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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Holiday of a life time
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Camping Safari
To get the mundane things out of way first. The guest houses we stayed in were excellent except the one in Victoria Falls that was a big let down after nearly 3 weeks mostly in tents I did expect a little more than comfort. The showers at the camp sites were excellent except one but that was in the desert. The camp sites had swimming pools so take swim wear. It was hot when I went and a dip was welcome at then end of the day. The camp sites were all in beautiful locations all with bars for cold drinks. The food was good and filling cooked by our 2 guides. I was the only veggie but did not miss out. The other travellers were great, a good mix of nationalities who bonded very well and worked together with all aspects of the camp routine. This was the holiday of a life time and I have done many KE trips. I got the chance to go in a hot air balloon above the desert, Skydive, can’t for the life of me think why, I hate flying. White water rafting grade 5 amazing. The guides also arranged for a scenic flight over the Okavango delta and a safari drive in Botswana where we saw the last 2 big five Leopard and lions. The high light for me was the 2 nights wild camp in the delta it was amazing. One of the guides was a keen birder and I had my own 2-3 hour walk about and canoe trip looking at the amazing bird life. We even followed a hippo though the delta channels on the way out. The days were long and it was hot but what you do and see make it all worth while. If you only do one trip in Africa make it this one.
By Jean from Sheffield | 02 November 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
everything I hoped for
Everest Base Camp Trek
We have just finished a 18 day EBC trip. It was amazing and I think the best tip I could give is go with the flow. KE can not arrange things to a pin point accuracy, it simply is not that sort of country. The flights we had originally were changed because Jet airways went bust, this was a bit disappointing as it added time to our journey and KE will only use certain airlines. If I was being picky I would question who determines the budget when you are there and if there is a dollar to be saved i s it because the guide can save it or because he has been told to save it? Its hard, its worth it.
By Brett from Abingdon | 31 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
A walking holiday without enough walking
A Taste of Morocco
Based on the Italian walking tour I did last spring, also rated a 2, I had expected far more guided hikes. We hiked both days in the Atlas mountains but all the rest of the days were just wandering around cities (still walking, but not what I'd expected). Note: I'm an overweight, middle aged woman, we got a good sweat on for our hikes but we weren't climbing Toubkal or anything. The food was authentic and amazing throughout the trip. I hadn't considered we wouldn't be able to drink the tap water and we were forced to buy single-use water bottles daily. In hindsight I would've brought water sanitizing tablets, or better yet, a water bottle with a built-in filter. I'm a complete city gal, but our time in the Atlas mountains at the riad was my favourite part of the trip. The accommodations, the staff, the scenery, it was really lovely. I would definitely travel with KE Adventures again!
By Marne from Abbotsford | 31 October 2019

KE Adventure reply

Thanks for your review. This holiday is aimed at those seeking an introduction to Morocco and its culture, offering 2 days walking in the Atlas (4 - 5 hours), along with active sightseeing and guided city tours, including local elements such as visits to a saffron farm, an aromatic garden, a fish market, the Yves St Laurent garden, the medieval souks of Marrakech, and the medina of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. A water bottle with a built-in filter is ideal for this trip and these can be purchased from KE at a discounted price. Follow this link for more details. If you don't have a bottle, we ask everyone to bring water purification tablets in the equipment list provided for this holiday.

★ ★ ★ ★
a really good short trek
Minya Konka Trek
This is an excellent trip which is well worth considering if you want something a little different the length of each days walk is comparatively short and despite the altitude not particularly difficult and there is also the added bonus of mountain views from day one of the trek, we had some heavy snow during the trip which made the pass crossing a challenge and resulted in us not getting views of Minya Konka, but without the snow the pass would appear to be relatively straightforward. The local crew are excellent and really contribute to the trip. The evening meals are probably the best I have ever eaten on trek (although vegetarians may find the food a little more challenging) lunch is however more of a "work in progress" with vacuum packed bread and the supporting items such as dried meat and jam also plastic wrapped which together with the fact that disposable plastic cutlery and plates are used at every meal rather spoils KE's claims to be environmentally aware as does the fact that the crew do not take the rubbish out with them but leave it bagged at each site for alleged later collection which given the amount of trash scattered around some campsites appears not to be happening. Despite these issues this trip offers brilliant walking with some unbelievable cultural experiences and given the relentless pace of development in China is one that should be undertaken sooner rather than later before the modern world intrudes.
By Andrew from NORTHAMPTON | 30 October 2019

KE Adventure reply

Thanks for your review. We are glad you found this to be such an excellent trip. We are committed to removing all non-reusable plastics from our supply chains in all the countries we work in. This will not be an overnight change in places like China, but it will happen. All the rubbish created by our groups is brought out to the trail head for disposal. Unfortunately, not all companies operate this way and we are currently looking at initiatives to do trail 'clean-ups', as we do in other destinations such as Bhutan.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A challenging and rewarding trip
Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro Summit Ascents

The heavy rain at the start of the trip meant a test of our character which all of us were equal to. This holiday is certainly not for the faint hearted but the guides and the porters were of such high quality that a good time was had by all. I would recommend this trip and of course KE as I am now something of a regular with the company and will be booking my next one with KE very soon. The food was good, it is always an important factor, the walking was good I don't really have any complaints.

By Fergus from Aberdeen | 30 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great trek in the highlands of Peru
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
I completed the trek in October. It was a great trek with a great group of people. Our guide, Henry Mesicano and assistant Christian, along with a support staff of 9 for our group of 16, made an awesome team. The trek offers a lot of varied scenery from high mountains to rain forest, often on the same day. Some of the days are long and a “sleep in” day was until 5:30 or 6 as Henry wanted to get the worst of the day over before the heat of the day and often we didn’t get lunch until we were at our destination. 9 days without a break is tiring but the crew helped us to make it a memorable experience. For others considering this trek: - Most of the trek involves going either up or down. Bring trekking poles. Some days involve walking on narrow paths along cliffs. For those with problems with heights be aware. - I planned on wearing clothes for 2 days and washing one set of clothing. However, the first few days were so dusty that socks needed to be washed out each day. After the first few days, the humidity was so high that things did not dry easily. Bring a clothes line and possibly clothes pegs. I bought a nylon rain poncho in Cusco for 20 soles. It was worth it so that when it rained and was warmer, I could stay reasonably dry (along with my pack and things in my pocket) without getting too hot. - The food was delicious. 3 course meals most times. Snacks were provided before leaving each day. Those with large appetites may need more food. In our group, those with smaller appetites shared with those with larger appetites. Some of the campsites had small stores where you could purchase additional snacks. - Half the people in our group chose to pay extra for our own tents. All said that it was a good investment to have a small piece of privacy and a place to spread out at the end of the day. - If you have time, add a day or two extra. The Sacred Valley area has so much more to offer than the one day the tour allows before the trek. Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Rainbow Mountain are all places that are worth your time.
By Janice from Coleman | 29 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic, yet contrasting, experiences on Africa's two highest peaks!
Climb Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro
The trip overall was well organised, well paced, and is a fantastic way to both see a beautiful and less-visited part of Africa (Mount Kenya), and give you the best preparation for fulfilling a life goal and standing on the top of the highest peak in Africa (Mount Kilimanjaro). The experience on Mount Kenya is a massive contrast to that on Mount Kilimanjaro. We didn't encounter a single other group until the summit day, and had the trail to ourselves until we descended down the relatively more p opular Sirimon route. It's also a very interesting mountain, with spectacular scenery and plenty of flora and fauna to see. Kilimanjaro is, naturally, much more busy, but that's something that naturally follows from what is an extremely popular and well-known landmark. It's still a fantastic experience, but you should be prepared for it as it can be quite a shock after spending a week on Mount Kenya! Oh, and be warned, the summit day is a *lot* harder than the summit day on Mount Kenya. A few tips: - Bring a book to read, preferably an e-reader (like a Kindle)! There's quite a bit of downtime on some of the trekking days. Or, if you're feeling more social, a pack of cards (and knowing a few 2-4 player games). - For some of the longer trekking days, a little portable MP3 player is great for listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks, and saves your smartphone battery. - I did this trip in mid-October, by which point the rainy season was just starting. We still had sun on most days in the mornings, but clouds often rolled in as the day went on, and rain was a fairly regular feature, so be prepared (waterproofs / gaiters etc).
By Colin from SOUTH CROYDON | 28 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Second time on this trek
Everest Yeti Trail Luxury Lodge Trek
I chose to do this trek again because it is superb for scenery and to help me acclimatise for a second trek. I first did this in 2017. The path up to Kongde and the path down have been changed / improved. The scenery is fabulous throughout in good weather. We had the added bonus of a golf tournament in Kongde (highest in the world). Some comments on the route description. The path up to Kongde has been upgraded, it is 15 km from the YMH from Thame. It has sections which might feel exposed to tho se who fear heights, but these sections have wire rope to hold on to. The most exposed bit has a hand rail protection as well. The 50 m ascent by fixed metal rope is still there; it was very easy this time because no ice or snow. The new route is less steep. Once at Kongde, do not miss the ascent of Farak Ri. We all measured it at 4630m (not 5000m as in the itinerary) so it is relatively easy and a fabulous viewpoint.The descent from Kongde to the Dudh Kosi valley is significantly easier now that the path includes some swichbacks which reduce the steepness. All of the trek sits comfortably within its Grade 5 rating apart from one hard day ascending to Kongde. If anything, I enjoyed my second visit more than my first.
By Natalena from Keswick | 27 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An excellent way to bag a 6000m with a number of additional amazing experiences
Salt Flats and Volcanoes of Bolivia
This trip was very varied, well run and gave the opportunity to acclimatise very well for bagging a not too difficult 6000m peak, while travelling around and seeing/ walking around various sights of Bolivia. The landscape is amazing, very scenic for the whole trip , the salt flats and Incahuasi Island were an amazing and unique experience. Lake Titicaca and the Isla del Sol and Isla del Luna were great acclimatisation adventures, as was the Kiri Kiri pass (very nice walk) and Tunupa (though note you only get to the "red peak" a trekkers peak at 5,190m, this is not the summit, the true summit is a climbers peak much further along a very narrow ridge (climbing required and about 400m higher, you will not get anywhere near that). The climb is still worth it though for the view and its an interesting ridge ascent in parts. There is a lot of travelling in the trip, but it is well worth it as the scenery is amazing. There are lots of llamas, alpacas, guanacos, flamingoes,and 44 bird types in total identified by one of our travellers. The whole trip was well run with accommodation generally very good (no camping at all, an unusual concept for me, only 1 night was very basic), food was excellent and it wasn't anywhere as near as cold at night as it was advertised to be in places. Only needed a lightline sleeping bag 1 night. All in all an excellent trip, and from my point of view I got to 6,000m which was my objective for the year while having a really great holiday.
By Julie from Cochrane Park | 25 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Walking Croatia's Coast & Mountains
Walking Croatia's Coast & Mountains
What a fantastic country Croatia is. We were so lucky with the weather as only had rain one night & one morning the rest of the time was sunny except when in higher ground we had high winds & a cold chill but dry. Going in October we got to see some amazing Autumn colours in the forest & got to see the sea & some of the islands off the coast. Zagreb, Zadar & Split the 3 main city visited are beautiful & full of bars & restaurants & beautiful architecture, narrow s treets all full of life. Walking through the forests & high in the mountains breath taking. The walks are comfortable for any level, although there are some steep areas & areas with loose rock, also some of the walks are short, the longest walk was about 12 miles, but it was worth it. The hotels we had were great, very modern & comfortable, the mountain hut was fun (remember to bring ear plugs). Food was great as it's all locally sourced, fish is very popular. We also visited 2 stunning places Plitvice Lakes to start the trip (unesco site) & the Krka National Park to end the trip. I would highly recommend this trip, thank you Croatia.
By Neil from Rochester | 25 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Superb cycling in stunning scenery
Road Cycle Tour of Toubkal

Morocco offers wonderful cycling in stunning scenery. Although some of the surfaces are rough, there are miles of excellent riding, with designated cycle tracks on some of the busier sections. Staying in more "ethnic" riads and guesthouses added to the cultural experience. A very friendly and supportive group and guide.

By Stuart from Aberfeldy | 25 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
Climbing Mount Olympus a memorable adventure
Sacred Summits of Olympus and Meteora

The walks around Metoria are quite short and gentle. The area itself is quite stunning. The ascent of Olympus was an experience not to be forgotten, We were blessed with good weather, cold but mainly dry. The huts were idyllic and very cosy. The ascent day was fairly full on but technically OK.

By John from Stoke-on-Trent | 24 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Achieving a dream
Mera Peak
Just returned from Mera Peak with KE, an excellent trip. My key points would be: Good - our guides led by the amazing Pasang were superb. Their skill, patience and hard work were brilliant - The ‘my KE’ portal makes everything so much easier - Some of the scenery en route to Mera Peak was awe inspiring - I learned lots of new skills, taught to us on the go by our brilliant guides - My dietary requirements (vegetarian) were effortlessly taken into account - The acclimatisation programme was s uperb, we never jumped a huge amount The not so good - if you’ve done EBC you may be disappointed by the scenery during the ‘jungle’ section of the trip but it does offer variety - The lack of summit contingency day is a problem. Mera Peak is a big investment in terms of time/money, there are so many risk factors (weather, altitude etc) it’s a shame not to give people a second chance Comments for KE - you need to review/enforce weight limits for porters if you wish to remain an ethical company. The standard 30kg limit wasn’t being followed on our trip - You need to be clearer about crampons. I have direct comms from you saying the rented crampons would fit any size boot (contrary to your website notes). This confusion almost led to one persons trip being curtailed - Some of the trip notes underplay the difficulty of reaching the summit. While it’s accurately ranked a 10 (kili is 8) there was laughter in our group when you refer to some sections as gentle snow slopes! Overall an excellent trip. Very proud to summit and very impressed by KE and local guides. Ps - if, like me, you’re scared of heights then Mera Peak is achievable. However you will need to grit your teeth on a semi regular basis.
By Luke from London | 24 October 2019

KE Adventure reply

Thanks for your review Luke. We have an excellent success rate on Mera Peak and we are glad we were able to help you achieve your dream. To clarify about the hired crampons, these are fully adjustable 12-point crampons designed for general mountaineering which will fit any size of boot up to around 11 (46). For boots bigger than 11, you need to either purchase Grivel extender bars or bring your own crampons. This is all explained on our website and on the equipment list. The porters more than anyone enable our clients to achieve their personal goals and we all owe it to them to ensure they are properly equipped, well looked after and adequately paid for their hard work. KE has always been in the forefront of efforts to extend the rights and protections of the porters of Nepal. With regard to porter loads, we operate within the guidelines set by the government of Nepal as advised by the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG). Occasionally porters may negotiate independently with their own foreman to carry an extra load for more pay, usually on a temporary basis.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wonderful road trip through Tibet
Everest From Tibet Discovery Tour
This was an ecellent trip, my 3rd with KE, and as previously, well organised. We were lucky to have two great guides, with their knowledge, enthusiasm and sense of humour. Rajendra looked after us in both Nepal and Tibet, and Kelsa our Tibetan guide. Both were attentive to everyone's needs and ready and willing to share their knowledge. Rajendra has eyes like a hawk for spotting wildlife, and great knowledge. Thanks to him we saw blue sheep, Tibetan hare, marmots, golden eagles and black-necked Cranes. There is a lot of travelling but the roads in Tibet are generally good. The route taken meant we saw changing landscapes, from agricultural valleys to the high plateaus, from busy Lhasa to remote villages. All the accommodation was good, including kettles in most rooms and electric blankets in the coldest places. A couple words of warning: public loos are usually very basic and a sense of adventure is required to use them, vegetarians, such as I, don't eat very well in Tibet, menus tend to have meat in most dishes, so take a good supply of healthy snacks to supplement your diet. The journey from the border back to Kathmandu was certainly an experience. The road had suffered badly due to the monsoon and as it is the only route between the two countries the road was a mud bath from the heavy traffic. At one point it had been washed away. However, Rajendra had organised two sets of vehicles, one either side of the wash-out, and organised some locals to carry our bags and help us across the boulder strewn mud. My only disappointment was that the Monsoon was lingering on so our views of Everest were fragmented and from a distance only on our way back from Rongbuk.
By John from Penrith | 18 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Very good trip, spectacular scenery on the trek and architecture in the cities
Mountains and Marvels of Central Asia
The group flight arrived in Dushanbe in the early hours of Monday morning, this afforded us some sleep before our 10:00 departure. It could have been a bit more as the Tadjik ground agent gave each guest a different answer to the question, “what time is breakfast?”. Anyway after a slightly dubious start things quickly improved and we embarked on a mini tour of Dushanbe. This was followed by a safe drive to the start of the trek where we overnighted in a basic but clean homestay. The followin g day the trek commenced with an easy walk to our first camp site. For the next 4 days we trekked through beautiful scenery and camped by rivers and lakes. The trek crew were excellent, the camping equipment was in full working order and the camp food good, nobody got sick at all. At the end of the trek we transferred to a homestay before heading across the border into Uzbekistan. The entry into Uzbekistan was trouble free and much to my surprise there was no paperwork to fill in at the border! On arrival at our centrally located hotel in Samarkand we were offered, tea and snacks and made to feel very welcome, we stayed at this excellent hotel for three nights and during this time visited Samarkand’s spectacular mosques, minarets, mausoleums, museums and madrassas. We then transferred to a centrally located hotel in Bukhara which was OK but more basic but what disappointed me was the poor attitude of the staff, especially the group of men who just sat around, eating, drinking and ignoring the paying guests. From Bukhara we headed to Khiva which was a long old drive (about 10 hours I think) but we still had a little time to stretch our legs before the evening meal. Here we stayed in another reasonably basic but centrally-located hotel, this time just for one night. From Khiva we transferred to the local airport for the domestic flight to Tashkent where we arrived just before midnight, the flight and transfers were trouble free. The final day in Tashkent was a bit dull, by this stage I was ‘mosqued-out’ and wanted to see something different but after the early departure of our Uzbek leader we then embarked on a quick tour of the Tashkent underground and its fantastic Soviet-era stations. The holiday ended with a 23:30 transfer to the airport for a flight at 02:50 the next day. Hints and tips: [1] Take a bag on wheels or just pack light, the Tadjik-Uzbek border is a long way when carrying a trek bag, easily 200m or so of weightlifting. There are streams and lakes to wash your clothes and body in whilst on trek as well as a very cheap laundry service in Samarkand ($6 for a big bag). [2] Understand your capabilities. One of our group was clearly not up to the trip and spent all bar the first morning trekking by donkey. The trek is graded 5/12 which sounds like a walk in the park, it is not, the trekking days are easily a grade 7 (see the ascents and descents in the trip notes) but this is averaged out by the sightseeing days. [3] I did the 16th September departure. The equipment list said to take a sleeping bag comfort rated as minus 10 but the climate notes said that the overnight temperatures would be in single digits, I took a bag comfort rated at 0 degrees and with a liner was just about warm enough as the overnight temperature really dropped off and came very near to 0 degrees at the first camp, a slightly warmer bag would have been welcome! [4] You don’t need to exchange any money when entering Tajikistan as there is nowhere to spend it and you can tip the crew in USD. [5] Finally be warned about the repetitive food. I was aware that the veggie options would be limited (main meal minus animal parts) so in that respect my expectations were managed but what I couldn’t get was why we needed to eat a bland time consuming 3 course meal at lunchtime and then a virtually identical bland 3 course meal in the evening which always consisted of salads, soup, stodge, melon and tea. There was also absolutely no choice which is an irritant of mine. Sorry to end the review on a negative as overall it was a good trip.
By Jeanette from Penrith | 18 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Top of Africa! Rongai Route.
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Fantastic journey to Top of Africa. Well organised and well led trip. I selected the Rongai trip as it was 7 days including an acclimatisation day and also because this route is generally quieter and drier than the others. It met all my expectations. 13 in group, 6 guides and 41 porters. Plenty of time to adjust to the thin air. The summit day was very challenging, midnight start and we reached summit just after 6am (5km, up 4,000ft). It was very cold that morning and I would definitely recommen d being prepared to layer up. The other days walking were all taken at a gentle pace to adjust. Being fit at the start will certainly help in the enjoyment of this trip. The Moyoni Airport Lodge at start and end is a little oasis not far from airport and a perfect place to start and end the trip. There is nothing around the lodge so when u are there, u are there. If you want to have time to explore Arusha you would need to add an extra day and use a taxi. Have done several KE trips and as always it was very well organised. From booking, to arranging transfers and the actual trip I cannot fault their services.
By William from Banbury | 18 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An Amazing Experience
Everest From Tibet Discovery Tour

This was a superb trip with spectacular scenery and many glimpses of Tibetan culture. Everything was well organised and the standard of accommodation and food was higher than expected. Our Nepalese guide, Rajendra, was excellent: efficient, knowledgeable and very good company. He is also an expert naturalist and we saw a lot of wildlife that we might otherwise have missed.

By Donald from Carshalton | 15 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A tough, hot, magnificent and amazing trip through Jordan!
Bike Jordan Dead 2 Red
As the headline says. It is tough, especially the beginning. You spend a lot of the time in steep uphills, add on the heat. We hade some 36 c in the shadow, but out on the road there is no shadow. So come well prepared. Jordan is truly amazing. What a landscape! Good food and very nice people too. The guide (Anas) and his crew is truly great. Both well prepared and with a lot of good information and sightseeing skills. If you are into history, the castles are great and the town Petra is spectacu lar. I won't say more about Petra. If you haven't been there you have to go. Dead Sea is also fantastic. The bike trip has as I said very steep uphill but also amazing downhill sections, a lot of very nice undulating gravel roads. Some parts of the trip were into heavy demanding sand were a high cadence is the only the solution. Apart of the sand, the rest of the travel could possibly be managed on a CX bike.
By Björn from Sollentuna | 15 October 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
Good... but....
The Inca Trail and Beyond
We really enjoyed the trip. We had a really helpful guide. But perhaps one or two comments... First, be warned that booking closes when limited Inca Trail permits run out. This led to there being just my girl friend and I, and one other very pleasant lady joining us. Three. Not four to fourteen, as advertised at the bottom of this review page. So, err, intimate. Along with nearly a dozen equally pleasant local support staff, all of whom required tipping between the three of us at the end. The fi rst four days walking were STUNNING. Over an isolated pass, just our group. Surrounded by 5,000 metre Andean peaks. But be warned, once you join the Inca Trail, the world and his dog are there. The path becomes uneven stones, that have to be looked down at, concentrated on, rather than admire the still wonderful scenery. German, our ever helpful guide made a great decision to pull strings to amend the itinerary, such that we didn't go up over Dead Woman's Pass AND the following pass in one day, an amendment which I'd strongly recommend should become standard. And when you actually get to Machu Pichu- beware you don't get your eye poked out by all the posing day trippers there with their selfie sticks! I'd definitely go back to trek in Peru with German and his team, particularly if the party was a little larger. It was easier walking than the Manaslu trek in Nepal. The bit before the Inca Trail was superb. Personally, in the first couple of days, I could have done with a little less being dragged to Tourist Tat shops, but I suspect others might disagree. The first few days in Cusco are well spent looking around the Inca capital whilst acclimatising at 3,200m. The add on to the Galapagos was OK, but I wouldn't rush to do it again- spend a similar amount, spend less time travelling, and see similar stuff (as well as stunning scenery) in the southern tip of New Zealand. Be aware that despite being on the Equator, during the cold season in September, the Humboldt current is delivering icy Antarctic water to the Galapagos, which does attract a fascinating variety of whales and sharks-
By Bryan from Filey | 15 October 2019

KE Adventure reply

Thanks for your review. You are right to highlight the need to book early for this trip. The permit system is the only way to control numbers on the Inca Trail and from a sustainability point of view, we endorse this approach. This does mean that permits can run out before the group is full, although it is rare that this happens with only three people signed up. In your case, rather than cancel the trip due to being below our minimum, we were pleased to be able to offer the option of continuing. The key message here is "Book Early for the Inca Trail".

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Highly recommend the Rongai Route over 6 nights/7 days. We travelled in October (early) and we hardly met another group climbing until we reached Base Camp. The weather was good until the morning we began the final summit climb, when we had snow, winds and minus 16 degrees. However, this did not deter us and 10 of our 13 group reached the summit. I had never climbed at this altitude (5895 metres ) before and I only got a mild headache and a little nausea on the summit climb, however, others suff ered earlier. I do think drinking plenty of water helps as well having the extra day to acclimatise, I also took diamox. We had a team of 47 porters/guides led by Emmanuel. The whole team where fantastic and couldn’t have looked after us any better. I can highly recommend KE Travel as the whole holiday ran smoothly and all the staff from the KE office to the team leading the trek in Tanzania were helpful and professional. Can’t wait to book my next holiday.
By Rosemary from Banbury | 14 October 2019
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