Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the summit plateau despite my difficulties
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent leader
Advice for Potential Travellers
No I was very pleased with all the arrangements made for the trip.
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Brian Page
Unfortunately for the first time ever I suffered from altitude sickness with reduced my stamina and caused loss of balance and coordination. However, thanks to the professionalism, experience and support of the Exodus staff I was able to reach the summit. I have no hesitation in recommending Exodus for an event of this nature.
Well-supported hike
The guide-to-guest ratio was excellent and we were well-fed and taken care of. Others in the group had altitude sickness symptoms and the staff were great at recognizing and managing these situations.
Most Inspirational Moment
My burst of energy near the top that had me free-climbing to the finish just before sunrise (I had lost the trail because I went around someone who was sick...).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very capable and knowledgeable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A great route that has less people on it.
All worth the hard work.
A father and daughter adventure of a life time. Never to be forgotten.
Most Inspirational Moment
The most inspirational moment/ moments, was from the guides encouragement throughout the climb and making you feel that you could accomplish anything.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mussa was excellent in every way, from start to finish.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do not under estimate this climb. Be well prepared for a challenging week of hiking. A couple of weeks walking is not enough training even if you are a seasoned hiker. Give yourself at least 6-12months of training.You must be prepared to listen to the advice of your guides and don't think you know better. These are the guys who get you through it.
Suggestions
As I have said, the guides,porters and cook are invaluable people on your trip. They know these climbs like the back of their hands. They know the conditions that may arise at any time. They are constantly assessing your condition throughout the trip without you realising it. If they feel you are having problems then they will deal with it in highly trained and professional manner. Big respect to these guys.
Fantastic experience, wonderful people
This was something I’ve been wanting to do for so long…. it was the most difficult but rewarding trip. What really made the experience magical was the guides and porters who were superheroes! Thank you for making my dream of climbing Kilimanjaro a reality!
Most Inspirational Moment
Apart from getting to the top, the guides and Porters... they were constantly cheerful, so helpful and even made me a birthday cake!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Wonderfully friendly and helpful... dedicated and insightful
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do whatever your guide tells you! Bring ear plugs and baby wipes!
Rongai Route - Kilimanjaro. WOWIE
I have just returned from my amazing adventure of climbing Kilimanjaro using the Rongai route. Don’t believe people that say its easy. It isn’t. But, it is 100% worth it :).
“The greatest things in life aren’t things”
Is it challenging – Yes
Is it 100% worth it – Absolutely Yes!
Should you do it – Yes definitely!
Most Inspirational Moment
The mountain is beautiful! The ever changing scenery as you ascend, the nights sky, the moon, the clear fresh air, the tweeting birds - It's really special. The summit night is very challenging but its all worth it when you reach Gilmans Point and see the most incredible sunrise. If you have the reserves left and make it to Uhuru Peak, there are no words to describe the feeling! Just incredible and one that will be very hard to replicate. The porters can't go without mention. You don't fully appreciate what they do until you see it for yourself. Its truly remarkable and inspirational. Their strength, stamina and wonderful smiles is really amazing. The expedition wouldn't be possible without them. The group - meeting 12 other strangers to make the journey to summit Kilimanjaro. We couldn't have had a better group. It felt like a family and we all supported each other and kept laughing all the way - as well as crying in some cases. Its all part of the journey. The people made this trip and the memories will last a life time!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Makake was a good guide and had a great support group with him. He was very organised and made sure everything ran smoothly. With Makake and his teams guidance, 93% of our group reached Gilmans Point!
Advice for Potential Travellers
I trained by walking up and down my apartment block stairs with my back pack - all 40 flights, as well as gym work, weights, running, cycling etc. The best practice however, was the stairs! What I found on the hike was that, although I am fit and healthy individual, its the attitude that will affect you the most. It effects everybody differently and so you just don't know how you react until you get there. I took Diamox for the altitude sickness and when my headaches began, took paracetamol and Ibuprofen which took the edge off. Top tips:- Pole Pole. Don't be tempted to go fast. Take rehydration supplements to add to your water. Take a hot water bottle for bedtime. Its cold. Ensure you have a warm sleeping bag and decent sleeping mat! I also took a travel pillow! Take a few bin bags for your clothes. Take silicone ear plugs ( get them from Boots). Take a small body wash to wash your hands / face etc. You get very dusty and dirty and its nice to clean up! Take Compeed! I took some herbal tea bags - was nice to have a bit of luxury! Respect the kit list and don't try and save on things - I used everything on it! Most importantly - take small change in $'s for tipping at the end. The porters that leave on the last day will need to take their tips so don't take big notes. Take $5's and $10 etc to make it easier for them to split the tips.
Suggestions
A big THANK YOU to Exodus and The African Walking Company and the porters for making our trip possible! I will never forget it! Asante Sana!
Rongai - Feb 2017
I consider myself to be fit but do not underestimate the final ascent/descent…… it is extremely hard work. We completed in 9.25 – hindsight tells me we should have gone slower as I had a pounding headache and was exhausted at the end. It doesn’t help that you then have another walk in the afternoon to cope with ! The walking prior to the ascent was a breeze if that helps ! The organisation was excellent but be prepared for very early nights and then being wide awake early on … food was first class and plenty of it. We were lucky with the weather (Feb) I would not want to walk Kilimanjaro in the rain and wind. Good luck
Most Inspirational Moment
It should have been reaching the summit but I was too exhausted to be inspired by it - the views at sunrise however are absolutely incredible and the clear skies filled with stars at night
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very motivating
Advice for Potential Travellers
When you begin the ascent, half the pace you are comfortable with .... I didn't take diamox and think my headache was caused by the hood of my jacket rather than altitude- make sure your clothing is comfortable before you start as you will be too cold to adjust it
Suggestions
Have a beach holiday in Zanzibar afterwards !
Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route
Excellent climb but maybe less diverse scenery of other routes.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the summit, Uhuru Peak of Kilimanjaro
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, english and humour
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get Fit
Kilimanjaro conquered through inspiration and song
My trip to kilimanjaro was another one of my bucket list challenges and one where head and body was truly tested. The 7 day trip provided testing hot days, and cold nights and where darkness from 18.00hrs to 0600hrs played havoc with my inability to sleep while trying to keep warm despite the numerous layers.
I journeyed with a wonderful group of people from England and Ireland, all of whom had one desire, To ascend Kilimanjaro. We all did it, supported each other through the trials and tribulations and left the mountain with a new sense of achievement and camaraderie
Most Inspirational Moment
We left base camp at 00.00hrs, full of trepidation, not knowing what was ahead of us but our feet had hardly taken 2 paces when all of a sudden one of our assistant guides, Alfie began to sing. in the most soothing and calming tone I have ever heard. We were all bewitched by the sound as it echoed up the valley, our names were woven into the lyrics and we knew that he was calling on us to be strong. We were all conscious of our breathing and at times discomfort but Alfie carried us through, As we climbed higher and higher we began to overtake the earlier climbers, they stepped aside for the group with the singer and it was so obvious they envied the momentum Alfie was generating. For 6 hours he kept up the singing and for 6 hours we knew our Angel was with us. We all made it to the top where we all acknowledged the chanter and how much he inspired us to achieve our goals. I have never been in awe as much of a person with a golden voice and I would highly recommend his company on any future trip
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent group leader, very knowledgeable and inspiring. We knew exactly what each day would be like and were never disappointed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Always take a hot water bottle as this is a must for the cold nights. Get as fit as you can as this makes the climb much more comfortable
Suggestions
Assistant guides were all very informative. Porters were a blessing to work with, very helpful and respectful. Please take any spare walking clothes you have to share with porters. The cook, (stomach engineer) worked wonders with the food and has to be highly commended on his knowledge and cooking skills
The amazing Rongai Route
What a great route to choose to get to your destination. You get to see both sides of the moutain the arid dry north compares the lush rainy south. The beautiful extra day at Mawenzi tarn to help with acclimitisation is so worth it. but most importantly living above the clouds for 4 days is just the best.
Most Inspirational Moment
The people, to turn up at a strange airport in an unfamilar country and meet up with like minded people and share a life changing experience what just such a joy.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mussa our leader had the right balance and was obviously very experience in leading such a big group of people. The guides are obviously checking your health and well being throughout the treck even though you might not be aware that they are!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take cheap clothes and equipment that you dont mind giving away at the end of your trip. The porters who have carried all your equipment and camp for 6 days will appreciate anything you can give them.
Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route
A brilliant trip/experience. I fully endorse Ivor Davenport-Smiths previous review.
At 69 years I can say that age should not be a barrier as long as you are very fit.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching Uhuru peak, the early morning sun shining on the glaciers, the comradeship and youthfullness of the team in a different way the Saturday morning tour of the Marangu village sites
Thoughts on Group Leader
Makake was very good, a detailed briefing followed by concern for all participants and good team leadership (supported by a good team)
Advice for Potential Travellers
travel in the drier times of the year, March was good to us