ericd - Aug 6, 2013 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2013
On the Roof of Africa!
Trekked up through the 4 different climate zones and different tree forests on the Lemosho side. Picked up a little Swahili from the ZARA porters along the way. 7 days of tent camping in luxury. Acclimatization schedule is pretty descent with a Lava tower excursion on day 3. Barranco wall is class 2 scramble in places. Was fine with the euphoria above 15k on summit day! Spent lots of time on the 19K summit for congratulations, watching sunrise, taking pictures of a shrinking glacier, and reapplying sunblock. Dusty trail on descent, with light winter wind. Enjoy!
MissH - Aug 5, 2013 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2013
Best.Sunrise. Ever.
7-Day Lemosho Route, Zara Tours. <6 hrs to Stella Point then 20 minutes to Uhuru Peak. Perfect weather! Very dusty except last day in the forest where it was muddy.
highpointa - Jun 18, 2013 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2010
Via Machame
Despite the crowds, this is one of the best mountain experiences of all time.
hunterslee - May 8, 2013 11:59 pm Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2013
Macheme Route
Clear, calm night on Kili- watched an electrical storm go off above the clouds...climbed with Focus In Africa, would recommend them to others looking to climb Kili.
rocky29oct - Apr 28, 2013 4:54 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2013
Awesome hike
Hikes from Lemosho route.. HAd good time and made some gr88 friends..:)
Planned the entire trip by phone and internet through Zara in Moshi. Trip was outstanding from start to finish. Took a chance on the rainy season ending early to avoid crowds on the way to the summit. Ascended via Machame; only rained 1 day on the mountain so gamble paid off. My local guide Daniel assembled a great team and we summitted right on schdule. Looking forward to a return trip in a few years with my son once he gets older.
Cats - Feb 20, 2013 6:00 am Date Climbed: Dec 7, 2012
Lemosho 9
We had a great trek on the Lemosho 9 day route. I was very happy with every aspect of our climb. On the 3 day when my energy was low the guide started telling some stories. This helped pass the time. Our full group of 5 made it to the summit with out having to be carried up or using oxygen. I would highly recommened E-Trip Africa. The pre-trip info was very usefull and their on the ground team really is well organized. Also they provide the portable toilet and toilet tents on all of the treks.
mjp20k - Jan 2, 2013 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2012
Lemosho Route
Fantastic climb, 7 days up, 2 days down, excellent weather.
mickmeister - Dec 24, 2012 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2012
Rongai Route @ Mount Kilimanjaro
The 6 day climb is very easy, except for the summit day. That is difficult. I highly suggest purchasing fox fur mittens as I was the only one in my group that had toasty hands and never had to use hand warmers.
omegaxx - Dec 11, 2012 1:46 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2012
Machame Route
I am so glad I didn't listen to the naysayers. Yes, there are a lot of people. No, this is not a mountain to go to for solitude and hardcore climbing. But for most of us mere mortals, it is a rare opportunity to walk on high above the clouds and admire a glacier-covered summit near the equator. The mountain is generous and accomodating, as are the people. Thank you, Kilimanjaro, and thank you, local Tanzanians who chose to share their treasure with us.
DB61 - Nov 1, 2012 10:29 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2010
2011 Machame
First of the seven, was amazing
cturturica - Oct 2, 2012 3:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011
Marangu Route
Went on a mission trip to Kenya and then went to Tanzania to clime the mountain. We had 25 people in the group so we had to go on the Marangu Route. Personally I would have liked to go up over the glaciers but maybe next time. Due to the large group of climbers that hadn't climbed anything before it was decided to take 6 days to climb it so it was a relaxed and enjoyable climb. Especially with the porters cooking and staying in the huts. Not what I would call a real mountaineering climb. The views ware amazing. Made it on the summit for sunrise witch was nice. All considered Mt. Shasta Avalanche Gulch was harder than this. Also 20 people in our group made the summit and most of them had never climbed any high altitude mountains.
pachamama - Oct 2, 2012 3:17 am Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2011
6d Umbwe Route
Umbwe is a very nice route going straight up through all vegetation zones and it is not very crowded. Wanted to do the Western Breach with overnight stay at the crater but one of our group of three felt a bit weak so we detoured to Machame and summited via Stella Point.
RandwickBergmann - Oct 1, 2012 5:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2012
Machame Route
6 days up and down with a group from Manchester University. Definitely the best thing I have ever done, but summit night was hard!
cdickinson - Sep 18, 2012 12:32 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2012
Cold but a great experience
Marango route with REI. Well organized and 11 of 13 made it to Uhuru Peak. Good climb, but cloudy, 10 degrees and wind at top.
jjfromnj - Aug 28, 2012 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2008
First Seven Summit!
Did the 7 day Machame route. Also went out with our guides in Moshi afterwards to celebrate our summit and had an amazing time.
Cissa - Aug 23, 2012 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2012
Machame
Went up the Machame route in 6 days/5 nights. Kilimanjaro is NOT easy! Previous days to the summit are quite doable, even though I went from Barranco to Barafu in one day, but the summit day was grueling, and we didn´t even have it windy or really cold (-10 the most).
bcrowell2 - Jun 30, 2012 8:15 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2012
Machame route
Lots of fun, although not as scenic as Mt. Kenya.
iemmi - Jun 26, 2012 5:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2011
great view
We are a group of friends of 12. 100% success rate. Machame route
ericd - Aug 6, 2013 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2013
On the Roof of Africa!Trekked up through the 4 different climate zones and different tree forests on the Lemosho side. Picked up a little Swahili from the ZARA porters along the way. 7 days of tent camping in luxury. Acclimatization schedule is pretty descent with a Lava tower excursion on day 3. Barranco wall is class 2 scramble in places. Was fine with the euphoria above 15k on summit day! Spent lots of time on the 19K summit for congratulations, watching sunrise, taking pictures of a shrinking glacier, and reapplying sunblock. Dusty trail on descent, with light winter wind. Enjoy!
MissH - Aug 5, 2013 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2013
Best.Sunrise. Ever.7-Day Lemosho Route, Zara Tours. <6 hrs to Stella Point then 20 minutes to Uhuru Peak. Perfect weather! Very dusty except last day in the forest where it was muddy.
highpointa - Jun 18, 2013 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2010
Via MachameDespite the crowds, this is one of the best mountain experiences of all time.
whatdoIknow - May 28, 2013 10:55 am
Machame upNice hike
hunterslee - May 8, 2013 11:59 pm Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2013
Macheme RouteClear, calm night on Kili- watched an electrical storm go off above the clouds...climbed with Focus In Africa, would recommend them to others looking to climb Kili.
rocky29oct - Apr 28, 2013 4:54 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2013
Awesome hikeHikes from Lemosho route.. HAd good time and made some gr88 friends..:)
UAmatt89 - Mar 1, 2013 3:50 pm
Machame 6 Day climbPlanned the entire trip by phone and internet through Zara in Moshi. Trip was outstanding from start to finish. Took a chance on the rainy season ending early to avoid crowds on the way to the summit. Ascended via Machame; only rained 1 day on the mountain so gamble paid off. My local guide Daniel assembled a great team and we summitted right on schdule. Looking forward to a return trip in a few years with my son once he gets older.
Cats - Feb 20, 2013 6:00 am Date Climbed: Dec 7, 2012
Lemosho 9We had a great trek on the Lemosho 9 day route. I was very happy with every aspect of our climb. On the 3 day when my energy was low the guide started telling some stories. This helped pass the time. Our full group of 5 made it to the summit with out having to be carried up or using oxygen. I would highly recommened E-Trip Africa. The pre-trip info was very usefull and their on the ground team really is well organized. Also they provide the portable toilet and toilet tents on all of the treks.
mjp20k - Jan 2, 2013 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2012
Lemosho RouteFantastic climb, 7 days up, 2 days down, excellent weather.
mickmeister - Dec 24, 2012 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2012
Rongai Route @ Mount KilimanjaroThe 6 day climb is very easy, except for the summit day. That is difficult. I highly suggest purchasing fox fur mittens as I was the only one in my group that had toasty hands and never had to use hand warmers.
omegaxx - Dec 11, 2012 1:46 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2012
Machame RouteI am so glad I didn't listen to the naysayers. Yes, there are a lot of people. No, this is not a mountain to go to for solitude and hardcore climbing. But for most of us mere mortals, it is a rare opportunity to walk on high above the clouds and admire a glacier-covered summit near the equator. The mountain is generous and accomodating, as are the people. Thank you, Kilimanjaro, and thank you, local Tanzanians who chose to share their treasure with us.
DB61 - Nov 1, 2012 10:29 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2010
2011 MachameFirst of the seven, was amazing
cturturica - Oct 2, 2012 3:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011
Marangu RouteWent on a mission trip to Kenya and then went to Tanzania to clime the mountain. We had 25 people in the group so we had to go on the Marangu Route. Personally I would have liked to go up over the glaciers but maybe next time. Due to the large group of climbers that hadn't climbed anything before it was decided to take 6 days to climb it so it was a relaxed and enjoyable climb. Especially with the porters cooking and staying in the huts. Not what I would call a real mountaineering climb. The views ware amazing. Made it on the summit for sunrise witch was nice. All considered Mt. Shasta Avalanche Gulch was harder than this. Also 20 people in our group made the summit and most of them had never climbed any high altitude mountains.
pachamama - Oct 2, 2012 3:17 am Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2011
6d Umbwe RouteUmbwe is a very nice route going straight up through all vegetation zones and it is not very crowded. Wanted to do the Western Breach with overnight stay at the crater but one of our group of three felt a bit weak so we detoured to Machame and summited via Stella Point.
RandwickBergmann - Oct 1, 2012 5:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2012
Machame Route6 days up and down with a group from Manchester University. Definitely the best thing I have ever done, but summit night was hard!
cdickinson - Sep 18, 2012 12:32 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2012
Cold but a great experienceMarango route with REI. Well organized and 11 of 13 made it to Uhuru Peak. Good climb, but cloudy, 10 degrees and wind at top.
jjfromnj - Aug 28, 2012 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2008
First Seven Summit!Did the 7 day Machame route. Also went out with our guides in Moshi afterwards to celebrate our summit and had an amazing time.
Cissa - Aug 23, 2012 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2012
MachameWent up the Machame route in 6 days/5 nights. Kilimanjaro is NOT easy! Previous days to the summit are quite doable, even though I went from Barranco to Barafu in one day, but the summit day was grueling, and we didn´t even have it windy or really cold (-10 the most).
bcrowell2 - Jun 30, 2012 8:15 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2012
Machame routeLots of fun, although not as scenic as Mt. Kenya.
iemmi - Jun 26, 2012 5:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2011
great viewWe are a group of friends of 12. 100% success rate. Machame route