optional extras In addition to the camping gear listed above, which are taken on all climbs and treks, many camping extras are available on request for an additional charge. High-quality rental gear – Including trekking clothing, synthetic sleeping bags, Gore-Tex outerwear, warm layers, trekking poles and just about anything else you might need. Luxury sleeping tents – ‘Walk in’ tents with aluminium frame beds and soft foam mattresses allowing trekkers to sleep off the ground. The tent is lit by powerful solar LED lights and features four entrances, ventilation ports, a fly sheet, storm skirt, storm ropes and closed cell mats to keep bags clean and dry. Hot showers – Set up in a spacious rectangular-framed tent with a 15-liter solar shower bag perched on top. Includes a shower mat, plenty of clothes hooks and bath towels. Dining tent heater – Propane space heaters to warm the dining tent before and during evening meals. Heated lounge tent – For the ultimate in comfort while climbing Africa’s tallest mountain book our heated lounge tent with solar lights, inflatable furniture and a large table for socialising or playing card games. Solar charging kit – Including a solar panel, 12V DC/7 AH /20-hour battery and USB sockets for charging up to two USB devices simultaneously while in camp. Ideal for charging cell phones, satellite phones, iPods, tablets and other small devices. Satellite wifi– Thuraya’s satellite wifi system in camp, allowing you to post updates to your friends and family back home about your adventure. Want the best guides and safest climbing experience but don’t mind roughing it a little? We also offer Lite and Hut treks with less camping gear for those who don’t need all the frills. It’s a less expensive option but you still enjoy having the best guides, great food and rigorous safety standards. Please contact us now for more details or prices. Reviewing the dry season shelter options was a big tent. Big size is a key word here. Our previous tent was 48 square feet, while the new that dry season tent is a roomy 61 square feet. That’s a 27% increase in space – the difference between a 3-person and a 4-person setup. Yet we’re continuing to assign just two trekkers per shelter – no rubbing elbows with other trekkers while you’re resting for a summit bid! Greater space, stellar packing efficiency and a glowing track record will make this shelter and adjustable zip to control moisture, be sure to use to using zip up and down inside Thanks for tipping our crew, we appreciate, its sustainable and ethical considerations, a deep appreciation for the It was important that we find and we would happy to welcome you again

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Life changing adventure with Kili Brothers!

JAMBO! If you're looking for the best guide company for your Kili climb or safari, you've found them. My husband and I did the 7 day Lemosho trek, 4 day safari, Maasai tour and coffee/waterfall tour with Kilimanjaro Brothers. So, we'll start at the beginning! Before we booked we read a ton of reviews and emailed a couple different guide companies, George was the most responsive and laid out the best itinerary. We trusted him from the start as he started as a porter himself and built his own local business. We were picked up from the airport by Kibo, with the warmest smile and most welcoming attitude. The next morning when we went to pay the balance of our trip, our cards didn't work, we called the bank and got it sorted and when I apologized for the delay he said "Hakuna Matata!" with the biggest smile! Kili Climb: Before we left our hotel for the climb, our guides Karimu and Joseph came to our room to check our gear. They double checked to make sure we were prepared for all elements. We rented 1 sleeping bag that was high quality and warm. We felt very safe with Karimu and Joseph, they were highly knowledgeable, fun, and attentive to us. Edward was our chef, his food was excellent. August was our waiter and he took great care of us. We loved when he brought coffee to our tent in the morning and he would boil water to put in our Nalgene bottles at night to keep us extra warm in our sleeping bags. We summited a day early because our group was feeling healthy and strong. One of the porters, Stanley, joined us on the summit day and was an awesome addition. We had the best experience on the mountain with Kilimanjaro Brothers! Safari: We did 4 days of Safari in Tanagarie, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. Sharif was our guide and we couldn't have asked for a better one! He was so nice and knowledgeable about all the animals. He also has an amazing eye for finding animals we would have never seen. We saw Africa's Big 5 animals in 1 day! Tortillas camp was our favorite place to stay. If you want to book with a company where you feel like family then book with Kili Brothers. George met us before and after the hike and joined us for a dinner. We watched Karimu and Joseph pick up garbage on the mountain to throw away in trash cans. Sharif would collect uneaten lunch items and package them together to hand out to hungry children on our drives out of the parks. Kibo joined us on the Massai and coffee tour and made us feel like we were just hanging out with our friends rather than being on a "tour". Not only did they all do their jobs exceptionally well but they are good caring people! A few things to consider: 1. Most places like and will accept American Dollars, but bring a few Tanzanian Shilling for the smaller vendors and places you may stop along the way. And bring smaller bills for dividing up tips. 2. Pack extra hiking gear that's taking up closet space for your porters! Coats, fleece, socks, hats, rain gear, gloves, boots, literally anything! You will understand when you see them, they are incredible men and need your donations. 3. Tip the porters generously! Your tip is their income and they more than earn it. 4. Drink at least 3 liters of water a day on the climb, and bring Nuun flavor tablets for no other reason than you'll want to drink more if it tastes good. 5. Bring Diamox! 1 tablet with breakfast and 1 tablet with lunch (125mg). 6. Don't take your malaria medication on the mountain, it's not necessary and it messes with your stomach. 7. Eat when you're not hungry, you need the energy and the food is awesome. 8. Sunscreen is your friend, even if you tan well, the sun is brutal even on a overcast day. 9. Go with the flow and appreciate everything!

Response from the operator: Thanks, Thanks ever so much much for Kilimanjaro Brothers a Local Tanzanian Tour Company for your life time adventure in Tanzania and share a life time climb with us. It was pleasure to host your family trip and kindly of you recommending us positively, we are very appreciate. We exited your turn your dream into great experience and long term unforgettable memories. We have dedicate team ready to help you and your upcoming family friends trips in our beautiful country Tanzania. We really appreciate and please do come again.

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We came, We saw, We conquered. Kilimanjaro Feb 2020

When I was looking to book my trek to climb mount Kilimanjaro, I was unsure about all the companies who tell you they are the best to take you up a mountain in a foreign country. I researched many on the www and was left with a few choices. I went with Kilimanjaro brothers and I was not dissappointed. Their owner George is a local man who has risen from porter to owning a company that makes your stay in Tanzania go as easy as saying Pole Pole, His Staff are all good at what they do and very professional. Medicine...Diamox 125g tablets 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon. My doctor prescribed me 250g tablets, I had to split my tablets. Malaria tablets, no need to take them on the mountain,, bring paracetomol tablets just incase you feel a little unwell. Sunblock a must, even if you tan well, the equatorial sun really does burn , Sun hat a must, Water... 3 litres a day while walking, camelbak good and if not enough carry water in hard shelled bottles, NO SOFT PLASTIC BOTTLES ALLOWED. Also bring tablets to flavour water as you will be glad as boiled water does not really taste great. They boil it every night so you have drinking water the following day. Guides...Karrimor & Joseph. friendly, polite, knowledgeable and professional. Kitchen staff...Serves up the most wonderful food. I dont know how but you will be glad they do. Porters...Lions of men, Polite,friendly and so necessary to a successful summit. Money, Dollars ( small notes 1, 5, 10, 20) are widely accepted but also have someTanzanian money as going into little shops I found is easier. You sort out all tips and payment of guides, porters, staff when you return so no need to take all your money up the mountain. but have a few local notes or dollars just incase you see something that you fancy buying en route to and from hotel to start of trek. Your kit will be examined before you start your trek and if you need stuff you can hire it. I hope this helps you decide on making up your mind as to which company you choose to go with but I would recommend Kilimanjaro Brothers. as for the view???? well go climb it and look for yourself.

Response from the operator: Thanks ever so much for your support. I started to work as a Kilimanjaro Free Rance Porter, wait a daily a job at the gate, later the best guide all Tanzania and now a Licensed Class Tour Operators. It was not easy to for our local tour company on competition with overseas company and middle men but with your powerful review and hand support now we have demonstration company that treat fares ourselves. Lather than waiting a donation,we organize and guide ourselves Kilimanjaro trips that makes us to us to become stable and secure. The profit we obtain on trips we we use to pay ourselves training required, office facilities, camping and insurance. When you book to us we see you not only climbing the mountain but also your doing a charity and let our children to go school. Once again, thank a million times for your support.

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