Lemosho Route: Best for Acclimatization and Wildlife
4.7
42 Ratings
Machame

Embark on a thrilling Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing tour via the challenging Lemosho Route. Conquer the summit while supporting an orphanage. Book now and make a difference!

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp
    After breakfast and a briefing, drive to Lemosho Park Gate. From there, a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
    Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
    Distance: 6km/4mi
    Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
    Habitat: Montane…
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What's Included
  • All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the mountain
  • Comprehensive team: guides, porters, waiter, and cook
  • All necessary fees covered: entry and national park fees
  • Salaries for all mountain crew: guides, porters, cook, waiter
  • Boiled water provided on the mountain
  • Camping essentials: tents, sleeping mattresses, and dining setup
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What's Not Included
  • Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips Meals and drinks not specified Gear for your climb
  • Items of personal nature, Visas and Emergency oxygen
  • Two nights accomodation, before and after the trekking 50$ (full body) Kili Base Hotel.
Additional Information

Lemosho route is one of the best routes for acclimatization. The route is less used and a beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau.
The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are inhabited by buffalo, elephant and other wildlife.
8 days Lemosho has one of the…

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Location
Machame
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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B7142obnikitam
Aug 19, 2025
Awesome Trekking - 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.
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553antonetted
Aug 6, 2025
Kilimanjaro Checked From The Bucket List - 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.
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646rikkem
Jul 24, 2025
- 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.
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Celiaaa9594lm
Jul 11, 2025
Wonderful Safari and Kilimanjaro - 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.
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Magenetta
Jun 24, 2025
Great Hiking Experience - 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.
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Stephaniehi4214vf
Jun 21, 2025
Amazing experience on Lemosho - 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!
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J7193pvluisg
Jun 11, 2025
Wonderful Trekking - Kilimanjaro - 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.
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Jill_misso
May 5, 2025
The Best Kilimanjaro Trekking Operator - We had an absolutely incredible experience throughout the entire period we have been talking to Edward of KWESA. From the moment we sent out the first email he was timely in his response and took the time to answer our questions in detail. We did not know much about the routes but he gave us all the information that we required to make an informed decision on the route and level of comfort that we desired. Everything was straightforward and transparent which helped to inspire confidence. The actual trek was awesome. The crew led by guide Johnson was experienced and well prepared. They had the right gear and equipment to ensure our comfort and safety along the way. It rained on most nights and we had weather proof tents that kept us dry, the sleeping bags and mats were comfortable and I was delighted that our crew would set up our tent on level ground without bumps. We had three hot meals and the food was delicious. Juma the chef made sure to prepare balanced meals like rice, mashed potatoes that had fish/chicken/beef accompanied by fruit and veggies. We also had lots of water, tea, chocolate and coffee to hydrate. The crew was amazing and their support is the reason we made it to Uhuru Peak. Thank you Edward and team for the wonderful work you do. I will be recommending you to all my friends and family.
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Julia
Jul 9, 2025
Warning - Avoid KWESA!! - 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.
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Brysonb813
Apr 22, 2025
Disappointing Experience – Would Not Recommend This Climb Operator - I had high hopes for the 8-day Lemosho Route trek, but unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations. From the very beginning, communication was inconsistent and unclear. Our guide seemed disorganized and uninterested, often rushing through briefings and providing little to no information about the day’s route, altitude adjustments, or what to expect. The quality of the equipment was also subpar—tents leaked when it rained, and the sleeping pads were worn out and thin. For the price we paid, I expected at least reliable gear. Meals were repetitive and lacked nutrition, which definitely affected our energy levels as we ascended. What bothered me the most was the lack of support during the more difficult sections of the climb. Some members of our group were clearly struggling with altitude sickness, and the guides didn’t seem properly trained to handle it or recognize the signs early. Safety did not feel like a priority. The Lemosho Route itself is beautiful, but it was hard to appreciate the scenery when everything else felt so chaotic and unprofessional. I would recommend the route, but not with this company.
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