Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro holds a magical attraction for mountaineers, trekkers & all who hold Africa dear. It is more than Africa's highest peak it is a symbol of Africa's diversity, challenges & fierce beauty. Created through volcanic turmoil it stands 5895m above sea level & straddles both Tanzania & Kenya.
A demanding mountain with climates ranging from tropical rain forest, a lush home for Colobus monkeys, harsh unforgiving volcanic scree to the defining snowcap, Mt Kilimanjaro is a delight to behold & an awesome triumph to summit.
GoVertical not only organizes your trip, but Garth & Lee-Anne accompany you. Leaving the expedition in our hands, from boarding to ascent & back means that you can relax & concentrate on enjoying your trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
GOVERTICAL'S SUCCESSFUL SUMMIT PROGRAM
We believe in maximizing your chances of a successful climb by providing: QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED MOUNTAINEERING GUIDES- both Garth & Lee-Anne climb Kilimanjaro with you. ADVICE- on weather, conditions, rescue procedures, common ailments including altitude sickness & hypothermia TRAINING- We offer dedicated Kilimanjaro training hikes locally & in the Drakensberg, all our Kili clients enjoy discounts on all of our regular adventures. GEAR- Professional advice on gear for the trek as well as discount from leading mountaineering gear retailers
Regardless of the route chosen, from the tropical base of Kilimanjaro to the icy nights nearer the summit we camp in tents set up by obliging porters. After a challenging day of hiking, the bliss of a freshly prepared meal & a comfortable camp is most welcome. Our price includes return flights to Kilimanjaro, tents, food, porters, guides, rescue fees, park fees, accommodation at hotel before & after climb & transfers. Please ask us for a detailed itinerary of the routes
The Rongai Route ascends Kilimanjaro from the North Eastern side. A scenic & less traveled route it starts out from Nale moru a farming area, winding Southwards through rain, forest past natural caves & opening up to views of the jagged Mawenzi peaks. With 2 nights at Mawenzi Tarn, you're able to acclimatize successfully while exploring the second oldest volcano on Kilimanjaro - Mawenzi 5149m. We then trek Westwards across the saddle & tackle Uhuru peak 5895m on Kibo via Gillman's point. Descent is on a different more Southern route, the last night on the mountain is spent at Horombo camp. From Departure to the summit & back home 9 days in total.
MACHAME ROUTE MT KILIMANJARO FEB 2009
A taxing ascent of Mt Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is renowned for its spectacular scenery. Winding up the Western slopes of Kilimanjaro lush rain forest gives way to vistas of Shira, Kili's oldest volcano and Mt Meru in the distance. Onwards and upwards through volcanic boulders, the huge Lava tower and giant Barranco Wall. A trek through boulder strewn desert with awesome views of Kibo bring us to the Karanga Valley and finally to our last camp Barafu (meaning ice) before our midnight approach of Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa at 5895m from Stella point. Return is via the Mweka route on the Southern Slopes of Kili. This journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro is demanding & climbers need to be physically fit & prepared. From Departure to the summit & back home 9 days.
