Most Inspirational Moment
It has to be getting to Stella Point. While getting to Uhuru was amazing, the effort it took to get to Stella Point was unbelievable. I kept saying I wanted to give up and turn back but everytime the guides would pick me up and keep me going. The guides, porters and the team are definately the most inspirational people I've ever met. They work so hard and there is no way I would have got to the top without them. The feeling of achievement afterwards is brilliant! Also, the first two days walking in the forest are beautiful. If anyone is struggling to choose which route to do I would reccomend Lemosho because of this.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cannot rate The African Walking Company highly enough. Matthew, our group leader, was fantastic, as were all the assistant guides/porters.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book your own flights! Wish I was able to have longer in Arusha but unfortunately Exodus had booked our flights so that we left pretty early the following day and spent the whole time (8 hours!) in Nairobi airport. Wear suncream and bring aftersun. Was expecting it to be cold all the time and had no idea how hot it was going be until my face looked like a lobster.Girls- bring your UGG boots for the evening. Godsend! While you don't have to be superfit, I do think training before helped. Especially the first few days when the hills were pretty steep. Using poles was a good idea too.Take lots of photos (even at the top when your hands are freezing and you don't feel like it). Such an amazing experience, you'll be looking over them repeatedly once you get back!Bring old sleeping bags, mats, clothes, boots etc for the porters. They do such an incredable job and you'll want to give back as much as you can.