MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREK FEB 2024-6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE - The incredible journey to the roof of Africa!

[@pekkatiainen1502]

I was there at the Uhuru Peak on 15. feb 1989. There were only 80 climbers at the easiest "Whisky route" on that day...so no tent villages. We slept in cosy huts. I believe they are still there. And above all; the whole peak was covered with snow and ice. I have kept in my mind the swahili words: POLE POLE. It is good for your life in many occasions.

[@kiarieexploreske]

Wow! 1989 is a long time ago! Congratulations. The huts are now on the Marangu (Cocacola) route, at the Whiskey route you just camp in tents. The mountain nowadays gets so many visitors, even on the Marangu route you still find people camping as the huts are usually full on most times. Snow and ice have reduced significantly over the years, the mountain has changed a lot... Thanks for taking the journey again on this video..

[@anpeeters9916]

I also climbed Kilimanjaro in februari 2024. We did it in 7days and had an amazing time at at the mountain! So lovely to watch this video and see everthing again.

[@kiarieexploreske]

Glad to hear you had an amazing time at the mountain and congratulations too. Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback..

[@josephkelley8634]

My brother, a friend and I climbed this route in Oct 1974. We and our guides were the only ones on the summit that day. A different time.

[@kiarieexploreske]

Wow! 1974! Must have been extremely rewarding climbing at that time. I'm sure the mountain looked extremely different.. As you see, today, more than 100 people summit Kilimanjaro every day.

[@nahumjohn6835]

Wow,.i av enjoyed watching it.❤

[@kiarieexploreske]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the poaitive feedback

[@njauchege6895]

This hike was very inspiring....Imagine I never had a point to feel like giving up....🤩

[@kiarieexploreske]

Was really nice climbing this giant with you brother... You never know how much you are capable of untill you test yourself..

[@andrewstevenson9594]

Very entertaining video. Thankyou and well done.

[@kiarieexploreske]

Thank you very much for the positive feedback...

[@majeed77]

Congratulations well done vedio

[@kiarieexploreske]

Thank you..

[@joinergreatz3029]

Nice how much it cost overall yo climb kili?

[@kiarieexploreske]

It may cost anywhere between 1500 USD to 2500 USD depending on tour company you are using, number of days on the mountain and extra services you may need from the basic package..

[@patriciaLec]

Was looking for this comment, interested but the dollars are too many for a hustler yawah😃

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@patriciaLec That's how it is currently, but slightly less than that amount for East African citizens..

[@fanakimii6842]

Thanks for the video, im planning to ride Mt KMJ in January 2025. Made promise to myself.

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@fanakimii6842 thank you for the feedback, I'm happy that you got plans to climb this mountain. I promise you won't regret, it is worth it..

[@fbagbey]

Very good video and commentary. Too old at 74 to make it up one of the Seven so I'll climb it virtually through your video! Cheers!

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@fbagbey thanks a lot for passing by and for the positive feedback. You are not too old by the way, there have been older climbers who got to the summit.. You could try some day.. Thanks again..

[@SANYATV254]

Nice scenes over there. I need to visit and do the hike

[@kiarieexploreske]

Please do, you will have a memorable time..

[@nomadscotsman]

Well done buddy! Just finished the 6 day Machame route last week - last day/ night to Stella Point was brutal haha

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@nomadscotsman thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience, glad the mountain treated you kindly, 😀 I can imagine how you felt upon getting to Stella😀. Please come to East Africa again.

[@LoveAfrica--5]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I love to safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro

[@kiarieexploreske]

Thanks for the positive feedback. For the safari you can dm on social media then I can make the arrangements..

[@everlinewangechi7009]

Enjoying from start to the end,one day l will Mt Kilimanjaro,do you do tours and travel.if you do kindly share the details.thank you

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@everlinewangechi7009 Thanks Evelyne for the positive feedback, would gladly love to organise the climb for you, feel free to reach out on facebook/ twitter or instagram. My accs are on my profile. Kind regards

[@nkathab]

Wow this is beautiful I love this🙌🙌👏👏

[@kiarieexploreske]

Thank you @Nkatha for the positive feedback. Cheers to adventure and life..

[@nkathab]

@@kiarieexploreske 🥂

[@hardleyrogovane4765]

Inspiring me to join Mountain climbers Club

[@kiarieexploreske]

You're so much welcome to the trails brother.. Thanks for the feedback...

[@AngieReinhardt-qh8he]

nawww i totally forgot about this but i i just remembered (i'm the 3 girl in shira) hope you doing good and you made it to Uhuru!! best regards from Hamburg,Germany luckily i found this video!!

[@kiarieexploreske]

Hi Angie, thanks for popping up here and for watching the video.. Much appreciation and pleasure once again meeting you at Kilimanjaro... Feel welcome to East Africa again.. Best regards..

[@AngieReinhardt-qh8he]

@@kiarieexploreske ❤️

[@NICHOLASKIOKO-u9t]

Wow that's amazing how much did it cost?

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@NICHOLASKIOKO-u9t thanks for the comment. Costs vary depending on route, number of days and where you are coming from and company you are using to climb. On average Kilimanjaro climb can cost anywhere between 700-1500 USD.

[@rickykimanzi]

Do you have a travel agent you can recommend or used?

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@rickykimanzi There are several I know. I used Africa Outdoors (Kenya) and Rock to bush adventures (Tanzania). Check out their websites for contacts and further information. You can still DM me on Instagram or Facebook incase of further querries.

[@RandomChannel832]

How long does it take to go back down

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@RandomChannel832 depends on your itinerary but 2 days are sufficient (and are recommended). Coz 1 day means you have climbed from midnight to probably the next evening. Needs you one exra night on the mountain for rest.

[@AfricanMoran]

Kj to the world

[@kiarieexploreske]

Thanks moran.. AfricanMoran to the world too!

[@Keniakento]

I hope those porters are paid well coz that's very tiring

[@kiarieexploreske]

They are, and climbers are encouraged to also tip them as per their ability.

[@Keniakento]

Do people shower?

[@kiarieexploreske]

They provide you with some little warm water to wipe yourself off but you can get enough water for a complete shower at extra cost, as it needs to be carried all the way..

[@Keniakento]

@@kiarieexploreske i saw rivers and lakes.. are climbers allowed to use that water?

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@Keniakento yes it is allowed but the water has to be used at camp, so it is fetched and carried by the porters.

[@Peter-lu3bx]

Are there toilets on the way?

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@Peter-lu3bx at every stop or camp there are toilets. Above base camp (Barafu camp) however there isn't since the idea is to climb to the summit and come back to camp..

[@alexwasike979]

my advise dont climb during the FEB March period, the traffic is tooooo big, do Sep to Dec

[@kiarieexploreske]

@@alexwasike979 I also actually prefer Dec. Either way the mountain is crowded, but less that season...