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Trek Africa's highest and most fabled mountain
There will be a trip briefing this afternoon/evening. Please bring your passport, insurance details and air ticket details. The briefing will cover all aspects of your trip and will include the distribution of any hired equipment you have booked. *Comfortable Hotel*
After completing the necessary registration formalities, we transfer by road to Nale Moru (1,950m) to begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The first day is only a half-day walk on a small path that winds through farmland and pine plantations. It is a consistent but gentle climb through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. We reach our first overnight stop by late afternoon at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600m). Approx 3-4 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 7
Distance in Miles: 4
Activity Hours: 3 - 4
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to 'Second Cave' (3,450m) with superb views of the Eastern icefields on the rim of Kibo, the youngest and highest of the three volcanoes that form the entire mountain. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro's volcanoes. Our campsite, which we reach in late afternoon, is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3,600m). Approx 6-7 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 15
Distance in Miles: 9
Activity Hours: 6 - 7
A steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb panoramas of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind close to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m), spectacularly situated in a cirque beneath the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or to explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatisation. Approx 3-4 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 4
Activity Hours: 3 - 4
We leave our attractive campsite to cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4,700m) at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! Approx 5-6 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6
Activity Hours: 5 - 6
We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight at around midnight. It will be extremely cold as we walk very slowly in darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the Crater rim at Gillman's Point (5,685 m). We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip along the snow-covered rim to the true summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (4,700m) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments and rest, we continue descending to reach our final campsite at Horombo (3,720m). This is an extremely long and hard day, with between 11 and 15 hours walking at high altitude. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6
Activity Hours: 11 - 15
A sustained descent with wide views across the moorland takes us into the lovely forest around Mandara (2,700m), the first stopping place on the Marangu route. The trail continues through semi-tropical vegetation to the national park gate at Marangu (1,830m). We leave the local staff to return to our hotel in Marangu by mid-afternoon for a well-earned rest and a much needed shower and beer! Approx 5-6 hours walking. *Comfortable Hotel*
Distance in Km: 22
Distance in Miles: 13
Activity Hours: 5 - 6
Depending on the time of your return flight the day can be spent resting in the hotel garden or exploring the village for souvenirs. There is a highly recommended but optional village walk that explores Marangu for half a day. This village is a fascinating mixture of small but fertile coffee and banana farms, friendly Chagga people, and some beautiful scenery with waterfalls and magnificent views. **
* 2 nights comfortable hotels, 5 nights full-service camping in three-man
tents, private toilet tents provided
* 6 days point-to-point trekking with steep ascents and descents
* Full porterage throughout
* Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m
* Full moon departures
* Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included. All meals during the
climb are included. Please allow about GBP40 (USD65) for the meals not
included, while in hotels.
On trek the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater
amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids.
Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any
special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of
certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or
dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring
these specialised dietary items from home.
The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important
elements for successful
climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less
digestible foods (such as meat) are
not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a
meatless stew as our
experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At
mealtimes a
selection of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.
*Daily Meals*
Bed Tea - tea or coffee served in your tent.
Breakfast - consists of seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon),
porridge, cooked eggs,
sausage, bacon and toast.
Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, and
chocolate bars.
Lunch - either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot
lunch served in camp by a small
team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of
soup, bread or pancakes,
cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake.
Afternoon tea - served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink
lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn.
Dinner - the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses;
soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or
pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of
fruit.
Summit snacks - Whilst we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend
that you bring some of your favourite snacks, and keep them for the summit
day. This is because the summit day is a long and tough climb and having your
favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost.
*Water*
Whilst the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may
wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.
Biox Aqua drops or tablets are the best available alternative for sale in the
UK as they kill giardia and cryptosporidium.
* 2 nights comfortable hotels, 5 nights full-service camping in three-man
tents, private toilet tents provided
* 6 days point-to-point trekking with steep ascents and descents
* Full porterage throughout
* Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m
* Full moon departures
* Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
*Grade 6- Challenging/ Tough*
The summit day is graded 7 / tough because of the high altitude and the level
of physical effort needed. Please be aware many people find this day on
Kilimanjaro the toughest physical challenge of their life. The rest of the
trek is graded as 5/ challenging, more as a consequence of the high altitude
and extended wilderness camping rather than the difficulty of walking; hence
the overall grading of this trek as challenging/tough.
*Walking Conditions*
This is a hard trek, which reaches an altitude of 5,895m. Even if you
consider yourself fit, you might still find the climb very hard, depending on
how well your body acclimatises to high altitude. There is no scientific way
to determine how easily you acclimatise, and be aware that the
acclimatisation process can also differ from climb to climb.
We avoid the more crowded Marangu and Machame routes, preferring to approach
the mountain from the north by the Nale Moru (Rongai) route, which is
considered to be an easier ascent route than the main trails. We also add an
extra day to the standard five-day itinerary to ensure maximum
acclimatisation and to give ourselves the best possible chance of enjoying
the magnificent scenery. Recent statistics indicate that the chance of
reaching the summit increases by at least 20% if an extra day is spent
acclimatising.
Last year our groups on the Rongai route demonstrated that this is the best
six day route on Kilimanjaro for reaching the summit. 88% of our clients
reached Gilman's Point and 79% reached Uhuru Peak, the true summit of
Kilimanjaro.
You may find our Fitness Training Guide a useful reference:
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of the trails on trek are well defined and of good quality but some forest
sections can be slippery and moorland paths can become very wet in poor
weather conditions.
The final ascent to Uhuru peak is almost exclusively on scree and loose rock
without permanent footpaths but no technical skills are required. During the
course of the trip we shall spend time at both high and low altitude,
experiencing both extremely cold and quite hot conditions. You should be
prepared for an early start every day on Kilimanjaro.
Please note walking hours stated are given as approximates only. Timings
stated in the itinerary include lunch and photo stops and will vary depending
on the pace of your group.
Hotels & Camping
2 nights comfortable en suite hotels, 5 nights full-service camping in
three-man tents, private toilet tents provided.
During the climb you will have 5 nights of full-service camping, with a
private toilet tent. There is a large communal tent, which is used for dining
and at other times in the event of inclement weather Limited single
accommodation is available and includes a single tent as well as the hotel
nights. We can arrange extra accommodation before or after the trip.
Campsites
The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are
mainly are stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak
season. We provide quality mountain tents that are rated as 3 person tents.
Hence there is plenty of personal space and ample luggage storage area in the
two porches. The tents are Vango Hurricane 300’s. A limited number of these
tents are available as single tents at a supplementary charge and should be
reserved in advance. Clients should bring their own sleeping bag and mat.
Breakfast and dinner are served in our communal mess tent with chairs, tables
and a bright LED light. This tent is also available for communal use in the
afternoon and evening. There are additional tents with our groups that are
used by our mountain crew for sleeping and cooking in. We provide
groundsheets for all of these tents.
Hygiene
We always ensure that there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the
morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only
exception is the highest camp where there is no water source and hence all
water must be carried from a lower level by porters.
Handwashing water treated with Dettol is available along with soap before all
meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it.
We supply a private toilet tent on all camping routes as we have found that
the long drop toilets maintained by the national park are of sub-standard
quality. The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend clients
bring their own toilet paper and wet wipes as well.
The licenced Kilimanjaro Chief Guide is your leader. He will meet you upon
arrival, and give a briefing at the hotel on Day 1. During the climb the
leader is joined by assistant guides, cooks and porters. Exodus has a high
guiding ratio on the mountain; 1 guide for every 2 clients.This is especially
important on summit day where you may be feeling very tired. The guides are
extremely experienced and are well trained in spotting the affects of
altitude. Their guidance is often key to maximising your chances of reaching
the summit.
Please note in the unlikely event this trip runs on 1 or 2 , we reserve the
right to offer a free transfer to another date or to join a group on the same
date made up of international clients from other companies.
All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included. All meals during the
climb are included. Please allow about GBP40 (USD65) for the meals not
included, while in hotels.
On trek the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater
amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids.
Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any
special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of
certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or
dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring
these specialised dietary items from home.
The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important
elements for successful
climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less
digestible foods (such as meat) are
not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a
meatless stew as our
experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At
mealtimes a
selection of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.
*Daily Meals*
Bed Tea - tea or coffee served in your tent.
Breakfast - consists of seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon),
porridge, cooked eggs,
sausage, bacon and toast.
Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, and
chocolate bars.
Lunch - either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot
lunch served in camp by a small
team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of
soup, bread or pancakes,
cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake.
Afternoon tea - served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink
lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn.
Dinner - the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses;
soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or
pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of
fruit.
Summit snacks - Whilst we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend
that you bring some of your favourite snacks, and keep them for the summit
day. This is because the summit day is a long and tough climb and having your
favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost.
*Water*
Whilst the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may
wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.
Biox Aqua drops or tablets are the best available alternative for sale in the
UK as they kill giardia and cryptosporidium.
The journeys between Arusha, Marangu, Rongai and Kilimanjaro airport are by
private bus or 4WD vehicles, depending on the number of people in the group.
*Travelling flight inclusive from London: 10 days*
The group flight from London is an overnight flight departing the day before
Day 1 of the itinerary.
*Flights from London*
We normally use the scheduled services of Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya
Airways (depending on availability). As flight timings and schedules change
regularly we recommend you call one of our specialist sales staff or your
agent to confirm up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change at a
later date and cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before
departure.
**
*Travelling land only: 8 days starting and ending in Marangu*
Your trip normally starts at our accommodation in Marangu in the evening of
Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided
in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks before
departure.
Accommodation check‐in times are normally from around 3pm.
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it.
If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able
to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the
arrival time of the group flight - please check the group flight details 2
weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you
must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
If you would like us to organise a private transfer, the cost is from £65
(up to to 4 people) and is payable before departure. Please ensure that you
provide us with all relevant information at least 2 weeks before departure.
Information about travel to Marangu from Nairobi can also be obtained from
the London office.
The cost of a taxi is likely to be about £60 (approx. US$100) should you
decide to make your way independently.
Although Tanzania lies in the tropics, the temperature depends more on
altitude than on season. Northern Tanzania has temperatures ranging from 16
degC to 23 degC in August, rising to 18 degC to 28 degC in February. The
'long rains', during which we do not operate trips, occur from late March to
May, and there are intermittent 'short rains' in November and December,
though the latter have no great effect on mountain climbs.
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year but it is usually very wet
in the rainforest in April and May. January and February are the warmest
months. Above the cloud line the days are warm and pleasant, with
temperatures in sunlight often above 20ºC, but the nights can get very cold.
It is possible for temperatures to drop as low as -20ºC at Kibo campsite,
our highest overnight stop. The daily weather pattern on the mountain tends
to be clear mornings with an afternoon cloud build-up that often clears
before sunset. In the (European) summer, the weather is usually cloudy at
lower altitudes and often sunny above 3,500 m. Please note that mountain
weather conditions are never totally predictable and we may meet wet and
snowy conditions at any time.
You will be sent a Kilimanjaro high altitude kit list on booking, this
includes information on hire kit as its is possible to rent sleeping bags,
sleeping mats, duvet jackets and walking poles, these must be pre booked
through Exodus. All camping equipment is provided except for your own
personal equipment.
All luggage for the Kilimanjaro climb should be packed in a soft kitbag or
duffel bag. The weight limit on trek is 12kgs. This does not include your
daypack.
*VERY IMPORTANT - in case of lost luggage, it is vital that you take
essential climbing equipment such as boots and clothes in your daypack and
travel with this as hand luggage. Should this kit go missing en-route to
Kilimanjaro it will seriously affect your trip.*
4/5 season sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Good quality boots well worn-in (leather recommended)
4/5 season duvet jacket
Fleece jacket or equivalent, Warm sweater(s)
Thermal underwear
2 x 1 litre water bottle (disposable bottles are not permitted on the
mountain)
Waterproof jacket and trousers
2 pairs of gloves
Warm hat or balaclava
Sunglasses
Sunhat
High factor (at least 30+) sun cream for the twin exposure to high altitude
and equatorial sun
Thick socks
Head torch (with spare batteries, possible freezing temperatures at altitude
can affect your batteries)
30-40 litre daypack
We recommend summit snacks (see food section)
Whilst climbing Kilimanjaro you can leave clean clothes and other items at
the hotel in Marangu.
A first aid kit is carried on each trek, but you should bring you own basic
first aid kit with diarrhoea treatment, painkillers, rehydration sachets,
insect repellent (with DEET), plasters and a blister treatment kit.
If you book this trip, we provide an Exodus kitbag to pack your luggage in
whilst on trek. If you book via an agent, it is at the agent's discretion
and you should speak directly to them to arrange delivery. Please note that
if you book less than three weeks before the departure date we cannot
guarantee that your kitbag will arrive before your trip starts, so if this is
the case please contact us on datateam@exodus.co.uk [1] to let us know. For
full T&Cs see
At"www.exodus.co.uk/kitbags.
At
time of writing the standard weight limit for hold baggage on the recommended
international carrier for this trip is 20kg. We recommend packing only one
piece of checked baggage.
As advice about luggage allowances for both hand and hold luggage is subject
to change, we suggest you check the airline's website for the latest
information prior to your departure.
*Please note*: In a move praised by conservation groups and health
organisations, Tanzania and Zanzibar have taken the lead in banning the use
of plastic carrier bags and certain other plastic bags. Included in the ban
are the following items that travellers might carry:
▪ Duty free carrier bags
▪ General shopping bags
▪ Bin liners (sometimes used to protect luggage during rain)
▪ Dry cleaning bags (commonly wrapped around clothing)
▪ Ziplock bags
Travellers arriving into Tanzania and Zanzibar via airports, sea ports or
land borders will be required to leave any bags deemed to be on the banned
list at the point of entry or risk facing heavy fines.
[1] mailto:datateam@exodus.co.uk
Walking poles
A book, playing cards for the evenings in the mess tent
Luggage to be carried by porters on the Kilimanjaro trek is limited to 12kgs
per person. Any client wishing to take extra luggage should allow about
US$140 per porter, which is payable in cash (USD) to our local agent at the
commencement of the climb. It is impossible to spend much money on the
mountain climb but both alcohol and souvenirs are readily available in
Marangu.
Kindly ensure you have USD or Tanzanian shillings, other currencies such as
Euro's are useless.
If anyone needs to leave the group at any point during the trip (for reasons
such as an early descent from Kilimanjaro due to altitude sickness), all
expenses incurred until rejoining the group on the itinerary described in
these Trip Notes are the responsibility of the individual(s) concerned and
should be paid to our local operator before leaving Tanzania.
Altox personal oxygen system ‐£185
This should be pre‐ordered before travel
The Altox Personal Oxygen System is designed to help close the altitude gap
between the top camp and the summit.
The pack includes:
2 x Oxygen Cylinders (each cylinder gives 12hours endurance)
1 x Oxygen Regulator
1 x Pulse Dose Delivery System
1 x Silicone Nasal Cannula
1 x Personal Backpack
An additional porter to carry the system
The complete system is supplied in a protective Pelicase and backpack,
carried by your porter.
Guides are all fully trained in the use of the system.
For more information go to
*Optional"www.summitoxygen.com/kilimanjaro/*
*Optional*
Excursions (approximate costs, depending on group sizes)
Half day Marangu village walk US$20‐35. (dependant on flight times)
This is entirely at your own discretion however we suggest that you allow
some dollars for tips for the local guides and staff. Our local staff are
paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus but with the increase in
tourism, tipping has become customary in Tanzania. The tour leader will
suggest to the group that they donate between US$155 to US$180 per person for
all the staff on Kilimanjaro. This money is then used to tip guides, porters,
the cook and the tour leader. How to distribute tips will be explained in the
pre-trip briefing. This method is the smoothest way to ensure that all the
crew on the mountain receive the right amount. In addition, it is also normal
to give small tips in restaurants, to luggage porters, and to drivers.
*Kindly ensure you have USD to contribute, other currencies such as Euro's
are useless and trying to calculate and split the tips will be a lengthy
process, delaying the end of the trip.*
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request - includes single tent)
* Visas or vaccinations
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