How was your Explore Tour Leader?

William was a great leader with a super sence of humour.  Not only did he ensure 14 of us reached Stella Point but did so with great dedication and timely intervention when required.  His skills a a leader for our group as well as the support team was excellent.  Thank you William.

What tips would you give to someone else booking this tour?

Good preparation of fitness and kit is essential for this trek.  Time spent in preparation in these matters allowed time to enjoy even the most difficult periods.

Do you have anything else to add?

The mess tent in a group of 16 was a little small, but all huddled together at the end of a long day trekking allowed for a certain level of coziness and increased the comradely within the group.

How was your Explore Tour Leader?

Superb,'maximum respect' to Whitey and the rest of the team. They really made the Trek, and no one would have made the summit without these guys. Their endurance and fitness levels are extrodinary.

What tips would you give to someone else booking this tour?

This is an amazing experience, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone considering Kili. The best advice I can give is don't under estimate this mountain, and go fully prepared. Take the advice of the Tour crew, as they have vast experience,and if anyone can get you up this mountain it's these guys!

Do you have anything else to add?

Thank you to all my fellow trekkers, as you made it so enjoyable, and an experience I'll never forget!

How was your Explore Tour Leader?

Whitey was a star. Always had a smile on his face and could not do enough for us. He made us all believe that we really could do this. A great chap - really helped make the trip so memorable.

What tips would you give to someone else booking this tour?

We had appalling conditions on summit night, including a blizzard,where our water bottles froze so (1) make sure they are insulated (2) have a good pair of gloves because the nights are soooo cold (3) plenty of bin bags to keep your clothes in because the Shira Plateau in particular is so dusty. Finally, it is tough at times and, for the 2 hours to Stellar Point, very very very gruelling so be prepared for a bit of pain. But as one of our guides said, "pain is temporary, glory is forever!"   

Do you have anything else to add?

A wonderful experience even if the stretch to Stellar Point was the toughest thing I have ever done. A shame we encontered freak conditions on summit night but very proud of wehat I achieved.

How was your Explore Tour Leader?

Our leader, whitey, was the best. His leadership, encouragement and humour helped us reach the top og Kilimanjaro.

What tips would you give to someone else booking this tour?

"Remember to stop occasionally and look around you, it's another world up there!"

Do you have anything else to add?

ENJOY!

Getting to the top!!  Great company of the other members of the group.  Get fit for this trip and ensure your training involves steep ascents/gradients.  It's worth being fit you will make the top without too much pain! (KC -3rd August 2011)

Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro - The porters - A shower and a real bed at the end! (KC -3rd August 2011)