Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route

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2016 Kili Trip

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Join Us On Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Via Lemosho Route

Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, rises on the Tanzania - Kenya border, well into the Eastern half of the African continent. Towering above the Tanzanian plains so close to the equator (3.04 degrees South), the snowclad mountain leads a spectacular existence on the African plains. So spectacular that well into the nineteenth century, much of mainland Europe refused to believe eyewitness accounts of its existence. In our own time, Kili (as it is affectionately called by the climbing community) is a proud member of two exclusive clubs viz. seven summits of the world (composed of the tallest mountain in each of the seven continents) and seven natural wonders of the world.

Rising to a height of 5896 meters (19344 feet) above MSL (Mean Sea Level), Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcanic mountain that hosts varied climate zones (on the way to its glacier summit, you will pass through cloud forests and alpine deserts), flora and fauna. First conquered by the German explorer Hans Meyer in 1889, Kilimanjaro is among the rare 15000+ feet mountains accessible to amateur (untrained) climbers. A fact that accounts for its huge popularity - well over 50000 people attempt to climb the Kilimanjaro every year.

Despite its non-technical nature and amateur friendliness, climbing Kili does not warrant a casual approach. With due preparation and the right attitude however, it can be one of the best experiences of your lifetime. The sheer number of people that have followed Hans Meyer, people aging from seven to eighty five (as of now), people who overcame severe disabilities would all vouch for this.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route

Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is perhaps the most scenic of all routes to climb Kilimanjaro. It also boasts a very high success rate possibly on account of the longer duration spent by hikers on the mountain thus enabling better acclimatization. Lemosho also happens to be the most versatile route to the top of Kilimanjaro. Unlike Machame or Marangu, as the route crosses the Shira plateau, different trails and camps may be chosen in the first half of the trail affording variety and privacy to the climbing groups.

The route starts from the Londorossi gate on the Western face of the mountain. The route crosses verdant forests and the expansive Shira plateau before eventually merging with the Machame route. It is the early part of the trail through the lush, serene greenery that lends the Lemosho route its characteristic charm. Beyond Barranco, the Lemosho route merges with Machame and traces an identical descent on the Marangu trail ending at Mweka gate.

Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho offers more flexibility in trail and itinerary compared to other Kili routes. So seven, eight, nine or ten day versions of the climb are possible. Western Breach ascent and crater camp options add more variety at the top though these are more demanding physically and financially compared with the regular ascent options.

In addition to the its scenic value, Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho route is preferred by climbers on account of its serenity. Lemosho is among the least crowded routes on Kilimanjaro, till it joins the Machame route. If you manage to camp at Kosovo instead of Barafu on your pre-summit day, you should not feel jostled for space for the better part of your trip. For both Machame and Lemosho routes, Miyar camps at Kosovo for this very reason.

Duration

10 Days

Passport

Required with Nepal Visa

Minimum Age

13 years old

Activity

Trekking, Climbing, Glacier Navigation (Training included)

Accommodation

Hotel (in towns), Lodges (en route), Tents (on the Mountain)

PRICE BASIS

PRICE INCLUDES

2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (before & after climb), Breakfast at hotel
Group transport to and from Moshi to the trailhead
National Park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees
Guides: Very experienced guides. Guide-client ratio 1-2
Porters: 2-3 porters per client. You carry around 10 Lbs
Private toilets
Accommodation in the Mountain in good quality tents and sleeping mat
Fresh nutritious meals, cooked and served in dinner tent with table/chairs
Bottled oxygen, only for rescue/emergency use
Information sessions and Trip preparation assistance provided by US based guide

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Airfare
Visa Application Fee
Lunch or dinner at hotel
Personal gear and equipment

MIYAR ADVANTAGE

For the price that it charges Miyar tries to offer maximum value. Few points worth noting are:

We deliver an end to end experience, all inclusive. This means we assume responsibility from your arrival point near Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro, Arusha or Moshi) till when you depart the region after hike.
Our US based team would work with you as you prepare for your trip. We are there to answer your questions related to health, safety, packing or just about anything related to climbing.
We use our own local operator and lead guides in Tanzania to ensure that all aspects of the climb are in line with the expectations we have set with our customers and our own uncompromising attitude towards customer experience.
Our US based guides personally lead climbs several times in an year to ensure that all ground operations are in accordance with our expectations. Usually US based guides accompany larger groups to ensure better coordination.
Accommodation on nights before and after the climb is included. Stella Maris Lodge is our preferred choice. Depending on availability and logistics considerations, we sometimes use an equally reputable, comfortable and convenient facility. For more details please refer the day by day itinerary.
Accommodation are in comfortable tents on twin share basis. We use Alps Mountaineering Taurus 3 Outfitter tent in all our expeditions. They are sturdy, spacious and comfortable and are ideal for the conditions on Kilimanjaro.
We serve great food on the trek, food that is fresh, hygienic and nutritious. We will serve you fresh fruits, veggies, chicken, meat, eggs, sausages, pancakes, juice, soups, fish, rice, pasta etc. We have logistics arrangements to get fresh supplies delivered while we are into our trek. We take care of a wide range of dietary restrictions or preferences like gluten free, lactose intolerant, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal etc.
We carry private commodes / toilets for the use of our guests. Toilets provided by the Kilimanjaro Park Authority at camping sites are not exactly clean or hygienic. So this can be a big factor if such facilities put you off for the day (as is the case with most of us).
We carry our own safety equipments including oximeters and oxygen cylinders. Hopefully they would not be used but this is an expenditure we would rather waste than avoid.
All our local guides are carefully chosen for their Kilimanjaro experience, English speaking ability and professionalism. We ensure that all of them are Wilderness First Aid trained.

While comparing Miyar Adventures with other guide companies, please bear the above advantages in mind. We are confident that for the amount you pay, no one else would offer you as much value. Should you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

ITINERARY

KILIMANJARO LEMOSHO ROUTE (10 Days)

Day 1 : Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Moshi.

We will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and transfer you to your hotel. We usually stay at Stella Maris Lodge which is a comfortable abode conveniently located between the airport and Kilimanjaro, outside Moshi town. We use the day for meeting other members of your group as well as your guides. We would also have a briefing session and gear check in the evening.

Day 2: “Welcome to the Jungle”

Londorossi Gate ─ Big Tree Camp
Drive from Moshi hotel to Londorossi gate. Hike from Londorossi gate to Big Tree camp
Distance covered: 4.8 km Altitude Gain: 1395 ft / 425 m Compared to Marangu or Machame routes, you have a longish drive to the Londorossi gate which is the entry point to the Kilimanjaro Park on the Lemosho route. After completing your entry formalities at the gate, you would drive for another 30-45 minutes to the trailhead. You would then have a very enjoyable walk through the lush green rainforest to your campsite for the first day call the big tree camp (Mti Mkubwa) or the Forest camp.

Day 3: “Forests to the Moorland”

Hike from Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Distance Covered: 7.9 km Altitude Gain: 2359 ft / 719 m Today you will pass from rainforests to moorlands. Expansive views of the Shira plateau should greet you as you make this transition. Having started from the west side of Kilimanjaro you would generally be walking eastwards till you reach the Shira Camp.

Day 4 “Camp on the Edge”

Shira 1 Camp ─ Moir Hut Camp
Distance Covered: 9.4 km Altitude Gain: 2155 ft / 657 m You would start moving South East today, aiming as you are to meet the Machame trail at Barranco. The ascent would be steady and demanding. You would be savoring more of the moorland as you move. Kibo, the volcanic peak of Kilimanjaro, should be an inspiring sight ahead of you for the better part of the day. You would camp at Moir hut, more than 2000 feet above your starting point of the day. You might be feeling some effects of altitude sickness setting in. As you would be sleeping at lower altitudes for the next couple of days, this should help your body’s acclimatization process overall.

Day 5: “Climb High, Sleep Low”

Hike from Moir Hut camp to Barranco camp.
Distance Covered: 7 km Altitude Gain: 1550 ft / 473 m (to Lava Tower) We continue with our acclimatization bid. We will descend briefly from Moir Hut and then make our way up the Lava Tower which is at an altitude of 15200 ft. By this time the Lemosho route has merged with the Machame route. After the steep ascent to the Lava tower, we will descent by about 2000 feet to the Barranco valley. This climb high, sleep low approach would help us with acclimatization. We are now well into Alpine terrain. Barranco camp offers great views all around.

Day 6: “Scaling the Wall”

Barranco Camp (3986 m / 13080 ft) to Karanga Camp (4034 m / 13230 ft)
Altitude Gain: 150 feet / 46 m Distance Covered: 5 km Immediately after leaving the Barranco camp, we would tackle the Barranco wall also called the breakfast wall since you would be hitting it soon after breakfast. Once the wall is scaled (about 14000 ft), it should be downhill and easy to the Karanga camp. You would again savor great views from the top of the wall. You should reach Karanga camp in time for lunch and can spend rest of the afternoon enjoying the scenic views around.

Day 7: “Moonwalk to Kosovo”

Karanga Camp (4034 m / 13230 ft) to Kosovo Camp (4863 m / 15950 ft)
Altitude Gained: 2720 / 829 m feet Distance Covered: 5 km Hopefully you have acclimatized well by now. From Karanga we will move towards Barafu where we will stop briefly for lunch. While most other groups would be camping at Barafu, we will ascend another 1000 feet after lunch and camp at Kosovo for the night. Kosovo is far less crowded than Barafu. This would also mean that your summit push is shortened by that much. You should turn in early today as we would be getting up close to midnight for our summit push.

Day 8: “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”

Kosovo Camp (4863 m / 15950 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5896 m / 19344 ft) SUMMIT!
Altitude Gained: 3290 ft / 1003 m Distance: 7 km Descent: Uhuru Peak (5896 m / 19344 ft) to Millenium Camp (3810 m / 12500 ft) Altitude Lost: 6840 / 2085 m ft Distance: 10 km Shortly past midnight we would start our summit bid. We will ascend steadily but very slowly (pole pole) and should gain Stell Point by day break. From there is a saunter to the actual summit. We would spend some time here photographing and exploring before we head down. After a brief stop at Kosovo, we will proceed to Millenium camp where we will spend the night.

Day 9: Back to Moshi

Exit Kilimanjaro Park. Drive back to Moshi hotel.
Millenium Camp (3810 m / 12500 ft) to Mweka Gate (1800 m / 5900 ft) Altitude Lost: 6600 / 2010 m ft Distance: 10 km We bid adieu to the mountain today. We have a short and easy descent to the Mweka Gate. We then drive back to our hotel in Moshi.

Day 10: Till we meet again!

Most customers prefer to club their Kilimanjaro hike with a Tanzanian Safari. Assuming you are bundling the two, we will commence our Safari today. Else we will see you off to Kilimanjaro Airport. Either way, the Kilimanjaro hike comes to an end and hopefully leaves great memories that you would cherish for a long time.

SAFETY, HEALTH & FITNESS

Kilimanjaro is so much of an every (wo)man’s mountain that avalanche, falls and other mishaps that we usually associate with mountaineering accidents are extremely rare. Despite this a handful of folks die every year while climbing Kili. AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) also called Altitude sickness is the most common ailment that affects climbers of Kilimanjaro. As we go up in altitude, atmospheric pressure drops. Near the surface of earth this variation is about 0.1 Bar for each 100 meters of height gained. With this drop in pressure, the partial pressure of Oxygen in atmospheric air also drops. Net effect of all these gaseous physics is that as we go up, the amount of Oxygen that our body extracts from each breath comes down significantly.

Given adequate time, our body adapts its breathing apparatus to the reduced Oxygen availability in air. This is the essence of acclimatization. The classic strategy of climbing high (gain an altitude of 1000 feet or so) and sleeping low (sleeping no higher than 300 feet) assists the body in this adaptation process. Unfortunately climbing Kilimanjaro is usually done in a time frame that does not allow this strategy to be followed comprehensively. However the climbing route and schedule followed by Miyar go a long way in helping the body adapt. In addition, pacing your ascent carefully (Pole Pole) and following instructions from your guides would help materially in your progress towards the summit.

Suggested fitness routine

Despite its reputation as an easy climb, it is always a good idea to keep in good shape for your Kilimanjaro hike. Please bear in mind that how you cope with altitude is not connected to your fitness level. However keeping yourself in shape can help you cope with and enjoy the seven days of trekking that you need to undertake. In your workout plan, aim for general fitness with some emphasis on your climbing and walking ability. A typical suggested routine would be:

2-3 cardio sessions every week (cycling, running or swimming)
Two full-body workout sessions of 30-45 minutes every week (focus on compound exercises like squats, lunges, step ups, dips, pull ups, rows, bench presses etc)
Flexibility training (stretching) for 10-15 minutes at the end of each session
For trekking / climbing, start with small (1500-2000 ft elevation) hikes. Progressively ramp up the time, distance and elevation gains.
Try to go on a bigger hike (around 4000 ft gain) once every month. Your objective should be to hike through an ascend of 4000 ft in 3-5 hours carrying around 20 pounds in your backpack
If possible, aim for a couple of big climbs before your Kili expedition. Hikes with an altitude gain of 8000-10000 ft that require you to spend a couple of days in the mountains would be great. Do not worry if this is not feasible. Regular workout routine as above should keep you in good stead.
Use your hikes as an opportunity to break in the climbing shoes and any other gear that you intend to use on Kili.

Safety tips

Please carry a copy of your passport in your luggage. In case your passport is lost or misplaced this can help you deal with the contingency
While in major cities (like Nairobi or Dar-e-Salam) or on empty beaches (especially in Pemba and Zanzibar) do not venture out alone
Do not wear expensive (or apparently expensive) jewellery
Do not carry too much cash with you. We have indicated approximate cash requirements in the Pricing section.
Do not wear a money belt conspicuously. In case you use one, please wear it beneath your clothes
Do not carry lot of camera equipments visibly in public places
Beware of thieves posing as police officers. Should you stopped by any official, please refer to your local guide and request to contact them.

Sustainability, Ethics and Environment

For your Kili climb, ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip is our highest priority. Ensuring that the Kilimanjaro ecosystem is not damaged unduly on account of our trip is an equally important mission for us. To be honest, it is impossible to have a zero damage expedition on any mountain. In the case of Kilimanjaro, it is a popular destination that attracts more than fifty thousand tourists every year. With such traffic no ecosystem would remain unaffected. What we can strive for is responsible tourism that leaves absolutely minimum impact on the environment. And for the minimal damage that we cause, we try to make up in conservation efforts elsewhere and by contributing to the local socio-economic system.

Ethical tourism is as much desireable as responsible tourism especially when you travel to a developing destination like Tanzania. Supply of labor far exceeds the demand, potentially driving wages lower and lower. With Miyar, we guarantee that all stipulated and published wages reach the deserving hands. With Miyar we encourage you to hand out tips to individual members of the crew. More than ensuring that the tip reaches the intended hands, we believe the crew members would appreciate the personal touch of appreciation. Should you however fail to muster the energy (there is all the climbing to be done, after all) please feel comfortable in handing over the amount to your lead guide and he will ensure a fair distribution. Please see Price section for Kilimanjaro tipping guidelines.

FAQs

HOW DO I GET TO TANZANIA?

You will fly into the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Your guides will meet you at the airport and travel with you to the Stella Maris lodge south of Kilimanjaro National Park at Moshi.

WHAT ARE THE ACCOMMODATIONS LIKE?

Before and after the climb, we will stay at the Stella Maris lodge. Stella Maris is a new 25-room lodge located on the main road in the peaceful village of Mailisita. All rooms are ensuite, air-conditioned, have satellite-TVs, and have with private balconies with views of Kilimanjaro. The Stella Maris also has PCs and free Wi-Fi service throughout the lobby and dining areas. The people of Mailisita in partnership with the Mailisita Foundation built the lodge and the Stella Maris English-Medium Primary School. The foundation is a US based orphan and vulnerable child relief organization. All Income from the lodge goes towards paying the teachers and buying food for the children. The Stella Maris is a beautiful place to relax, and your stay helps the underprivileged children in the local village. Each morning while enjoying fresh-brewed Kilimanjaro coffee you can hear the children singing happily from the school! During the Climb: Accommodation are spacious three person tents on a twin share basis. We will provide comfortable mattresses for a good night sleep.

WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?

On the mountain we will have plenty of calories to help you complete climb (pastas, bread, vegetables, and fruit). We will have a mix of both local fare and American food while on the climb.

IS THERE A PACKING LIST?

Yes! • 50-75 liter duffel bag to store all your stuff. • 15-25 liter day pack • Shoes/Boots • 10-32 F sleeping bag (rental available) • Hiking poles (optional) • Headlamp, sun glasses, hand-warmers • Clothing o Base layer o Hiking pants, shirts, shorts o Insulation layer – Down or Primaloft o Rain shell o Gloves, mittens, headgear, socks, gaiters A detailed checklist will be provided once you have signed up for the trip

IS THIS TRIP SAFE?

Safety is very important to Miyar Adventures. We will be in contact with each customer upon booking to discuss gear, altitude, and travel safety. All of our guides are trained in Wilderness First Aid and High Altitude sickness/medicine (AMS). The lead guide coming from the US is a Wilderness First Responder (WFR). During most of your trip a guide will accompany you, but here are some basic travel safety tips for before or after the climb: • Make a copy of your passport and keep it in your luggage. • Don’t walk on your own at night in the major cities or on empty beaches. Especially in Pemba or Zanzibar. • Don’t wear jewelry. • Don’t carry too much cash with you. • Wear a money belt that fits under your clothes. • Don’t carry a lot of camera equipment.

WHAT IS THE TIPPING PROTOCOL?

Tips for guides, camp staff, and porters are essentially obligatory while climbing Kilimanjaro. We encourage team members to participate in the staff tipping session at the end of the climb. This is often calculated on a per day basis, or as percentage of your total trip cost. Recommended per day tipping amounts for the Kilimanjaro climb crewmembers split between the whole group: • -Head guides $25-30 • -Head cook $15-20 • -Assistant guide $15-20 • -Summit porter $8-10 • -Porters and camping crew $6-8 For 7 days divided among the team members it comes out to be around $200-250 USD per person for Machame climb. This is less than 10% of the climb price.

DO I NEED A VISA?

Do I need a Visa? Most people apply for visa upon arrival, however the Tanzanian Embassy recommends that you apply for and obtain your Visa before arriving. Applying in advance it takes 5 business days to process. Tanzania Visa Fees • US Citizens: $100 (multiple entry) good for one year • Non-US Citizens: $50 (single entry) good for six months Requirements for ordinary/tourist Visa • Two recent passport size photos • Flight Itinerary • Passport valid for six months • Visa fee (they accept credit cards or personal checks with driver’s license number written on it) • Visa application form must be filled out and signed by the applicant: http://tanzaniaembassy-us.org/?page_id=76#visaForms

HOW DO I GET MY VACCINES

Make an appointment with a Travel Doctor: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/tanzania#vaccines-and-medicines

WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?

In order to visit some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet we must face elevations that we are not used to. These high altitudes can cause illness ranging from mild to severe symptoms. All of our guides going on Kilimanjaro have experience with high altitude trekking, as well as preventing, and treating high altitude sickness. Our trips are designed to prevent altitude sickness in the first place. We regularly check on symptoms and take the necessary steps to prevent anyone from getting sick. Prevention • The best method of prevention is to go slowly (Pole Pole) • Avoid narcotic pain relievers and alcohol, especially before sleep • Do not overexert yourself. Carry a light pack, take breaks and rest • Eat well and hydrate • Acetazolamide (Diamox ) - Helps with acclimatization. • A diuretic and prophylactic. • Promotes excretion of bicarbonate via urine • Side effects – Increased urination, mild tingling in hands. • It’s everybody’s personal choice. We recommend it. In the rare circumstances you get altitude sick we are prepared and trained to take the necessary step for treatment. Treatment • Descend immediately. Only when symptoms improve should you ascend, if they do not go away, descend further. • If you have prescription for Dexamethasone, it can help you feel better while you descend quickly. • In rare cases when someone is having difficulty descending, supplemental oxygen can be provided.

DO WE NEED TO CARRY LOCAL CURRENCY?

• Tanzania Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). Current Exchange rate: I USD = 2165 TZS • Carry US Dollars Cash up to 5 USD • Use money belts • Keep a stack of small bills for tips and other expenses • ATMs do not always work

HOW SHOULD I TRAIN FOR KILIMANJARO?

We believe that regular hiking is the best training. You should start with hikes that have 1,500 – 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Progressively ramp up your hike time, distance, and elevation gain at roughly 10% per week. This will safely and effectively build your trekking-specific conditioning, and is also a great opportunity to break in your boots and try out your other gear! -You should aim to go on a big hike or a backpacking trip once every month (day hike around 4,000 ft. gain or better 2-3 big days in the mountains). -A reasonable goal would be to ascent 4,000 feet carrying an average pack of 20 pounds in a 4-5 hour period, or roughly 800-1,000 vertical feet per hour -Try to go on some high altitude hikes (elevation at least 5,000 feet, ideally 8,000-10,000 feet) In addition to hiking and backpacking we suggest you dedicate 2-3 days to cardio over the week. Weight training will also help build overall strength. We recommend 2 full-body strength workouts a week for 30-45 minutes each. Focus on compound exercises like squats, lunges, step-ups, pull-ups, rows, dead lifts, bench presses, pushups, and overhead presses. Flexibility training and stretching for 10-15 minutes at the end of your cardio is also beneficial.

WHAT KIND OF SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT DO THE GUIDES CARRY?

• All guides carry professional first aid kits. • Oxygen Cylinders are carried for emergency use. • All guides have two way radios • Iridium Go Satellite Hub to help us keep connected to the outside world from anywhere on the mountain

DETAILS OF INFORMATION AND NETWORKING SESSION WE PROVIDE BEFORE THE CLIMB

We have biweekly info session covering but not limiting to following topics: • How to train for the climb. Training Plans • Planning for the trip, Visa, flight tickets, travel insurance etc • Packing List, Clothing/gear required for Kilimanjaro • High Altitude trekking, Preventing AMS, Medicines etc • Health, Vaccines and overall trip safety These info sessions serve two purposes, help everyone on the trip be prepared for the trip and help the group get to know each other before the climb. These info sessions also allow people who live near each other to meet and train for the climb together.

DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?

Travel insurance is mandatory for this trip. For more information click here: Travel Insurance

CAN I CANCEL MY BOOKING FOR THIS TRIP?

For the Cancellation Policy Click Here: Cancellation Policy

DO I NEED AN ADAPTER TO CHARGE MY ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR WOULD THEY DIRECTLY FIT IN THE POWER SOCKETS AVAILABLE IN TANZANIAN HOTELS?

Tanzania uses square shapes power sockets (UK style) as shown. We recommend you carry a suitable adapter or use a universal power socket.

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Testimonials

I climbed Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route with Miyar Adventures in Jan. 2016. Sandeep did a lot of hand-holding before and during the trip in terms of providing information and answering questions. He also took care of all the logistics and made everything hassle free. I was concerned about joining a big group but was relieved to find some quiet time on my own during the hike. My favorite thing about the hike was the local guides, especially Aaron and Sunday. They're very kind and supportive.
Liren C
Really enjoyed the experience in Kili - staff are extremely nice. The tour guides, and even the porters, are very helpful and experienced. I feel safe throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend Miyar!
Hailei Lu
LOVED the Kili Climb! Very well organized, the food was amazing! FRESH fruits and veggies at every meal, and they even accommodated dietary restrictions!! GF, Vegan and dairy (just to name a few) in our group of 14! The morning ritual of GINGER TEA was my fav, for sure!!! Sandeep is a great team builder, the group or climbers were so amazing, helpful and cheery the entire time!!! I will climb with Miyar again! Wish you could experience this for yourself, it is a once in a lifetime experience!!!
Lisa Walker
Climbing Kili was a mind opening experience thanks to Sandeep, our group, and local guides. It's not just about breathtaking scenery, which you will experience. It's about the people. Sandeep and the people he works with are genuine, knowledgeable, wonderful people. I can't wait for my next trip with them! Love you guys!
Kathryn E
I climbed Kilimanjaro with Sandeep, it was an amazing experience. The trip was really well arranged, and we did not need to do much planning-wise. Sandeep was super friendly and helped us train for the climb, with the visas, vaccinations. He even brought some extra "just in case" jackets for the climb - which I ended up borrowing :) The mountain guides were awesome, the food was exceptional. It was a great trip and I look forward to my next trip with Miyar
Priya Janardhanan
Climbed Kilimanjaro with Miyar a few months ago. It was an awesome trip. Everything was very well organized, and we didn't have to worry about a single thing. In fact Sandeep went out of his way to make things go smoothly. He was available months in advance to provide/discuss trip details and answer any questions that we had. He was also very flexible about the trip plan. And finally, he was willi...ng to organize training hikes for us as well, although that didn't work out due to the conflicting schedules of the group members. He made sure that all the group members met and got to know each other beforehand, which I think was really helpful. The trip itself (climb, safari, the group I went with) was one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling experiences of my life.
Akshay Kulkarni
I joined Sandeep on a climb to the highest free-standing mountain in the world - Kilimanjaro in Africa not quite knowing what that meant or what was involved and gained more than what I could have ever imagined. It was a rather long climb and the last day was very tiresome for me. Sandeep continued to encourage me when I was tired and truly exhausted and felt like I could not move an inch. Thanks to that, I did end up summiting and got safely back down to basecamp. I truly appreciated how the climb was coordinated by Sandeep with the guides and porters and it was really pain free for the clients with great food and all conveniences one can expect on a mountain. The pre-planning and gear check sessions all helped me immensely and thought the price was by far the best I had observed for the services provided.
After having been part of climbs with other leaders, I think Sandeep's climbs are very accommodative to a wide set of climbers with varied skill set and preferences. I highly recommend his climbs and would definitely join on future climbs to some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Kavitha
Kilimanjaro was my first mountain excursion outside of the US. I was equally excited and nervous. Sandeep and Miyar Adventures set up the most phenomenal trip I could have imagined! The plan fell perfectly into place upon arrival: hotels were lovely, food was delicious and the mountain guides were marvelous. Sandeep left nothing out when coordinating all of this. He was also available for the months prior to the departure to meet and make sure we had the correct flight plans, gear and clothing, vaccinations, passports, visas and any thing else we might need. Lastly, Sandeep set up local hiking treks prior to our big trip to ensure that we are all physically ready for the trip and so that we may meet one another before the big climb. I know this is a long review, but I wish I could write even more! I felt so comfortable in the hands of Sandeep and Miyar Adventures the entire time! There is nothing that could have gone better and I will certainly be booking another trip with this company soon!
Danielle Stadler