15 Mar 2023
We did the Umbwe route to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, and we had a fantastic experience. Our guides, porters and cook were all great and took exceptionally good care of us. Although the trek was configured as a 6 day itinerary, we were able to shorten it by several days, as we were experienced hikers, and our guides were happy to come up with an updated plan that better fit our fitness level and preferences.
We brought our own gear, except we used the sleeping pads that were provided. The food was excellent, and we were very well fed.
Our main guide, Shafi, was excellent -- knowledgeable, friendly, and good at keeping us informed and in the loop.
The trek itself was incredible -- definitely a top lifetime experience for me.
I would 100% recommend Intrepid Explorer. I would go with them again.