A fixed-date, small-group ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route, run over 8 days on set joining dates rather than a private booking — travelers join a scheduled group instead of booking the whole trip privately. Lemosho starts at Londorossi Gate and crosses rainforest, alpine desert and near-arctic terrain on the way to Uhuru Peak — the extra days build in better acclimatization for a higher summit success rate. Group departure dates (from the operator's published schedule; date
In January 2026, my son Fabian (24) and I (60) climbed Uhuru Peak/Kilimanjaro with Mauly Tours. From the initial contact via the info address to the presentation of the certificate for the successful ascent, every step was excellently organized. Enquiries were often answered in less than an hour. We were picked up at the airport and the 8-day Lemosho tour was conducted by a friendly team with great attention to detail. Not only did we successfully reach the summit without suffering from altitude sickness, we also made friends — and that counts for even more.