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Real Name: Gard
Lives In: Stavanger, NO
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Gard's Kilimanjaro adventure

by Gard - last update: Feb 7, 2004

A porter at Shira
In September 2003 I had the pleasure of going to Tanzania to hike on the highest mountain in Africa: Kilimanjaro. We used Marangu hotel as our tour guide and we went for the Machame route. On these pages you will find information about my experience when it comes to high altitude trekking. I hope that this can be of help to others who are planning to hike on the highest free standing mountain in the world. And did I make it to Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters? I guess you'll have to read to find out :-)

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Pros:"Great views, satisfying to achive a goal like this"
Cons:"Altitude sickness, expensive, a bit harder than expected"
In A Nutshell:"Amazing views, lots of fresh air and the chance of getting to the highest point in Africa"
Gard's Kilimanjaro National Park Travel Tips

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RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
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Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing Lists
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Shopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Gard's Kilimanjaro National Park Travelogues
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Day by day diary - Machame routeOctober, 2003 8

Comments for Gard about Kilimanjaro National Park
barryg23 Sun Oct 11, 2009 22:39 UTC
 very helpful tips and an excellent description of the trek. we're hoping to do the same route next year.
hayward68 Sat Jan 20, 2007 18:21 UTC
 Great detailed tips, thanks for sharing. Might do Kili next year with some friends.
fishandchips Thu Oct 5, 2006 21:07 UTC
 Outstanding info - especially on your external Kili pages which I have been through. Kili is on my travel wish list & plan to do it one day. Thanks for sharing. Guy
JessH Wed Sep 13, 2006 09:09 UTC
 Hello Gard. Superb tips & gorgeous photos, I really enjoyed your insights on this magical climb! Greetings from the desert :-) Jess
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