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Language:
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In
Tanzania
(and
Kenya)
most
people
speak
Kiswahili
and
at
least
a
little
English
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Money:
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In
Kenya
and
in
Tanzania
the
Shilling
is
used,
but
the
Kenya
shilling
is
worth
ten
times
the
Tanzania
shilling!
Check
your
bank
or
the
internet
for
the
latest
currency
values
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Visa:
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Most
foreigners
need
a
visa
to
enter
both
Kenya
and
Tanzania
(that's
2
visa
in
total).
Get
them
in
your
local
consulate
of
embassy,
this
will
save
you
time.
More
details
can
be
found
in
this
FAQ
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Food
and
drinks:
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Welcome
to
the
Coca-Cola
country!
Coke
and
Fanta
you
can
buy
anywhere!
The
food
differs,
make
sure
that
the
fruit
is
fresh
and
not
washed
with
dirty
water.
Near
Moshi,
people
eat
a
lot
of
rice,
vegetables
and
meat.
Alco
check
out
this
FAQ
for
more
detailed
health
tips
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Vaccinations:
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Check
your
medic
about
the
latest
requirements;
mostly
a
recent
DTP
shot
will
do
(Diphtheria,
Pertusis
and
Tetanus).
Gamma
globulin
against
Hepatitis
A
is
recommended.
There
is
also
a
great
malaria
hazard
(not
on
the
mountain)
so
you
must
decide
whether
to
take
pills
for
that
too...
More
details
are
to
be
found
in
this
FAQ
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Time
to
climb
and
seasons:
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It
is
possible
all
year
long
although
most
avoid
the
rainy
season:
The
long
rainy
season
is
from
April
to
May,
the
short
rainy
season
is
mostly
in
November/beginning
of
December.
Always
be
prepared
for
wet
days
and
cold
nights
on
the
mountain
any
time
of
year!
Each
month
has
its
specific
(dis)advantages:
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Jan-March:
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The
warmest
months:
few
clouds
-
one
of
the
best
times
to
climb.·
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April-
May
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Rainy
season,
many
clouds,
rain
on
the
lower
slopes,
maybe
some
snow
on
top.
Still
warm
though
and
the
least
crowded
months.
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June-July
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Clear
skies,
cold
nights,
beautiful!
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Aug-October
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Warmer,
busy
months;
October
is
least
busy
of
this
high
season.
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Nov-December
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Short
rainy
season,
(clearing)
clouds
and
possible
thunder;
Snow
on
the
higher
slopes.
End
of
December
(white
X-mas!)
is
getting
clearer
and
warmer,
very
beautiful
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It is nice to summit with a full moon:
Full Moon Dates
2008/9
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Here are the dates for 2008 & 2009
To use the full moon at its fullest you
should leave about 5-7 days before these dates, depending on the length of your
trip. tip: Note that these dates are usually popular, so if you prefer
a quieter trip, go for the new moon dates instead, which will show you countless
stars instead! Thanks to
Nick Campion for the list |
New Moon Jan 8 2008
Full Moon Jan 22 2008
New Moon Feb 7 2008
Full Moon Feb 21 2008
New Moon Mar 7 2008
Full Moon Mar 21 2008
New Moon Apr 6 2008
Full Moon Apr 20 2008
New Moon May 5 2008
Full Moon May 20 2008
New Moon Jun 3 2008
Full Moon Jun 18 2008
New Moon Jul 3 2008
Full Moon Jul 18 2008
New Moon Aug 1 2008
Full Moon Aug 16 2008
New Moon Aug 30 2008
Full Moon Sep 15 2008
New Moon Sep 29 2008
Full Moon Oct 14 2008
New Moon Oct 28 2008
Full Moon Nov 13 2008
New Moon Nov 27 2008
Full Moon Dec 12 2008
New Moon Dec 27 2008 |
Full Moon Jan 11 2009
New Moon Jan 26 2009
Full Moon Feb 9 2009
New Moon Feb 25 2009
Full Moon Mar 11 2009
New Moon Mar 26 2009
Full Moon Apr 9 2009
New Moon Apr 25 2009
Full Moon May 9 2009
New Moon May 24 2009
Full Moon Jun 7 2009
New Moon Jun 22 2009
Full Moon Jul 7 2009
New Moon Jul 22 2009
Full Moon Aug 6 2009
New Moon Aug 20 2009
Full Moon Sep 4 2009
New Moon Sep 18 2009
Full Moon Oct 4 2009
New Moon Oct 18 2009
Full Moon Nov 2 2009
New Moon Nov 16 2009
Full Moon Dec 2 2009
New Moon Dec 16 2009
Full Moon Dec 31 2009 |
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Summit
Succes
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Overall
not
even
the
half
of
the
Kili
climbers
summit.
These
pointers
will
help:
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Time
on
the
mountain:
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Don't
take
the
normal
(Marangu
or
'Coca
Cola')
route,
it
is
too
crowded,
dirty
and
quick.
If
you
do,
take
at
least
one
extra
day,
preferably
2
or
more.
We
rather
propose
the
Machame
route
which
is
minimal 6
days
and
then
add
one or even better 2
extra
days.
It
will
be
more
costly,
but
it
is
certainly
worth
it.
Better
pay
for
7 or 8
days
and
enjoy
them
all
than
to
pay
for
5
or
6
days
and
remember
nothing
afterwards!
It
is
really
madness
to
climb
up
to
almost
6000m
in
3.5
days
("normal"
time
on
normal
route).
You
will
most
likely
not
summit
and
get
seriously
ill.
Ever
heard
anyone
who
climbed
to
6000m
on
Aconcagua
in
3.5
days?
That
normally
takes
a
week
at
least,
so
figure...
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Pace
on
the
mountain
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You
will
hear
the
following
very
often:
“Pole
Pole”
It
means:
Take
it
easy!
As
Kili
is
not
technically
demanding,
most
people
go
too
fast
and
get
trouble
acclimatizing.
If
you
are
out
of
breath
during
the
first
2
days
then
you
will
be
in
trouble
later
on.
Go
steady,
breath
through
your
nose
and
be
careful
with
your
knees
(keep
legs
bent).
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Food
and
drinks
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Drink
more
than
you
like,
your
body
needs
it
to
acclimatize.
Lots
of
water,
at
least
3-5
liters
per
day,
no
coffee
or
alcohol,
take
it
easy
on
the
tea
if
it
contains
caffeine.
Your
stomach
might
get
upset
as
a
result
of
strange
diet,
physical
and
mental
exhaustion
an
altitude.
Take
it
easy
on
the
pills
(energy,
diamox),
resting
is
more
effective.
If
you
are
feeling
bad,
always
tell
your
guide
as
it
might
implicate
mountain
sickness.
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Tipping:
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First
of
all,
tipping
is
not
compulsory,
the
amounts
below
are
given
as
a
guideline
only.
Poor
service
should
result
in
lower
tips;
serious
circumstances
should
be
reported
with
our
staff.
Tips
in
kind
are
always
welcome
(hats,
t-shirts,
shoes,
backpacks
etc).
What
you
consider
old
and
useless
might
be
better
than
the
porters
or their families own...
We
recommend
not
to
exceed
the
following
amounts
except
in
special
circumstances;
they
are
averages
(for
the
whole
group)
and
are
based
on
5days
(Marangu)
or
6
days
(Machame):
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Marangu
(normal)
route
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Guide:
$50-60
Assistant:
$30
Cook:
$20
Porters
(each):
$15-20
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Machame
and
other
routes
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Guide:
$50-80
Assistant:
$40
Cook:
$30
Porters
(each):
$20-30
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