Kilimanjaro Expedition info
Posted by Glenn
Here is some info about Kilimanjaro! I have taken this from information received from our tour company, Adventure Alternative.
The Trek of Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the finest in the world, ascending the highest point in Africa, it also being the highest free-standing mountain in the world. It straddles the equator on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. It’s height is 5895 metres (19,340 feet) and over a total trek distance of around 120 kilometres you will pass through five distinct habitats, from equatorial jungle to ice cap.
Trek organiser:
The trek is organised by Adventure Alternative (owner Gavin Bate) and their subsidiary Cappello Adventures, which is run by their representative Castro Kapela. They are one of the leading companies operating in Tanzania, and have an office in Moshi, a town at the base of the mountain. They average 24 trips per year and have a summit success rate of 88%, although the overall summit success rate, taking in all routes and companies, is reported to be 50%! They have a 100% safety track record and the ratio of porters to trekkers is 3:1.
Route and Weather:
We will climb the Machame Route which is a total trek distance of around 120 kilometres, over 7 days with a net height gain of 4405 metres and passing through five distinctly different habitats – cultivated farmland, montane forest, alpine heath, semi-desert and ice-cap. Temperature will be warm during the day dropping to an average minimum of 5 degrees. Summit morning can be as low as minus 8 degrees, with the wind chill factor making it much colder. (Click here, for a 6 day forecast) Rainy seasons are during April and October, but Kilimanjaro can be climbed any time of the year.
Food:
They provide a high quality menu, and can cater for vegetarians. Breakfasts are a variety of fruits, porridge, sausages and eggs, toast, tea, coffee and herbal teas. Lunches are salads, soups, sandwiches and fruits with beverages.
Dinners are three course with soup starter; main dish of meat (commonly chicken) with vegetables, pasta or rice; dessert of fruits or jelly or pastries. Water is provided every day, boiled and treated, by the cooking staff. We can also bring our own supply of water purifying tablets.
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i cant wait… ‘dessert of fruits or jelly or pastries’
Jonnie and I would like to wish you all the best on your climb. I am sure you’s will make it but make sure and come back in one piece. It will defo be an experience. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and we will look after gerry and the kids!!! Have a nice time!
Stephen, I think the desserts will be possibly more appetizing than the main courses! LOL!
Thank you Joanna, I will be trying to keep in touch, so you will hear, no doubt, how we are getting on!