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| Looking at walking up Kilimanjaro next year has anyone "been there seen it done it"? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
simonheli simon gale Post Count: 4 Msg: #1 1087 days ago, August 3rd 2005 | Looking at walking up Kilimanjaro next year has anyone "been there seen it done it"? | ttt ttttttttt Post Count: 5 Msg: #2 996 days ago, November 3rd 2005 | I traveled to Killimanjaro in 1968 with plans to climb, but did not as we were traveling the world on a shoestring and did not want to spend the money for guides. However, a friend of mine went there two years ago and did climb to the top. The final morning they got up in darkness and got to the top at daybreak. They stayed on top for about 40 minutes and then started down. I guess the lack of oxygen caused much discomfort and headache. I think it takes three days up and two days down. |  Quinnthefinn Teresia Quinn Post Count: 9 Msg: #3 902 days ago, February 4th 2006 | I did it also a long time ago in 1985, but my sister did it with her family last summer. You need to book EARLY as the routes get very busy. We are planning to do it in 2007 and are already looking at booking. It is expensive $60 per day at least per person. There are many routes up, depending on your level of moutaineering. The commonest 'tourist' route has been nick named the Coca Cola route, and is basically a stiff hike up the moutain. The route I would recommend is the Machame route, which is not difficult, but not quite so touristy. You can also climb the Shira route, which is more difficult they say. Nowadays Kili doesn't have a lot of snow on it, so don't be too disapointed. I climbed to Gillman's point, but the Uhuru point is higher and goes along the crater top, which you have to do early morning as the snow gets difficult and slushy in the afternoon. I know of some people who have climbed down into the crater itself, but that was in the 70s. | It generally takes 3 days up and 2 days down. You have to walk the last bit very slowly, so as not to get altitude sickness (a real danger, I've seen people come down on stretchers). If you do the 'Coca Cola route' there are huts to stay in all the way and porters to carry your stuff. If you don't like that then contact one of the specialist organisers (easily found on the net) but don't expect it to be cheap. You incidentally have to have a guide of some sort, but do not have to join a formal group. Good luck and enjoy! Teresia  Karl Julie Karl van Kessel Post Count: 7 Msg: #4 870 days ago, March 8th 2006 | I have a great guide I would recommend if you are going Sept 2006 or February 2007. He has authored a couple of books and runs climbs 8 weeks a year. | -Julie simonheli simon gale Post Count: 4 Msg: #5 870 days ago, March 8th 2006 | Hi guys, | Thank you all very much for your reply. A friend and i have been looking into costs for the climb and found it is outrageously expensive especially just for two people, apparently the park fees went up this year, typical!!!! but with all these dreams I wont be happy until I have reached the top. Julie thanks I would like to contact him if you don't mind, we are thinking of going in Late September I take it you climbed Kili yourself? How did you get on? Teresia the friend I'm going with works for coca cola in Atlanta so we are definitely staying away from that route, you can imagine what he is going to be talking about for the 6 days! Anyone else thinking of doing the climb this September? Karl Julie Karl van Kessel Post Count: 7 Msg: #6 867 days ago, March 11th 2006 | His name is Macon Dunnagan | Author of Sons of Kilimanjaro mdunnagan@carolina.rr.com 704-552-1553 While I did not climb, I did have a chance to talk extensively with him on our 9 hour plane flight. I was impressed. He is very personable. Genuinely great guy. He wrote the first book on climbing kilimanjaro and writes regular articals to this day. Do some research and I think you will find he is one of the leading experts on the climb. Best of all, he does not do it for the money. So, you might find him to be more reasonable than others. Also, if you are looking for some R&R after your climb, I recommend (personally) the Pongwe Beach Hotel. Food was fabulous, the huts were amazing and we enjoyed the location a great deal. email info@pongwe.com. www.pongwe.com. Good luck and follow your dreams. I spoke to many people who did this climb. All of them made it and glowed for many days afterward. You will never regret it. -Julie Paola V Paola V Post Count: 16 Msg: #7 765 days ago, June 21st 2006 | I agree with Julie, Macon Dunnagan is an excellent person. I am found recently that he is leading a Kilimanjaro trek in September, 2006 that will raise money for the NOCC, an organization responsible for helping women all over the United States fight ovarian cancer. You can join the adventure, or sponsor a climber to help in this cause. They have very reasonable prices since this is a fundraising trek. For more information, http://www.zaratravel.com/kili/nocc2006.html. Maybe this will help you achive your dream and at the same time you will be part of a noble cause. There you will be able to choose more options after the climb. | Bergen2 Bergen Olsen Post Count: 4 Msg: #8 735 days ago, July 21st 2006 | Hey, | I did the Kili climb last year on the Machame route. It was truely incredible, one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I went through Zara Tanzanian Adventures: zaratravel.com and they were great. I loved my guide and the food was even great! I would recommend the Machame route, it was really a good amount of time, I did an extra day on the mountain as well, which was highly recommended through our guides to make it to the top. Hope that helps!  nat802 Natalie Scruggs Post Count: 3 Msg: #9 695 days ago, August 31st 2006 | I am going to Arusha tanzania 70km outside kilamanjaro and i was wondering if anyone had any travel tips or advice. | Number of Users: 7 | Number of Posts: 9 | |||||||||||||||||
