Kilimanjaro trek

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3 Routes

Exodus carry more trekkers to the summit of Kili than any other operator

96% complete the Lemosho Route – the best in the industry

One guide for every 2 clients – the highest in the industry

RONGAI ROUTE:

Fewer tourist and much less crowded than the Marangu & Machame Trails.

88% reach Gilman’s Point 79% reach Uhuru Peak

Return via a different route

The easiest of all routes, with a relatively gentle gradient and short daily stages

An extra day to acclimatise (6 days instead of 5)

The African Walking Company – our local operator

Red Nose celebrity Kilimanjaro trek was operated by us

Grade – C/DChallenging/Tough

Highest “walkable” mountain In the world

The fitter you, the better you will cope, although altitude has no bearing in age or gender. The guides carry oxygen for emergencies and they won’t allow you to continue if you show signs of sickness

No mandatory vaccinations But recommend Polio, TetanusTyphoid, Hep A, Yellow Fever

You MUST have adequate travelInsurance

Obtain your visa upon arrival – Approx $50US - then transfer to Marangu

Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort

Day 2: Vehicle transfer to Nale Moruat 1950m.

Rongai Forest

Simba Camp – 2600m

4-Season sleeping bag

Day 3: Kikelewa Moorland Camp – 3600m

Boiled water is provided for you but it’s advisable to take purification tablets

Free kitbag from Exodus.

15kgs is carried for you by the porters

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp – 4,330m

Day 5: Kibo Hut Camp – 4,700m

Day 6: Horombo Hut – 3,720m

Final decent through the Mandara Forest to Marangu