Discovering Kilimanjaro - Your guide to climbing the rooftop of Africa

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WhatWord’s Highest Free Standing Mountain

Cause Is Still An On-Going Debate

Only Kibo is Still Active

First recorded summit was in 1889 by Hans Meyer & Ludwig Purtscheller

Generates $20 million for the local economy

National Geographic’s Top 10 Climbs

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Why

So, why do over 35,000 people a year seek to climb Kilimanjaro?

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Research

Commit

Prepare

Best time to climbRoutes

Tour Operators

Book Tour Buy Plane Tickets

Get Vaccinated

Training PlanTrack Progress

Break in equipment

Pack

6-12 Months

3-6 months

3 months

1 month

Packing listBuy Trip Insurance

Visas

How

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Weather January BETTER

February March

BADAprilMayJune

GOODJulyAugust

SeptemberBEST

October

November BAD

December BETTER

Decent WeatherAirfare is Reasonable

Long Rainy SeasonLow Season (low traffic)

Coldest SeasonExpensive Flights

Less Crowded

Best Weather Cheaper FlightsHigh Season (crowded)

Short Rainy Season(low traffic)

Decent WeatherAirfare is Reasonable


Routes: Ascent

LemoshoDifficult7-8 Days44 MilesMedium Traffic

ShiraDifficult

7-8 Days35 miles

Medium Traffic

MachameDifficult6-7 Days39 MilesHigh Traffic

UmbweMost Difficult 5-6 Days33 MilesVery Low Traffic

RongaiModerate Difficulty

6-7 Days45 Miles

Low Traffic

MaranguModerate Difficulty

5-6 Days45 Miles

High Traffic*Only Route w/ Huts

* Same Route for Descent


Routes: Decent

LemoshoDifficult7-8 Days44 MilesMedium Traffic

ShiraDifficult

7-8 Days35 miles

Medium Traffic

MachameDifficult6-7 Days39 MilesHigh Traffic

UmbweMost Difficult 5-6 Days33 MilesVery Low Traffic

RongaiModerate Difficulty

6-7 Days45 Miles

Low Traffic

MaranguModerate Difficulty

5-6 Days45 Miles

High Traffic*Only Route w/ Huts

* Same Route for DescentMweka

Descent Only RouteEasy

3-4 Hours9 Miles


Machame – Day 1

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4-6 hrs, 3 Miles

6-8 hrs, 7 Miles

Machame – Day 3


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6-8 hrs, 7 Miles 8-10 hrs, 5 Miles

Machame – Day 4


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4-6 hrs, 3 Miles


8 hrs,

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Machame – Day 5


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5-7 hrs, 6 M

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4-6 hrs, 3 Miles


8 hrs,

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4-6 hrs, 7 Miles

Machame – Day 6

3-4 hrs, 9 Miles


Costs

$2,200

$1,400

$200

Cost Breakdown (illustrative)

ClimbAirfarePorter Tips

Total Cost: $3,800

Climb Includes:•All meals & filtered water•First & last night hotel•Tent(s)•Guides and porters

Does not include: •Alcohol, soda etc.•Sleeping Bag*•Personal climbing equipment**Available for rent

*Cost estimate based on Machame 6 day route, flight departing from LAX in January w/ mid-tier local tour operator

Flights:•Fly into JRO (Kili Airport)

Tour Operator – Selection Criteria:

Experience•Years of operation•Awards •Associations

Guides & Team•Language Fluency•Personality•Experience •Porter to climber ratio

Cost•Budget•Mid-tier•Luxury

Food Quality•Freshness•Variety•Preparation (chef)

Equipment•Quality•Condition•Age

Safety•Proper licenses•Safety record•Training

(Includes $750 park fees)


TrainStart Early• 3-6 months depending on

fitness level• You’ll enjoy the climb much more

Be Consistent• Think of Kili as a

marathon• Be ready to walk 6-8

days with no “rest days”

Mental Focus• It’s often more of a

mental challenge than a physical challenge

• Learn to focus & not let your mind wander into the “what if” syndrome

Walk…Uphill• Carry a daypack • Do Day Hikes• Climb Stairs/Stair

Master


Pack

http://www.venturefar.com/what-to-bring/Extensive 40 point packing list.

FootwearLight Hiking Boots / Trekking Shoes

Tennis Shoes Wool or synthetic heavyweight socks

Gaiters

LegwearHard-shell pants (waterproof)Lightweight trekking pantsLightweight thermal long underwear

Backpack\Duffel bagTrekking daypack (11 lbs or less)Duffle bag (25 lbs or less)Water bottle – 32 ozPersonal medication, sunscreen, lip balmBasic first aid kit

OuterwearHard-shell jacket w/ hoodSynthetic soft shell jacket

Thermal topHeavy and light gloves

Trekking PolesPoncho

HeadwearBalaclava / beanie

SunglassesHeadlamp

Cap


General TipsHealth

Visit your doctorVaccinations (Yellow Fever)

Altitude sickness medication

TravelVisa ($100) at entry

Passport with > 6 mos. ValidityPurchase travel insurance

Tanzania Info.Tanzanian Shillings ($1 USD = 1,600 TZS) English speaking country (Swahili official language)Zanzibar 98% Muslim

SafetyReview U.S. state department guidelinesRemain vigilant and cautious in the cities

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Book With Confidence•Trusted and Verified Local Tour Operators (LTO)•Screened for quality and legitimacy

Your Money is Safe•Easy payment by credit cards•Payment held in escrow until traveler meets LTO

Enjoy the Experience •We want your experience to be amazing•If you are not fully satisfied with the LTO we’ll rectify the situation

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