Hi
If you want some shots of the Rongai route (flew into Kilimanjaro airport),
I've got my diary up on www.tomalin.org/charles/tanzania/index/html
The main flights are in from Amsterdam airport, on KLM.
Charles
Natural History Photography
www.wildviews.com
"ClimbHighSleepLow" wrote in message
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> I don't like to do shoutouts here, but since I want more people to
> experience the wonders of Africa I will say that RATRAVEL in NY has
> served me well for many years whenever I look for cheap fares to
> Africa for friends, clients and family. 800 7880777. I suggest you
> shop around a bit, then give them a call.
>
> Climbing Kilimanjaro for cheap? - Please think carefully before
> "negiotating" cheap climbs as was suggested. We have a saying here:
> splurge on the mountain and save money at the beach. First of all, it
> is a dangerous mountain when your outfitter cuts corners trying to get
> you to the summit for cheap. Secondly, many outfitters are working
> very hard to try and stop porter abuse. Please help us.
>
> Do shop around and go with an outfitter that fits your budget, but
> don't climb at the expense of the porters who carry extra-heavy loads,
> may be underpaid, and/or don't have proper mountain equipment (tents,
> clothes, sleeping bags).
>
> Moshi and Arusha have plenty of outfitters who will take good care of
> you and your mountain team! Good luck and have a wonderful time on the
> mountain. It is the experience of a lifetime.
>
> Just a note about being cold in your sleeping bag - DON'T wear too
> many layers when you go to sleep! Modern sacks need body heat to
> create the warm cocoon around you (especially mummys). If you wear
> more than thermals, your bag will not warm up and you will shiver all
> night! Sleep with you headlamp nearby because going out to relieve
> yourself in the middle of the night (common on Kili) is not easy when
> you have to dress in the dark!
>
> Eben
> www.go-kili.com
>
> leahmn@yahoo.com (Leah) wrote in message
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> > Hi,
> >
> > I actually just came back from my trip to Tanzania last week, also
> > from Toronto.
> >
> > Since the flight is pretty pricey, it's worth investing some time in
> > shopping around for the best flight deal (e.g. Expedia, local travel
> > agencies), then go to Flight Centre and ask for a price quote. Flight
> > Centre has a lowest price guarantee. Try to see what kind of price
> > you get to get to Kilimanjaro Intl Airport (yes there is one), then
> > base yourself from Moshi--about 40min drive from the foothills of Kili
> > (smaller town than Arusha and, according to the locals, also safer).
> >
> > There are MANY travel agencies in Moshi that lead expeditions to Kili,
> > and also to do safaris. I went with Trans-Kibo Travels and was very
> > pleased with the service and price I paid. Try to bargain the price
> > if you can. I can give you other tips on this topic also.
> >
> > Which month(s) do you plan to go? Since you're planning to climb
> > Kili, I highly suggest that you take into account the climate during
> > the month of your climb, since weather is a HUGE factor during the
> > climb, particularly on summit night I think. Be prepared for wet
> > and/or cold weather when you're up in the mountain. It can be
> > unpredictable up there so you have to be prepared for anything.
> >
> > IMHO, the most important items during my climb were:
> > * good socks and hiking boots (you don't want blisters to plague you
> > along with * possible altitude sickness),
> > * warm socks for evenings (it's REALLY cold at night...I had 3
> > non-cotton sock layers on and it was STILL cold),
> > * warm sleeping bag (I had -20degC and had 2-3 layers on as well),
> > * hiking poles,
> > * lip salve (it's very dry and windy, so windburn/sunburn is very
> > likely),
> > * warm mitts and liners,
> > * warm hat
> > ...Did I mention it is cold up there??
> >
> > Take your time getting up on the mountain. I took 7 days (5days up,
> > 1.5 days going down) and was fine (for the most part). Pace yourself
> > for the entire duration of the climb, so as to acclimatize properly.
> > Diamox (for mountain sickness) helped me a lot. And drink lots of
> > water during the climb. Try to "train" for the climb a few months in
> > advance, to build up your endurance and get your muscles used to the
> > long walks (summit day was 16 hours walking for me).
> >
> > My most important tips: KEEP WARM and PACE YOURSELF SLOWLY, and
> > you have a better chance of reaching the summit. (The people I met
> > who did not reach summit were too cold or too sick to continue.)
> >
> > Hopefully this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know.
> >
> > Good luck!
> > Leah
> >
> >
> >
> > "G" wrote in message
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> > > Hi there everyone.
> > >
> > >
> > > getting to mount kilimanjaro - CHEAPLY from Toronto
> > >
> > >
> > > Next summer i was hoping to go to Tanzania or Kenya - whichever is
closer or
> > > easier to get to Mount kilimanjaro for a good climb to the top.
> > >
> > > If anyone can point me, a slow witted twenty something year old in the
right
> > > direction - it would be much appreciated. From whatever preliminary
info i
> > > could gather - it makes more sense to get to Kenya's airport and
somehow get
> > > a tour to the mountain since the .
> > > Dar-es-Salaam International Airport and Zanzibar International Airport
seem
> > > to be a bit further but at least i dont need to deal with the hassles
of
> > > customs.
> > >
> > > Again - i apologize for being so clueless about these things - but i
really
> > > dont get to travel frequently. I am looking for any recommendations
for the
> > > cheapest flights available, etc.
> > >
> > > Thanks again.
> > > G
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