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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 provided6 days point-to-point trekking with steep
ascents and descentsFull porterage throughoutAltitude maximum 5895m, average
4000mFull moon departuresExodus 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 successfulclimbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and
less digestible foods (such as meat) arenot recommended. Our evening meal at
the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a meatless stew as ourexperience shows
this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At mealtimes aselection
of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.Daily MealsBed 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 smallteam 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.WaterWhilst 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 provided6 days point-to-point trekking with steep
ascents and descentsFull porterage throughoutAltitude maximum 5895m, average
4000mFull moon departuresExodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters
Assistance Project (KPAP)
Grade 6- Challenging/ ToughThe 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 ConditionsThis 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:
http://www.exodus.co.uk/assets/pdf/Exodus_WT_Fitness_Training_Guide.pdfMost
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 & Camping2 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.CampsitesThe 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.HygieneWe 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 successfulclimbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and
less digestible foods (such as meat) arenot recommended. Our evening meal at
the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a meatless stew as ourexperience shows
this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At mealtimes aselection
of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.Daily MealsBed 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 smallteam 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.WaterWhilst 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 daysThe group flight from London
is an overnight flight departing the day before Day 1 of the
itinerary.Flights from LondonWe 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 MaranguYour 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 bagSleeping matGood quality boots well worn-in (leather
recommended)4/5 season duvet jacketFleece jacket or equivalent, Warm
sweater(s)Thermal underwear2 x 1 litre water bottle (disposable bottles are
not permitted on the mountain)Waterproof jacket and trousers2 pairs of
glovesWarm hat or balaclavaSunglassesSunhatHigh factor (at least 30+) sun
cream for the twin exposure to high altitude and equatorial sunThick
socksHead torch (with spare batteries, possible freezing temperatures at
altitude can affect your batteries)30-40 litre daypackWe 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 to let us know. For full T&Cs see
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 bagsTravellers 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.
Walking polesA 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 ‐£185This should be
pre‐ordered before travelThe 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 Regulator1 x Pulse Dose Delivery System1 x Silicone Nasal Cannula1 x
Personal BackpackAn additional porter to carry the systemThe 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 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 insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request - includes single
tent)Visas or vaccinations
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