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trip! Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb
Summiting Mt Kilimanjaro can be the memory of a lifetime. Mt Kilimanjaro stands 5896m (19,344ft) tall and is one of the highest volcanoes in the world. It is an attractive mountain for tourists because, with the right preparation, a reasonably fit person can summit the mountain without ropes and mountain gear or technical climbing experience.
Because independent trekking is not allowed on Mount Kilimanjaro, you'll want to choose a tour operator carefully and shop around. Prices and experiences can very widely.
Here are some things to look for when choosing a company for your Mt Kilimanjaro trek:
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How many people will be in your tour group?
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How experienced are your guides?
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What route will you take up "Kili". The Marangu Route is the most popular, but also the most crowded. There are 9 other established routes of varying difficulty.
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How many guides and porters will there be? Is there a weight limit for how much of your gear they will carry?
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What will you be responsible for carrying?
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Where will you sleep at night?
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Will tents/sleeping bags be provided?
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Can they provide a reference who has recently completed a trip?
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What is their success rate?
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How many days/nights does it take to summit Mt Kilimanjaro? Tours that take longer are more expensive, but you're most likely to be successful if you allow your body time to acclimatize.
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Is the guide's national park permit up to date?
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What tips are expected?
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Are park fees included? Are there any other extras?
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What type of food will you be eating?
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