Mt Kilimanjaro climb
Machame route ,Acomodation and acclimatisation
Accommodation
Accommodation on the route is in roomy
two person tents. The evening stops
are referred to as huts, but most of the
buildings are decrepit. They are
used as shelters for the porters and for
cooking. The tents are usually
erected for you when you arrive, although
if you want a particular position
it's worth taking charge. In the mornings,
it helps everyone get away early
if you lend a hand with taking the tents
down.
Acclimatisation
Acclimatisation is extremely important,
both to let you enjoy your ascent
but more importantly to avoid any serious
complications. The route is
planned to optimise the height gain,
but you may still get a headache or
feel nauseous. There are two important
preventative measures: to drink
copiously, even when it is really difficult,
and to walk very slowly,
avoiding as far as possible increased
heart and breathing rates.
A
drug is available, Diamoxs well
proven to help with acclimatisation.
This is taken as tablets for a few days
before and then during your ascent.
It is safe and has no serious side effects.
It is important to remember that one
possible effect of altitude is light-headedness
and odd behaviour, which can lead to
foolish decisions.
The danger here is of someone who is
not well insisting on continuing. Watch
each other closely.
Other
Trekking details
Food and kitchen equipment will be carried
by the porters and cooked by an
experienced cook. It will be plentiful
and wholesome, but may be limited by
the circumstances. Your own supply of
chocolate and high energy snacks is
a
good idea.
Water
is available at several points and
should be purified before drinking.
All water in camp will be boiled and
some provided for drinking the next
day. A comforting tip is to fill your
bottle in the evening with boiled water
for the next day, and to use it as a
hot water bottle overnight. Check with
your guide where the water points are.
Toilets
are available . Some camps have
several and so it's worth checking for
the cleanest. If you are caught short
during the walk, please find a spot
as far as possible from the trail and
any water. Bury your faeces and paper.
It is often easiest to move a large
rock and use the indent as a hole.
Other details
Food and kitchen equipment will
be carried by the porters and cooked
by an
experienced cook. It will be plentiful
and wholesome, but may be limited by
the circumstances. Your own supply of
chocolate and high energy snacks is
a
good idea.
Treks
and climbs on Mount Kilimanjaro
At nearly 20,000 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro
is the highest mountain in Africa,
and one of the highest volcanoes in
the world. For walkers, trekking up
Mount Kilimanjaro is particularly attractive
because, with the right
preparation, it's possible to trek all
the way to the summit without
technical climbing gear or experience.
Mt
Kilimanjaro climb 8 days Marangu route
with extra day of acclimatisation at
Hormbo Hut - 1350US$
Climbing
Mt Kilimanjaro Machame route With extra
day of acclimatisation
at Karanga Valley
-from 1450US$ per person
Mount
Kilimananjaro Trek Marangu Route combined
with a Tanzania Safari from 1890US$
per person
Mount
Kilimananjaro Machame Route combined
with a Tanzania Safari from 1920US$
per person
Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbing Groups/Student treks
Mount Kilimanjaro
and Mount Kenya Climb Combined -from
1920US$ per person
Mount
Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro climb
Mount
Kilimanjaro climb Umbwe,Lemosho and
Rongai routes
Mount
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