Tanzania: The Lemosho & the Western Breach

A challenging, 19,343-foot climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa.

Expedition Guide: Dismass Mariki

Dismass Mariki is a 30-year-old, licensed guide who has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro 176 times. He became inspired by the "White Mountain" while in secondary school, and paid for college by working as an assistant guide on the mountain. In 2003, he completed intensive training with Kilimanjaro National Park to become a head guide.

Environment & Conditions

• Temperatures of 51-77° F
• Altitudes of 19,340 feet
• Hiking, camping, rock-climbing Excellent physical condition required
• Latitude 03° 04' N
• Longitude 37° 21' E

The A&K Advantage

• Stand atop Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa - 19,343 feet above sea level
• Attain the summit via Lemosho and the Western Breach, the least travelled of all approaches, and one of the richest in wildlife
• Climb with Dismass Mariki, an experienced expedition leader who has climbed Kilimanjaro 176 times