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A long considered trip; grateful to find it well organised and local staff helpful. Cannot fault the conduct or helpfulness of the guides or porters who really made this trip great. We got on really well as a group and I never expected to have a tablecloth in our mess tent!
Looking down on summit day to see where we'd come from and, on the way down, looking back at Kibo which seemed so far away.....
Knowledgeable and helpful group leader, previous experience on Kili as a guide really helped to re-assure us about the trek ahead.
Warm clothes! Those beautiful starry skies are chilly. Don't underestimate them.
I dithered for ages about going. Take the plunge. It's worth it.
What an amazing experience! I dont think i would have been able to turn an ambitious dream into a successful achievement anyway near as easily if it hadnt been for Exodus!
The whole trip was fantastic from start to finish. Everyone on the trip was as inspired and dedicated as myself to achieve their goal, and the support and guidance from Exodus and their associate climbing company was second to none! Although the sight of Kibo getting closer every day was motivation enough! The sunrise at Gilmans point, with the encouragement from our climb leader, was the drive needed to successfully reach Uhuru and celebrate with my team!
The group leader and all of the guides of the African Walking Company, used by Exodus for the actual climb, were friendly, supportive, full of information and very aware of our individual needs to stay safe and healthy throughout the whole trip.
Ask lots of questions, and listen to the advice of the guides! Although the climb was not physically challenging because it is a long, slow, steady ascent, coping with the altitude was the hardest aspect of the climb. Drinking lots and lots (and lots) of water is vital to reduce the headaches that feel like they would make your head explode! Diamox and Ginko tablets were taken as a precaution and I felt they did help. Oh, and only take what you will need as a minimum in your day pack.... carrying 3-4 litres on top of waterproofs, jumpers, snacks and other "just in case"'s makes for a much harder walk....
Enjoy every last second of it! the elation and pride of reaching the top immediately overrides any feelings of discomfort and disheartedness you may have experienced along the way. It is the adventure of a lifetime, and you are there with people that share your goal of reaching the highest point of Africa! Make lots of friends, take lots of pictures, and keep lots and lots of memories that you can share and inspire others with! And life will seem very boring when you get back home...
Probably the holiday of a lifetime, never again though!! It was an amazing experience: great people, great food, great scenery and a bit of walking.
Reaching the crater at Gilman's point, I almost cried.
The head guide (Simon) and the assistant guides were all really friendly. When we got up higher they were always making sure we were ok, willing to walk slower if you liked.
Summit day (going from 4,700m to 5,900m) is hard, probably the hardest thing I've ever done and the thing I'll measure all future endeavours against! I'd say I'm very fit and I struggled once we got above 5,000m; I wasn't sure whether I was going to pass out or puke (thankfully I did neither). Other people who were fit struggled, but then some people who'd done no training made it ok, so as lots of articles I read before the climb said, fitness is no protection against altitude sickness. I didn't use diamox, some people did; there seemed to be no correlation between taking it and not feeling awful.
When you start the climb on day 1 you could be anywhere given you're in Forest. From day 2 you know you are somewhere completely different. The food was really good and you wouldn't believe how much can be carried up a mountain. We certainly did not go hungry.Nights are cold so make sure you have a good sleeping bag. Woke up on day 3 and water outside the tent had frozen, woke up on day 4 and the bottle next to my pillow had frozen.
So………having took the plunge and booked the last two remaining places on the Kilimanjaro treck, we were obviously a little nervous at the shear thought and magnitude of what we had just done, particularly as we’d never walked or climbed any large hill never mind a mountain! So to cut a long story short, we walked three mini mountains in the UK during the 8 month run up to our adventure. These constituted Scaffell Pike in the Lake District, Kinder Scout in the Peak District and Snowdon in Wales. The biggest of these being Snowdon at just over 3500 feet high, which paled in comparison to Kili at over 19,000 feet! Needless to say these walks along with some stamina work at the gym twice a week enabled us to reach the summit of the worlds highest free standing mountain, meet some amazing new friends and bring back some awesome memories and an experience that will live with us forever. We must also add that Exodus provided a service that we can only describe as excellent right from the booking staff in the UK through to the guides on the mountain itself. What are you wainting for?? Take the plunge!! Lee & Abi Shaw (Rongai Route October 2010)
Wow, there were many, but a few that stand out are;when our group were feeling the effects of altitude sickness and fatigue at the end of day 2. We all helped each other through with immense support and team bonding. The other being when Abi my Wife unexpectedly beat everyone to Gilimans point and then said come on let's get to that true summit...lets nail Uhuru Peak! This after being one of the team that suffered badly with altitude sickness during the previous few days.Finally; to reach Uhuru Peak and see the curvature of the glorious blue skies, the clouds below us and the warm sun shining down on Africa and our beautiful planet.
Our group leader was called Abraham, he was knowledgeable, inspirational, great support and a very good leader. With his help, 12 out of 12 people in our group reached Gillimans Point and 11 out of 12 went on to reach Uhuru Peak. I think these results say all we need to say about the leadership qualities of this highly regarded man.
Don't go overboard with a fitness regime. You're not running a marathon, rowing in a boat race or swimming the English channel. You're walking and walking very slowly at that. The best thing you can do is simply walk long distance and up a few steep hills with a loaded rucksack on your back. Try to do this every weekend or every other weekend combined with two evenings in the week doing 30 to 45 minutes cardio excercise.Walk slowly and try to drink 5 to 6 litres of water per day. Yes you might not be thirsty and you will be needing to urinate every hour or so, but trust me this is the best way to avoid altitude sickness. The ones who suffered in our group were the ones not taking enough water on board. Also try to eat well, all the necessary foods are provided, but take a few snacks such as nuts and dried fruit to eat during your walks. Equipment: This is very important, if you go without the proper equipment you will fail.A good water proof Gortex jacket is a must - Try Berghauss or similar (Spend approx £ 100 or more on a good one)Boots - Good worn in boots are critical to your success. Make sure they are very comfortable and supportive around the ankles, it is crucial that new boots are worn in (weekly useage a minimum of 4 months before you go) I bought a pair of Meindl Burma Pro MFS - £ 170 and these were exceptionally comfy, warm and dry thorughout the treck.Layers: Take wicking material (don't forget a good thermal layer trousers and long johns - Trust me you'll need them at night time and for the higher altitude walking days)Rucksack: a 30 to 35 litre capacity with H20 bladder capability is a must. It is important to go and try a few on, don't buy what looks good, it must feel good!! You don't want back ache, pulled muscles or strap burns before you attempt the summit. I can highly reccomend Osprey rucksacks - They manufacture some of the most comfortable and light sacs available. Mine is an Osprey Kestrel 35 litre with airscape and adjustable back setting and it's fantastic. Don't bother with the air mesh sytems that sit off your back by an inch or more, they don't work on these distances and only make your back ache. It is more important to have the rucksack against your back, not sitting off it! Your back will carry weight all day if you carry it properly against your back. A good down jacket is very warm at camp, but these can cost anywhere between £ 80 and £ 350. RAB jackets are the high end ones. I bought a RAB summit jacket at a reduced price of £ 90 from the RAB factory shop near Derby - It is so warm it's like a furnace! Finally listen to your guides! They know best.
Our group was a mixture of young twenty somethings up to 60 somethings. a 50/50 split of males and females, British and Canadians. We all got along amazingly well! Canadians and British normally makes for a good friendly cocktail.
This was most definitley the best trip of my entire life! What an amazing adventure. I was in two minds as to whether this was the trip for me, right up until I arrived I guess. The whole experience, from the people I travelled with, the inspirational guides and porters who looked after us, to the incredible feeling of reaching the summit, was just one that I will never, ever forget. Both Exodus and The African Walking Company inspired complete trust and confidence. Nothing was left to chance and, despite feelings of intrepidation about various points of the trip, I felt completely safe and thoroughly looked after. This is definitely a trip of a lifetime.
There are more than a few inspirational moments, but I will name the most oustanding here; Firstly, the group with whom I travelled were so supportive and friendly; it felt like I had known some of them for years! The guides and porters who demonstrated immense dedication to our welfare and enjoyment throughout the entire trip. Reaching Mawenzi Tarn campsite and the amazing views on our acclimatisation walk - if you are wondering which route to take I would definitely recommend the extra day, both for acclimatisation and for the views from Mawenzi tarn.
Absolutely amazing! Meke, was clearly extremely experienced and a natural leader who always endeavoured to ensure that everyone was happy, healthy and safe. On the final ascent, noone could want for anything; the guides were incredibly helpful and were the reason that many of us made it to the summit.
Once you start feeling the effects of altitude, I would defintely take Diamox. I was in two minds as to whether I should take Diamox, but, following the head guide's advice I decided I would take it. I firmly believe this was a huge factor in enabling me to reach summit. Everything was planned so carefully by the guides to ensure that we had the best chance of reaching the summit; I would say follow all of the advice given and you can't go far wrong.
An awesome trip!
