Most Inspirational Moment
Summit day
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good
Advice for Potential Travellers
Buy an insulated water bottle for summit day. After 12 hours of hiking, it is nice to have unfrozen water to drink
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KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
This was a great trip. Very well organised and a good ratio of Guides to Trekkers. The climb is challenging but worth it for the view from the top!
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
An experience of a lifetime and one I shall never ever forget! Exodus and the African Walking Company were first class. Everyone received superb attention, help and guidance on the climb. Nothing was too much trouble. Some members of the group were ill however all received immediately attention and we’re professionally advised. Would highly recommend this trip. Plan your training well, take/hire the right clothing, do as the guides say – "pole pole", eat well and enjoy the experience. We Very proud to say that I made it to the top of Kilimanjaro!
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
I had an amazing time. What an inspirational journey made possible by our lovely guides, porters and cook. Thank you to the whole team (Abraham and his crew) for making our trip so special.
Most Inspirational Moment
Strangely, not making it to the top. I've always been an outdoor fitness freak and this forced me to contempate my place in the world! I will be back however....unfinished business with the mountain.
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
Breathtaking! The whole experience has been wonderful and super organised since the very beginning. No doubt it’s hard but very rewarding when reaching the top and see sunrise with a hot cuppa! And what a view!!! Fantastic support from guides and porters and considering our lives were in their hands I can’t praise enough their wonderful work.
Most Inspirational Moment
The hugs from everyone when reaching Gilman's Point and the summit! Even the guides made it feel it was their first time!
Thoughts on Group Leader
What can I say, Florence was my God for the whole trip! I found him extremely helpful and very caring with everyone in the group...and always with a smile!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Keep drinking water and dont even try to walk faster, no chances:-))... just pack a nail brush and maybe for the ladies paint your nails black! Sing a song in you head when feeling tired and overwhelmed, it helps when walking the long endless alpine desert! I found this the hardest part of the trek cause you can see Kibo camp in the distance but it's not that close.
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
Having recently returned from an amazing holiday in Tanzania I can’t recommend the Kilimanjaro experience enough. Despite chronic altitude sickness thanks to the amazing dedication and support of wonderful guides I managed to peak. The Rongai Route was amazing however, if holiday time permits, a longer duration (Lemosho or similar) route would be recommended to help with acclimatisation. A great experience with a great group of people!
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching sunrise from Gilman's Point and managing to smile for photos despite illness and exhaustion! Worth every little 'pole pole' step to reach the top.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was Florence - he was mum, doctor, nurse and Mr Motivation for the group. His care for the group and his own team of porters and fellow guides is amazing. Looked forward to his wake up call to our tents every morning and after dinner pep talks to prepare us for the next day. Amazing genuinely caring man who kept morale going at all times.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring plenty of paracetemol/asprin to help ease the headaches & if guides recommend Diamox then take it as they know what they are talking about - trust them completely as no one knows the mountain as well as they do. Hand warmers / thermal gloves for summit night as it doesn't take long for chill to set in when holding the walking poles. Hire the sleeping mat locally - you will need it as those mountain campsites are very rocky!
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
Although a challenging climb – we really did enjoy it. We were so impressed with the guides / porters / cooks etc that looked after us so well. The quality of euqipment and knowledge was second to none and we felt very safe and secure. The lead guide, Florence, really took a personal interest in each of us that were sick and kept us feeling well. Very well organised and comfortable given where we were.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching Gilmans point but then going on to Uhuru Peak. Although altitude sickness did kick in we were pleased we found that extra bit of energy to make it to the peak. 11 out of 15 made it to Gilmans and only 8 of us managed to get to Uhuru - so this was a highlight
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely incredible, amazing, friendly and just great - he really did look after all of us and keep us safe.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes - if you can take Diamox for altitude sickness then take it - I couldn't as i am allergic to sulfa drugs which is quite rare. Bring a scarf for your face when crossing the saddle as its windy and dusty and my nose and face was very cold on the final ascent so a scarf would have been great. Don't bring a wind up head torch bring one with battereis and bring extra batteries. Keep your camera in a warm place on the final ascent so the battery does not die when you get to the top. Bring bio degradable toilet paper - it was a shame to see toilet paper used by ladies wasting away on the mountain - you don't need in camp but is needed on route. Lastly investin 'John bags' - these are great for peeing in at night so you don' thave to go out into the dark and cold - they turn to gel and can be disposed of.Do not underestimate the mountain - doesn't matter how fit and healthy you are the altitude sickness is rough so be preapred for this and don't give up - it really is worth it to reach the peak
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
Restricted for time my wife and I chose this route as it fitted in with our available holiday dates and we were attracted to the ‘easiest’ route classification. Sadly I fell sick at Kibo the base camp for the summit and missed the opportunity to go for it. On reflection a longer climb with more acclimatisation would perhaps have been better. Our group was assesed as ‘strong’ and 8 out of 15 got to the summit. Whilst disappointed I still enjoyed the experience and may return.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was kind and considerate.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would recommend doing a longer route (time wise) for better acclimatisation. We felt a bit rushed. A 15min lunch break on the final day - 20k downhill almost jogging!
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
The trip is one of the most amaaaazing and challenging things I have done so far! It’s hard physically (due to altitude) AND mentally, but totally worth it!! Remember that the pain is only temporary, the glory lasts forever.. This route also gives you chance to get used to the altitude so you will get to the top…
Most Inspirational Moment
Summit day sunrise, knowing I was nearly, finally at the top and that all that training had been worth it!My fellow teamies - I went with a small but perfectly formed group of people and the dynamics within the group were great. I was motivated and ready for the challenge, but had a great giggle along the way.....
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leaders were great - really helpful and want you to succeed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The guides & porters are there to help.... if they want to take your back pack as you're struggling, let them, and if the guides talk to you about how you're feeling and if you should take Diamox, listen to them. They know the score, they have done this trip countless times with different people and are so supportive and knowledgeable and helpful... at the end of the day, they want you to suceed, and they will help you get there....
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
This is an amazing trip. It is one of the best things I have ever done, no………….. IT’S THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE!
Most Inspirational Moment
Obviously the tremendous sense of achievement on reaching the summit is a personal highlight, however the thing that made the whole trip for me was the other people in our group. We all got on really well together and quickly bonded into a tightly knit group. The cameraderie was fantastic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Meke was a great team leader. Everything was really well organised and it all rang like clockwork. Both he and the rest of the team worked really hard to make sure our trip was as good as it could be.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take ear plugs. It can be difficult to get to sleep.Listen to the guides, they know what they're talking about!
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
Perfect delivery of a fantastic trip. Exodus’ brochure was accurate and the service provided by themselves and the African Walking Company in Tanzania was superb.
Most Inspirational Moment
The sense of personal achievement of reaching the roof of Africa and the awe that Uhuru Peak at the top of Kilimanjaro inspires cannot be underestimated but I was also struck by the welcome given to us by the dignified people of Tanzania.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Meke was fun, knowedgeable and inspirational. He was in charge of a good gang who looked after us very well. He made all of us confident that we would reach the top and have fun doing so.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You will not go hungry or thirsty! Chef manages to prepare three 3 course meals a day and our team were never able to finish the food. You will get dirty! Dust and ash get everywhere and washing facilities are limited to a small bowl of water. Do take extra walking socks because the volcanic dust and ash turn sweaty socks into sandpaper. Do take all the kit list as advised. We experienced an amazing range of temperatures from hot to very cold.Cold kills rechargeable batteries. See if yours work after freezing them at home.