Kilimanjaro climb, Lemosho Route (6-day)
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Kilimanjaro climb, Lemosho Route (6-day)
By Altezza Travel
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Ages 16-80
Duration: 8 days
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Live guide: English
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- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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- Dinner
- Dinner
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) pick-up and drop-off
- All ground transportation
- Two nights in Aishi Machame Hotel - 2 guests per room (except for solo climbs)
- North Face VE-25 tents on Kilimanjaro - 2 hikers per tent (except solo climbs)
- All fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park
- High-quality branded group equipment (dining tent, sleeping pads, table, chairs, crockery & cutlery, etc.
- Three tasty and energy-rich meals a day offering a choice of options for each meal
- Drinks (tea, coffee, juices, soda, etc.
- Vegetarian, vegan, lastose-free, gluten-free, halal and other meal plans are available
- Certified Wilderness First Responder guides
- Professional climbing crew (porters, camp masters, cooks)
- Medical check-ups
- Oxygen tanks and oximeters
- Medical kits
- Entry/Admission - Altezza Travel
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Moshi
What's not included- Air tickets - the cost of getting to Tanzania is not included
- Visa fee. Obtainable at JRO for USD 50 for most nationals. USD 100 for the US passport holders
- Personal equipment & gear (your hiking outfit, boots, sleeping bag, etc.) that you need for the hike. Available for hire
- Lunch and dinner in the hotel. The price in the hotel includes breakfast only. Average price for lunch or dinner is USD 15 per person.
- Insurance. Highly recommended! Should cover mountain trekking activities
- Tips for crew (optional and based on your satisfaction with the trip)
- Single accommodation at the hotel and in a tent is available at extra charge
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69109P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69109P3
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Itinerary
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9 stops
Day 1
ARRIVAL
Day 2
HIGH-ALTITUDE DROP OFF...
Day 3
TREKKING FROM SHIRA 2 CAMP TO...
Day 4
TREKKING FROM BARRANCO CAMP TO...
Day 5
TREKKING FROM KARANGA CAMP TO...
Day 6
ASCENT TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT...
Day 7
DESCENT FROM MILLENNIUM CAMP TO...
Day 8
DEPARTURE
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- Holly K0 contributionsAmazing Altezza Tanzania TripAltezza Travel proved a fantastic Tanzania experience including Safari Tours, Kilimanjaro Trekking and travel transfers.Written 16 September 2024
- Voyage7841210 contributionsThe Trip of a LifetimeWhat an amazing experience, Altezza were superb from the planning stage right through. I cannot believe how professional and caring the guides were, they got us to the top. Big thanks to Rashid, Hamza, Uriol, Linus, Abdullah, the camp master, the cooks, the waiters Ibrahim and Feragi and the whole complement , hope I haven't missed anyone. We took the Lemosho route, it was awe-inspiring with the landscape changing each day. This is an experience that will be emblazoned in my memory forever. The Tanzanian people have big hearts, thanks for sharing your special mountain with us.Written 15 September 2024
- Foodie-pearl0 contributionsIncredible experience. Will do this again in a heartbeat!Incredible 1st time Safari Trip to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti with wonderful experience thanks to Altezza Travel. All smooth and well organized and always on time with very nice guides. Special thanks to our safari guide Fidelis who is very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and always in happy spirit with lots of love for the animal and the places we've visited. He surprised us with an amazing picnic in Serengeti. It was all beyond my expectations. Will do this again in a heartbeat!Written 15 September 2024
- russellmG2459LB0 contributionsAltezza Is AmazingDefinitely the trip of a lifetime made possible by the superb job of the team from Altezza! All of the pre-trip planning by Aya, our trip coordinator, had us totally prepared for the trek. From our arrival at JRO, transport to and from the airport, hotel accommodations, even a few last minute requests, Aya handled everything to perfection. As for the trek itself, the team of 28 that took the five of us to the summit was fantastic! Our guides were amazing! Bosco, Osman, Urio, Kova, and Zach were our "summit" guides and thanks to their vast expertise, we were able to reach Uhuru peak in very difficult weather conditions! While many other groups turned back, the experience and calm leadership of our team got us to the top! I can't say enough good things about these guides!!! A special shout out also to our camp manager Thomas and our waiter Edward! Outside of our guides, we interacted with these two the most and they made our stay in the camps awesome! Our experience with Altezza was the best and I would highly recommend them for any Kilimanjaro adventure!Written 14 September 2024
- 171elliottd0 contributionsAmazing 2 week tour with Altezza!We had an amazing kilimanjaro hike and safari tour with Altezza! Our guides were incredible for both the hike and safari tour. Our safari guide Aaron was excellent at spotting the wildlife and was so friendly and knowledgable.Written 14 September 2024
- itsick a0 contributionsThe best kilimanjaro hiking co.We took a long time choosing a company that will take us to the top of the mountin, the roof of africa, the great kilimanjaro that rises to 5895 m. When you take this kind of decision you have to count few facts: 1. The succes rate reaching the peak. 2. The level of experiens of the guides and crue. 3. The level care of the crue to the climbers. 4. Being top profesional at all . 5. Having the best equipment. 6. Rating and satisfaction. At all of parameters altezza came first so we decided to book with them. Price was not an object but they were prety competitive. I cannot express how happy i am for choosing this company. The people of Tanzanya are nice, but the crue of altezza are pure gold!!! All of them!! We were 15 climbers with crue of 80!!! People. BTW, they don't do more then 15 per team. From the moment the driver of altezza picked us from the airport i knew that we are in good hands. When we arrived at the hotel Doris the team manager greeted us with her bautifull smile and gave us the complete and full explanation about what will be happaning to us for the next 8 days. After that she reviewed our equipment and we were able to rent from them some of the stuff that we were missing. Here is the time to mention that their rental gear is top notch and the best brands. The next morning we met our team. 7 guides and 73 porters and crue members. I don't remember all names of the porters but some of them i remember well. The guides of course are unforgetable. 1. Stanford - Team leader that comanded the whole operation in a most admirable way and made sure that 15 people went up, touched the uhuru peak and came back safely. 2. Ally - the prepy guy, was the leading guide on summit night. The most difficult night and day of all. He kept singing to us during the hard houres to make sure we are not falling asleep while walking. 3. Bachi - big and strong, along with the rest of the guides made sure that we will never miss a step and was allways ready to catch us if we fall. 4. Marwa - happy, happy, happy. The photograph men. Kept us all alive every step of the way. This guy has a genius memory and sings prety good too. 5. Lema - although a quiet one, ones you start talking to him he is a very good conversation person. 6. Kalvin - he might look small at first but he is actually a big big men. 7. Erick - this is the guy that was the first leadind guide and the one who thought us the meaning of pole pole... thank you Ericki. All off them together made a team that made me feel pampared and confident that i'm in the best hands. There are some more names like, david moshi, julius and villford camp managers, pius and douglas camp cheffs and many many others. At some points their are some steeps climbs and the guides use to spread around making sure nobody is falling down or something like that. During the long summit night the were singing to us making sure no one is falling asleep. Well, what can i say? We chose well. Altezza was good to us and a i can defianatly would recomend it on any given time.Written 14 September 2024
- 338emadb0 contributionsAmazing team- successful Kilimanjaro summit .We were a group of 9 people successfully reached Mt Kilimanjaro's summit. All communications with Natalie from Altezza were very prompt and informative . Everything went very smoothly from airport transfers to hotel accommodation to gear rentals to the trekking and after Kilimanjaro safari for some of us. I can't say enough about the support team on the Kilimanjaro hike, all 47 of them from guides, porters, chefs etc. Mosha, Goodluck, Godson and Nassouri were an amazing group of guides without them we certainly could not do it . They guided us and set the pace for the trekking and assisted us in anyway they could. The amount of logistics involved to put all the pieces together for a successful trek is staggering but very professionally done by Altezza. I would highly recommend Altezza for anyone interested in climbing Kilimanjaro or going on a Safari in Tanzania.Written 14 September 2024
- joseUrz0 contributionsAltezza is your best choice for Kilimanjaro!On August 5th I summit Kilimanjaro. Our group was comprised of 7 girlfriends originally from USA, Mexico and Greece celebrating our 45th birthday. I cannot say enough about how absolutely AMAZING Altezza is! We planned our trip for about 10 months and selected them based on the Tripadvisor reviews. A couple months before our trip, separately friends of friends had used the same company. This further reassured our choice. Leissan and the team in Arusha are running a very professional organization with incredible attention and care for their customers. We selected the VIP package, and I would do it all over again. Their team is over the top superb. At all times, our group felt confident we were in the hands of professionals and taken good care of; twice a day we had medical checkups and Diamox was supplied based on our needs and progress. The guides are very knowledgeable and shared on various occasions that Altezza was a great employer. They took the time to understand our strengthens and weaknesses to make sure 100% of our group would summit. And we did! The team that supported our group was also incredible. The food was delicious with multiple options every meal. Altezza has the most modern and high-end camping equipment, and their rental gear was all top of the line. Even our guides knowledge of the flora and fauna was extensive. We enjoyed Teatime at the most picturesque spots every day and felt truly like royals during our hike. A shout out to our guides Viktor, Jackson, Davide, and all the staff who was part of our excursion. You made this experience a memorable one for all of us. Thank you!Written 13 September 2024
- michellecC4191BS0 contributionsIncredible Trip to Ngorongoro CraterOur visit to Ngorongoro crater was the icing on the cake after our Kilimanjaro Climb. From the very beginning Sophie was the most patient and understanding representative I have ever worked with. We were able to tailor our journey based on our needs and time constraints, and it couldn't have been more perfect! Our stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge was spectacular--5 star service all the way around. THE best place to stay at the crater. We were only able to spend one day in the crater but Anold our game driver was spectacular. We were picked up early from our hotel, enjoyed a 5 star lunch at the hippo pool and then more exploring in the crater. Anold was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and overall fantastic host in this truly remarkable place. Julia also was responsive to our needs and questions while at the crater. The day after our safari Anold drove us back to Arusha where we had a wonderful lunch before he dropped us at the airport for our flight back home. This was the experience of a lifetime, we were sad it had to be so short, but look forward to bringing our families back here soon!Written 12 September 2024
- 408rabiab0 contributionsMy once in a lifetime summit experience was made possible by Altezza.Altezza team really supports the hikers.They want us to succeed. Many times I felt like quitting especially when the altitude was >5000 m , but the team could see some thing in me and wanted me to keep pushing. That constant encouragement made my summit possible! The team lead Albert, and other guides, Emmanuel, Jackson, Honest, they were all amazing! The accommodations were comfortable, food was excellent, health check twice a day was very reassuring. My main goal when selecting Altezza was that i should return back safe and they definitely delivered. Highly recommend this team and many thanks.Written 12 September 2024
- vict0ria20170 contributionsA truly amazing safari tripEverything was just perfect. Thanks to Irina, our itinerary was very well organised, every detail was taken care of. Upon arrival, we were given very nice welcome gifts, and we stayed in contact through the whole trip. We had a chance to have the great safari guide, Hussein. Professional, full of knowledge of animals, passionate of his work. He gave us the best possible sighting and unforgettable memories, tracking the rarest of the animals. We were able to enjoy leopard chilling in the tree in Ngorongoro crater, lions feeding and playing with their cubs, a cheetah trying to avoid a group of lions, and incredible wildebeests' river crossing in Serengeti. It was definitely the trip of a lifetime. We will definitely recommend Altezza Travel and please, ask for Hussein! He is the best safari guide ever.Written 11 September 2024
- chyiraserpesm0 contributionsAn experience above the cloudsKilimanjaro has been on my bucket list for the last year or so. However, I was extremely nervous about setting forth the journey being a solo traveller. With so many options and providers it was important to make the right decision in choosing a crew that will make this trip not just successful but safe as well. A friend recommended Altezza and I must say that it was one of the best decisions I made in my overall planning. The crew were fantastic whether that be the guides, supporting guides, porters or planning team. I received complete details of my itenary, they were spot on in terms of execution and overall delivered an amazing experience. A big thank you to my guides George, Exoud, Paul, Mmari and the rest of Albert's crew. Not only were they particular about our safety but also very extremely supportive throughout the journey. There were times I thought I'd give up with the exhaustion and strain of the altitude, trails, weather etc but the guides would watch over you like angels and made sure that our safety was priority followed by a successful summit experience. They constantly motivated us and supported in every possible way they could. Despite many challenging conditions and exhaustion, I felt a warmth of support from them at every step of the way. With a smile on their face, a song on their lips and kindness in their hearts, they live life to the fullest and make your goal of achieving the summit theirs. I'm forever grateful to the entire crew of Altezza for making my experience so special and one that I'll cherish forever. To the entire crew and my special guides George, Exoud, mmari and Paul, I wish you all safe travels every climb as you endeavour to support many others like me reach our dreams. Keep smiling and may God bless you and your families always. ChyiraWritten 11 September 2024
- Hallsm0 contributionsTanzania Safari’s with Altezza equal Exceptional ExperienceFrom arrival in Tanzania at a luxury hotel to the 6 day safari all details were without any complication. We worked primarily with an associate (Victoria) to complete planing with prompt responses to many questions. Our guide (Khalid) was exceptional and could not only get you to the animal sittings but anticipate animal movements for best photos. We are seasoned travellers and I have never taken so many photos. Accommodations and meals at each of our destinations were exceptional (included two different tent camps and another luxury hotel). We can see why Altezza is so highly rated by travelers.Written 11 September 2024
- Y679HWiana0 contributionsFantastic SafariFantastic trip . Superb organization and flawless execution . A super knowledgeable guide . All the accommodations were of very high standard with great staff and high quality food and service. The actual Safari drives were unbelievably good very skilled guiding meant seeing all big 5 at close quartersWritten 10 September 2024
- sechda0 contributionsThe Safari of a Lifetime! Altezza Travel Exceeded Every Expectation.We recently completed a 9-day custom safari with Altezza Travel, visiting Lake Natron, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. From start to finish, the trip was impeccably organized. Communication from the Altezza team was seamless from the moment we began planning until the day we were dropped off at the airport, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment of our adventure. The wildlife sightings were simply extraordinary. We were fortunate to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, Cape buffalo, lions and so much more—including a lion after she triumphantly wrestled a wildebeest in the mud, a cheetah live hunt, and precious leopard cubs. Our guide, Cathbert, was kind, thoughtful, and SO knowledgeable about the wildlife, plants, terrain, history and peoples. Thanks to his expertise, every game drive was filled with awe and wonder. We always felt safe and cared for. We appreciated his great driving too! We also had the privilege of meeting members of the Maasai tribe, and one of the highlights was hiking to a waterfall at Lake Natron with a local Maasai guide. It was a unique cultural experience that added depth to our safari. Every place we stayed - including the tented lodges – exceeded our expectations in comfort and luxury. We loved the food and ate too much! The staff everywhere we stayed was warm, attentive, and professional. Altezza delivered the safari of a lifetime!d (My husband successfully completed the Mt. Kilimanjaro climb with Altezza; like our safari, his expectations were exceeded!) P.S. Our only regrets are that we didn't bring a "real" camera with a zoom lense and our fancy Swarovski binoculars.Written 9 September 2024
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TimVh
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Feb 2021
I went with Altezza to climb the Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route. For me this was one of the best experience while I was in Tanzania and recommend everyone who is into hiking to give it a try.
To start off I have to give a shout out to the Altezza crew. They helped me a lot during the reservation and preparation process. All my question were answered quickly and special requests for pick- up and drop-off were arranged without any problems.
First day and night will be in a good hotel (note that lunch and dinner is not inlcuded here). Here your gear is checked by the crew. There are rental options if you need some extra gear. The advice they gave me was really helpfull.
The guides were great and knew their stuff. You could go to them with any question, request or complaint. They also payed attention to the well-being of every hiker. On top of that they carried out a medical check twice a day.
The porters were really nice, and did our heavy loading. Without them the trekking would much more difficult.
The food was great and there was plenty of it. But be prepared for a lot of carbs.
Because of the professional organisation everyone in our group made it to the top (despite the difficult hike to the summit).
Maybe one point of improvement: During heavy raining some were not fully waterproof. While not much water gets into the tent, the raindrops falling on your face could disturb your sleep.
But all in all my experience with Altezza was excellent!
To start off I have to give a shout out to the Altezza crew. They helped me a lot during the reservation and preparation process. All my question were answered quickly and special requests for pick- up and drop-off were arranged without any problems.
First day and night will be in a good hotel (note that lunch and dinner is not inlcuded here). Here your gear is checked by the crew. There are rental options if you need some extra gear. The advice they gave me was really helpfull.
The guides were great and knew their stuff. You could go to them with any question, request or complaint. They also payed attention to the well-being of every hiker. On top of that they carried out a medical check twice a day.
The porters were really nice, and did our heavy loading. Without them the trekking would much more difficult.
The food was great and there was plenty of it. But be prepared for a lot of carbs.
Because of the professional organisation everyone in our group made it to the top (despite the difficult hike to the summit).
Maybe one point of improvement: During heavy raining some were not fully waterproof. While not much water gets into the tent, the raindrops falling on your face could disturb your sleep.
But all in all my experience with Altezza was excellent!
Written 3 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Atilio L
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Jul 2023 • Friends
This company amazes me to no end, and I would highly recommend them to everyone I know that enjoys hiking or safaris. They take care of everything you can imagine. If anything arises they are so quick to sort it out and make the proper arrangements.
Everyone from our sales manager Anastasiia, to the porters that help you carry your belongings are incredible.
During our stay in the Aishi Machame hotel before our hike we had Dorris do a briefing on what to expect during the hike. Afterwards, she came to each of our rooms to inspect our gear and made sure we weren’t missing anything. She then explained how we would need to layer each day.
Beginning the hike our amazing guides Rashid, Joseph, Kelvin, and Jackson briefed us each day on what to expect and what to wear. They ensured we were healthy and safe to continue each day by checking out heart rates and oxygen levels every morning and evening.
Our cooks Frankie and Augustus made sure we were well fed every day. The waiters, Ibrahim and Philo always served us more than expected but they knew better than we did as we always had empty plates.
The group of porters with us also made this all possible by bringing up our gear and setting up everything for us when we arrived. The camp master Jackson ensured we always had a great spot for setting everything up at each site.
Asante sana to everyone involved in making this possible. Altezza goes above and beyond for their clients.
Everyone from our sales manager Anastasiia, to the porters that help you carry your belongings are incredible.
During our stay in the Aishi Machame hotel before our hike we had Dorris do a briefing on what to expect during the hike. Afterwards, she came to each of our rooms to inspect our gear and made sure we weren’t missing anything. She then explained how we would need to layer each day.
Beginning the hike our amazing guides Rashid, Joseph, Kelvin, and Jackson briefed us each day on what to expect and what to wear. They ensured we were healthy and safe to continue each day by checking out heart rates and oxygen levels every morning and evening.
Our cooks Frankie and Augustus made sure we were well fed every day. The waiters, Ibrahim and Philo always served us more than expected but they knew better than we did as we always had empty plates.
The group of porters with us also made this all possible by bringing up our gear and setting up everything for us when we arrived. The camp master Jackson ensured we always had a great spot for setting everything up at each site.
Asante sana to everyone involved in making this possible. Altezza goes above and beyond for their clients.
Written 24 July 2023
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Matthew L
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May 2024 • Family
The Lemosho 6 day trip with Altezza travel was hands down one of the most incredible experiences of my life.
Let me start by saying that climbing Kilimanjaro was not exactly easy. Since the climb does not require any climbing equipment or experience, I found that the actual experience of climbing was a lot harder than I expected. Most of the strain happens on the summit night where you will encounter harsh winds and frigid cold, and be on your feet and in these conditions for up to 12 hours.
My climb to the summit was hard but I did indeed make it, and I have to give 100% of the credit to the Altezza crew. For a team of four climbers including myself, there were 19 other people involved in making our dream a reality. These included our guides, summit guides, cook, server, toilet attendant, camp master, and the superhuman porters who somehow carry up hundreds of pounds of your stuff up the extreme elevation. Without the crew, none of this would have been possible. With Altezza, you will always walk into camp with your tent pitched and a hot meal waiting for you in your own dining tent. The accommodations provided make the camp stand out from all the other camps from other companies. The guides are also incredible and will do anything to help you make it to the summit. Even in freezing cold temperatures, the guides will take all your heavy gear off your back and carry you up the summit if it means you make it.
I could go on and on about how incredible this experience was. Altezza was probably one of the most logistically competent companies I have ever seen. I am coming home from this trip with a new perspective on how incredible adventurous can be with the right management and the most hardworking group of people I have ever met. Climbing with Altezza will make your dreams a reality, and you will feel even better that you were able to support some of the hardest workers in the Kilimanjaro region. If you are up for an adventure and a life changing experience, don’t hesitate and book with Altezza now!!!
Let me start by saying that climbing Kilimanjaro was not exactly easy. Since the climb does not require any climbing equipment or experience, I found that the actual experience of climbing was a lot harder than I expected. Most of the strain happens on the summit night where you will encounter harsh winds and frigid cold, and be on your feet and in these conditions for up to 12 hours.
My climb to the summit was hard but I did indeed make it, and I have to give 100% of the credit to the Altezza crew. For a team of four climbers including myself, there were 19 other people involved in making our dream a reality. These included our guides, summit guides, cook, server, toilet attendant, camp master, and the superhuman porters who somehow carry up hundreds of pounds of your stuff up the extreme elevation. Without the crew, none of this would have been possible. With Altezza, you will always walk into camp with your tent pitched and a hot meal waiting for you in your own dining tent. The accommodations provided make the camp stand out from all the other camps from other companies. The guides are also incredible and will do anything to help you make it to the summit. Even in freezing cold temperatures, the guides will take all your heavy gear off your back and carry you up the summit if it means you make it.
I could go on and on about how incredible this experience was. Altezza was probably one of the most logistically competent companies I have ever seen. I am coming home from this trip with a new perspective on how incredible adventurous can be with the right management and the most hardworking group of people I have ever met. Climbing with Altezza will make your dreams a reality, and you will feel even better that you were able to support some of the hardest workers in the Kilimanjaro region. If you are up for an adventure and a life changing experience, don’t hesitate and book with Altezza now!!!
Written 3 June 2024
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Johann D
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Oct 2022 • Friends
Wow. The crew made the trip for us! They were incredibly hard workers that deserve all of the credit. It was a truly a vacation being able to show up to camp with everything set up. The food was spectacular as you get to have a chef that comes and cooks all of your meals. Each individual's enthusiasm makes the days very enjoyable.
Altezza is also extremely helpful to work with when it comes to working out logistics of travel and finding the right trip for you. They are very quick to respond and made setting up the trip very easy. They treat their guides and porters very well who are more than deserving of hosting you for your experience on Kili so I would 10/10 recommend them. if you're wondering which company to use, use Altezza. Professional and a true class act.
Altezza is also extremely helpful to work with when it comes to working out logistics of travel and finding the right trip for you. They are very quick to respond and made setting up the trip very easy. They treat their guides and porters very well who are more than deserving of hosting you for your experience on Kili so I would 10/10 recommend them. if you're wondering which company to use, use Altezza. Professional and a true class act.
Written 26 October 2022
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Joshua R
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Safe, Professional, Attentive. Would highly recommend. For such an important climb, choose the best.
Aug 2024 • Solo
I would strongly recommend choosing Altezza to support your climb up Kilimanjaro.
The only thing I had to worry about was whether my legs (and lungs) would get me to the top. Everything else was taken care of in such a professional and thorough manner that I didn’t need to think about it.
Most of us will only climb Kilimanjaro once. Whilst there may be cheaper companies out there, I didn’t regret paying a little more to climb with a tour provider with such a high reputation.
Pre-trip communication was excellent. Transfers from airport to hotel to mountain and back are all pre-arranged and run like clockwork.
Altezza conducts pre-ascent equipment checks with appropriate advice and additional changes to equipment rental where necessary as well as safe storage for valuables whilst you’re on the mountain.
All rented equipment was high standard.
On the mountain, I felt totally safe and supported. The climb is not without risk and it was clear that all of the support staff took their responsibilities very seriously.
Regular health checks were undertaken twice daily with medication and oxygen available if required.
When it became clear that a climber was too unwell to continue they were escorted safely down the mountain. (This is in contrast to unsafe practices I saw on the mountain myself from another company).
Alongside running the logistics, they kept us going with humour, singing and their deep knowledge of Kilimanjaro’s history and culture.
Judging by Altezza’s interactions with other teams on the mountain, they are well respected amongst their peers. They are also members of KPAP which ensures minimum standards for Mountain Porters are adhered to.
Whilst all of the 63 support staff provided deserve credit, Rashid, Othman and Mussa (all guides) are assets to Altezza. Their attentiveness and dedication was really appreciated.
The only thing I had to worry about was whether my legs (and lungs) would get me to the top. Everything else was taken care of in such a professional and thorough manner that I didn’t need to think about it.
Most of us will only climb Kilimanjaro once. Whilst there may be cheaper companies out there, I didn’t regret paying a little more to climb with a tour provider with such a high reputation.
Pre-trip communication was excellent. Transfers from airport to hotel to mountain and back are all pre-arranged and run like clockwork.
Altezza conducts pre-ascent equipment checks with appropriate advice and additional changes to equipment rental where necessary as well as safe storage for valuables whilst you’re on the mountain.
All rented equipment was high standard.
On the mountain, I felt totally safe and supported. The climb is not without risk and it was clear that all of the support staff took their responsibilities very seriously.
Regular health checks were undertaken twice daily with medication and oxygen available if required.
When it became clear that a climber was too unwell to continue they were escorted safely down the mountain. (This is in contrast to unsafe practices I saw on the mountain myself from another company).
Alongside running the logistics, they kept us going with humour, singing and their deep knowledge of Kilimanjaro’s history and culture.
Judging by Altezza’s interactions with other teams on the mountain, they are well respected amongst their peers. They are also members of KPAP which ensures minimum standards for Mountain Porters are adhered to.
Whilst all of the 63 support staff provided deserve credit, Rashid, Othman and Mussa (all guides) are assets to Altezza. Their attentiveness and dedication was really appreciated.
Written 18 August 2024
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dxcleblanc
Scottsdale, AZ1 contribution
Altezza is the company to use if you want to safely attempt the climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our group of four (husband, wife, son and daughter) had the opportunity to climb the mountain with a team from Altezza, consisting of a staff of 19 people, including guides, chef, porters, and other support people. The entire team will make your dream of success, their dream of success. We could not have made it to the top and back without the unwavering support of the team lead by Chief Guide Albert Mbwambo, Assistant Guide Athumani Goigoi, Summit Assistants Amani Makundi and Erick Mwankenja; Chef Albert Kessy; Waiter Steven Stephano; Camp Master Rashidi Mtego; Toilet support attendant Selemani Ally; and Porter Twahiru Kamcheche…not mentioning the others.
Never did we not see a team member not smile or lend a helping hand. The Altezza team is a professionally run organization where the logistics of moving 23 people around Kilimanjaro, up and back, seem effortless, where everyone is proactive, and where success is defined as your success to reach the top safely is their success as well.
If climbing Kilimanjaro is for you, then so is Altezza. They are unbelievable!!!!
Never did we not see a team member not smile or lend a helping hand. The Altezza team is a professionally run organization where the logistics of moving 23 people around Kilimanjaro, up and back, seem effortless, where everyone is proactive, and where success is defined as your success to reach the top safely is their success as well.
If climbing Kilimanjaro is for you, then so is Altezza. They are unbelievable!!!!
Written 3 June 2024
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Ambassador775832
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Solo
Altezza Travel was amazing and I’d recommend them to anyone who wants to hike Kilimanjaro. Their customer service is amazing and they stood lit from all the other companies when we were on the trek as clearly providing the best service. The guides and porters were so caring and knowledgeable. I can’t recommend Altezza enough!
Written 3 September 2022
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Adrienne L
2 contributions
After just completing a successful climb to the top of Kilimanjaro with Altezza Travel with my husband, my daughter and son, I can say this company is outstanding in its service, support and organization. We did the 6 day hike via the Lemosho route with Chief guide Albert M. and Assistant guide Athumani G. and for the summit our group of four had two summit assistants Erick M. And Amani M. These men were outstanding and very professional. The climb was way harder than I expected and the Altezza crew got us there with their attention to detail and dedication to taking care of us throughout the 6 day adventure.
I was extremely impressed with our 19 member crew (just for the four of us!) of guides, chef, waiter, camp master, toilet attendent and many porters who carried many, many pounds of food, water, our belongings and camp equipment many miles to each camp. I was blown away by their positive energy and encouragement they gave us while working so hard at their job to keep us well prepared for each day of our long journey to climb to the top. They had our camp set up before we arrived with a variety of delicious meals three times a day in a dinning room fashion.
Climbing to the summit on the 8 hour hike mostly in the dark the two guides and two assistant guides paid very close attention to all four of us making sure we had enough energy. They would stop every hour giving us sweet hot tea and making sure we were hydrated.
It was extremely cold the last half of the climb to the top and they made sure we were covered properly and they had prepared us for all these moments we could encounter. Myself personally had some altitude sickness and our guides carried my back pack without me asking and helped me down the mountain after we reached the top when I was exhausted. They gave me helping hands to make it down safely and I am truly grateful.
If you want to climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, Altezza is the best company to get you to the top!
I was extremely impressed with our 19 member crew (just for the four of us!) of guides, chef, waiter, camp master, toilet attendent and many porters who carried many, many pounds of food, water, our belongings and camp equipment many miles to each camp. I was blown away by their positive energy and encouragement they gave us while working so hard at their job to keep us well prepared for each day of our long journey to climb to the top. They had our camp set up before we arrived with a variety of delicious meals three times a day in a dinning room fashion.
Climbing to the summit on the 8 hour hike mostly in the dark the two guides and two assistant guides paid very close attention to all four of us making sure we had enough energy. They would stop every hour giving us sweet hot tea and making sure we were hydrated.
It was extremely cold the last half of the climb to the top and they made sure we were covered properly and they had prepared us for all these moments we could encounter. Myself personally had some altitude sickness and our guides carried my back pack without me asking and helped me down the mountain after we reached the top when I was exhausted. They gave me helping hands to make it down safely and I am truly grateful.
If you want to climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, Altezza is the best company to get you to the top!
Written 4 June 2024
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Erika H
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Altezza was phenomenal in our Kilimanjaro Lemosho 6 days and Safari 4 days. Every detail was great and our guides couldn’t have been better. Omari was the best safari guide even by comparing to other drivers in the safari. He was able to spot every animal that we wanted to see and was very educated, fun and knowledgeable. He pleased us in every way.
Albert and Ally were our fantastic Kilimanjaro guides. They really deserve the best. They encouraged us to climb Kilimanjaro even when things got difficult. They also taught us a lot about Kili and knew every detail about the plants, animals and environment. The porters were amazing. They are incredibly attentive and strong. Such hard working people. Altezza exceeded our expectations. All the hotels chosen by Altezza and ojr drivers/transport were beyond expectations. We specially loved our last night in Arusha at Ngare Sero Mountain lodge. Food in Kili was great! By chef Boka. Compared to other companies we saw along the way to Kili and in the safari, Altezza’s service was better.
Albert and Ally were our fantastic Kilimanjaro guides. They really deserve the best. They encouraged us to climb Kilimanjaro even when things got difficult. They also taught us a lot about Kili and knew every detail about the plants, animals and environment. The porters were amazing. They are incredibly attentive and strong. Such hard working people. Altezza exceeded our expectations. All the hotels chosen by Altezza and ojr drivers/transport were beyond expectations. We specially loved our last night in Arusha at Ngare Sero Mountain lodge. Food in Kili was great! By chef Boka. Compared to other companies we saw along the way to Kili and in the safari, Altezza’s service was better.
Written 16 June 2021
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4RYL
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Joined a group Kilimanjaro hike with Altezza and had an absolutely fantastic experience — from organizing to the trek itself to the return to the hotel. They’re definitely more expensive than other companies but you get what you pay for — which is impeccable service at every turn and equally as important, guaranteed fair treatment for the porters, as Altezza is a member of KPAP. I went with a budget company for my safari and I’m so glad I didn’t make the same decision for Kili. You really want a company you can trust for this experience. Special shout-out to the awesome Joshua, George, Frank our guide and Frank our waiter; to the fantastic summit porters who made it possible for our whole group to summit; and my ever patient account manager, Alina.
Bonus points as well: I celebrated my birthday during the trek but didn’t explicitly mention it to the company when planning. But nevertheless they must have caught it on my data sheet and the crew surprised me with a cake after dinner. It was very special.
I’d recommend them to anyone!
Bonus points as well: I celebrated my birthday during the trek but didn’t explicitly mention it to the company when planning. But nevertheless they must have caught it on my data sheet and the crew surprised me with a cake after dinner. It was very special.
I’d recommend them to anyone!
Written 14 October 2023
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