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Why I climbed the Roof of Africa

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

In 2024, I traveled to Nepal with KE Adventure to run the highest marathon in the world at the base of Mount Everest : the Everest Marathon. That experience left a deep impression on me — not just the mountains, but the calm confidence and depth of knowledge of the guides. It was clear they weren’t just guiding trips; they were supporting dreams. So when it came time to take the next step in my mountaineering journey — to summit Kilimanjaro — there was no question in my mind who ... I’d go with.

My long-term goal is to summit Denali in Alaska in 2027. In preparation, I’ve been steadily building experience at extreme altitude: from the Pikes Peak Marathon (4,302 meters), to the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon in 2024 (from 5,500m to 3,300m), to now having summited Mount Kilimanjaro (5,865M). I needed this experience to learn how to summit quickly at extreme elevation — a grueling mental and physical challenge. But not only did I complete my next training goal, but I came away with a magical experience to propel me forward towards my next goal.

Seven days of trekking the Rongai Route brought us from the lush African rainforest at Simba Camp, where colobus monkeys leapt through the trees above us, to the wide-open expanse of the Shira Plateau, where the sky seemed impossibly vast and the clouds drifted beneath our feet. We crossed stark alpine deserts, camped beneath the jagged silhouette of Mawenzi Peak — Kilimanjaro’s beautiful sister — and observed the magic of the alpine desert as we climbed toward the Roof of Africa. On August 22nd at 6:04 in the morning, I summited Mount Kilimanjaro.

Each day offered something new: the shifting ecosystems, the changing temperatures, the surreal feeling of gaining elevation faster than your body thinks it should. But it wasn’t just the scenery that made the trek unforgettable. It was the people — the quiet kindness of the porters who cheered us into camp each afternoon; the playful banter and songs echoing along the trail; the care and professionalism of the guides who knew exactly when to push and when to let us rest.

What I didn’t expect was how close we would all become — not just as a trekking group, but with the entire Tanzanian team. There was warmth in every greeting, laughter shared over every meal, and an overwhelming sense of shared purpose that tied us all together. Whether we were watching the sunset turn the sky pink over Kikelewa Camp, sipping soup after a long hike, or catching our breath on the final push to the summit, we were never alone. We were part of something much bigger than ourselves.

Onex Mwitore – The Steady Hand at the Helm
From day one, Onex Mwitore, our lead guide, was calm, kind, and in total command of the route. His leadership was the reason all seven of us reached the summit. He checked in constantly — on our pace, our spirits, and our health — while also teaching us how to acclimate, how to move, how to think at altitude. He carried the weight of responsibility with ease and never let us forget why we were there. His guidance was quiet but strong, a steady heartbeat beneath the trek. Because of Onex, all 7 of us summited Kilimanjaro.

Josef – The Storyteller and Friend
Josef brought humor and heart to every day on the trail. Whether trekking alongside us or joining us for meals, he shared stories and laughter that helped us relax and settle into the rhythm of the mountain. He made the trek feel lighter, while still giving us the steady guidance needed to move through the physical challenges. Friendly, engaging, and always quick with a joke — he made sure the beauty of the landscape was matched by joy in the journey.

Richard – The Soul of the Mountain
From day one, Richard’s smile was constant — and so was his presence. I connected with him most deeply. As we walked, we shared stories about our lives, our families, our goals. He had an incredible gift: making you feel truly seen and respected, while also gently encouraging you to push further, to believe in yourself. I had the privilege of summiting with Richard, pole pole, all the way to the top. As the first light of sunrise lit the snow and rock in a blaze of orange, he snapped our photo — and I found myself fighting back tears. It was a moment I’ll never forget.

Saleem – The Chef Who Fed Our Bodies and Spirits
Then there was Saleem — our chef, and in many ways, the heartbeat of our trek. His food was nourishing, restorative, and always exactly what we needed after a hard day at altitude. His soups, in particular, were like medicine — warming you from the inside and bringing fresh life to tired legs. Saleem always came by the meal tent with a smile, checking in to see if we enjoyed the food, laughing with us on the trail, and somehow always having a hot meal ready when we arrived at camp.

And just when we thought the trek was over, he surprised us one last time. At the Marangu Gate, we assumed the porters and kitchen crew had all gone home. But when we arrived at a small roadside restaurant for our final meal, there was Saleem — behind the counter, grilling fresh chicken, cooking potatoes, preparing fruit. One last act of care from a man who had already given us so much.

This trip to Kilimanjaro was more than a trek. It was a lesson in humility, perseverance, and the power of community in the wild. I came to train for a summit in Alaska — but I left with something more lasting: a deeper sense of what it means to climb, and who you’re really climbing with. My next step, to stand 6,960m in Argentina atop the mighty Aconcagua. Kilimanjaro has brought this dream to within my grasp, and I could not be more excited for 2026.

Thank you, KE Adventure. And thank you to the incredible team in Tanzania — especially Onex, Josef, Richard, and Saleem. You gave me more than just a summit. You gave me a story of magic and wonder as I walk among giants.

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By Ben from Colorado | 26 August 2025

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Trek of a Lifetime

K2 and Concordia

This is arguably the most spectacular trek I’ve ever done. The sheer scale of the Baltoro Glacier, the surrounding moraine, and the mountains around Concordia is simply epic.

The combination of altitude, heat / sun, terrain, and length make this quite a difficult hike. Once you get onto the Baltoro Glacier (on the 4th day of the trekking portion of the itinerary), you’re hiking along a very long ice and boulder field with loosely defined paths that are constantly changing. Quite often, ... you are just picking your way through a pile of rocks, following the mule droppings to find an acceptable path.

The temperature can get quite high and the sun quite searing, especially at the lower altitudes. Wake up calls were at 3:30am – 4:30am pretty much every day to get an early start to beat the heat. Make sure you bring cat 4 glacier goggles to manage the sunshine. The weather will also change constantly, so keep your waterproofs handy at all times.

The highlight of the trip of course is the time spent at Concordia. K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrums are all there right in front of you, with Chogolisa and Mitre Peak on the other side, and Baltoro Kangri further down the way. Make sure you take the time there to just sit and enjoy the spectacle.

Note that there isn’t a lot of camping or trekking infrastructure in this part of Pakistan. A lot of the bridges tend to get taken out by rock falls and flooding, so plans will constantly change. There is a high probability that you’ll need that one contingency day in the schedule to deal with such things, and KE does a great job managing all of this.

By Venkatadri from Toronto, Canada | 23 August 2025

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Thoroughly enjoyed it all

High Peaks of the Balkans

This was my 3rd KE Trip and I have enjoyed them all.Well organised, great guides so I recommend KE to friends regularly. An excellent informative guide, passionate about Albania- I learnt so much, thank you Dritan.

By Chris from Shropshire | 11 August 2025

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Highlights of Vietnam Explorer

Excellent organisation, prompt response to issues arising, brilliant holiday, took all the stress out of having a superb adventure.

By Joanna from Cumbria | 11 August 2025

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Julian Alps

Slovenian Family Adventure - Julian Alps

An organised and well structured holiday with great activities and good hotel.

By Jo from Worcester Park | 11 August 2025

★ ★ ★ ★

Lofoten Islands

Fjords and Fjells of the Lofoten Islands

Great literary, expertly lead trip and a reasonable price for Norway.

By Rob from Ripon | 06 August 2025

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A perfect way to do the TMB

Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

4th trek with KE Adventure and another excellent trek with great partners. Always a few special surprises. Very well organised, good accommodation and meals. Not cheap but trusted. A perfect way to do the TMB, a great balance all the highlights, with comfortable accommodation and meals.

By Paul from Warrington | 05 August 2025

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Tour du Mont Blanc Hut to Hut

Tour du Mont Blanc - Hut to Hut

Excellent and enjoyable trip and thanks for your organisation.

By Tim from Nuneaton | 04 August 2025

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Everything I hoped for

Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

The tour was everything I hoped for, and then some. Very well organised from initial enquiry to execution. The accommodation, food and guide made this a pleasurable experience rather than a trial - good company on the tour cannot be guaranteed, but my fellow travellers topped it of. Grading the trip is extremely difficult to do. I was concerned that I wouldn't cope, but shouldn't have worried. Itinerary was well explained. I'll be looking at other KE Adventures for more 'bucket list' memories.

By Andy from Carlisle | 04 August 2025

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Really enjoyed the trip

Peaks and Passes of the Nubra Valley

Third trip in three years, everything ran smoothly, really enjoyed it, no complaints. Second trip with Pekma, he is very kind, knowledgeable and extremely safety conscious. Great chap !! Always happy and laughing.

By Andy from Crediton | 31 July 2025

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Monte Rosa Trek

Tour de Monte Rosa

Really good communications, description of the walk is spot on, accommodation is great, the guides are great, and the walks are great. Lovely walk, quiet, fab paths, loved the refugio Theodule the most. Amazing amazing view of the matterhorn. Tracey was absolutely excellent. she judged us all really well and gave those that were able to walk a bit quicker the freedom to go on ahead if safe and also managed to get the slower ones to speed up when required. Knowledgable, endlessly enthusiast, ... kind, happy and selfless. Very easy to get on with. Chatty when required but also happy not to talk.

By Nesta from Bishops Castle | 31 July 2025

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Tour de Monte Rosa Trek

Tour de Monte Rosa

Very professional support and guiding. The trip description accurately represents what we found on the ground. What a fantastic leader! Very supportive and encouraging and made the trip great fun. I would be delighted to go on future trips guided by Tracey.

By Paul from Holmfirth | 31 July 2025

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Extremely well planned

Rising Sun Japan Walking Explorer

We absolutely loved our holiday which gave us a chance to experience Japan on a more local level as we were warmly greeted by nearly all of the hosts exceptions being larger establishments. An excellent mix to allow city and countryside living. We tagged on a few days at the end to allow time to properly see Osaka. All of the establishments we stayed in provided excellent meals and service. Dining out in Japan was much cheaper than we had imagined. Once there it was up to the individual to ... spend as much or as little as they wanted. Many of the establishments were not only exceptional but also provided us with lasting memories.

By Catherine from Kilmarnock | 30 July 2025

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Triglav

Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

Enjoyable, challenging trip. Organisation and local guide were good. [Our guide David] Experienced and competent, adjusted plans to take account of weather and worked with group to summit Triglav.

By Steve from London | 30 July 2025

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Fann Mountains

The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek

This was both our first trek and our first trip with KE. It was everything we hoped it would be. We had great guides and a great group - a splendid time was had by all. Well planned trip, thoughtful schedule combined culture, sightseeing and trekking, fantastic guiding, and good head office support communication.

By Ollie from Australia | 30 July 2025

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Fabulous mountains

Trek the High Taurus Mountains and Cappadocia

Ibrahim was our guide - we were very lucky . He is passionate about his country and gave us loads of information on history , peoples and traditions and wildlife . 5 of us were ill and he took us to drs , made sure we ate and helped in an way he could - a superb guide
The Taurus mountains are truely awesome - sparse , arid and stunning . I feel I need not visit the Grand Canyon as I can’t believe it could be more beautiful . The mountain lakes were magical and warm enough to swim .
The ... first day walk was minimal and we arrived at camp at 2 with nothing to do - KE should arrange a longer first walk as we all had energy . The next two days were pretty walks but nothing special for experienced walkers . Cappadocia walks were fabulous - a real other world and I have never seen anything like it - well worth every moment in the heat of 34 and again Ibrahim went out of his way to help us and to give loads of history and information . His enthusiasm was infectious

Camping and hotels were good but food was totally appaling and inadequate - not suitable for 7-10 hour treks . We had to ask fur porridge and were given a bag of oats and hot milk . Three x we had eggs in the morning .
Lunch was exactly the same - bland cheese , tinned aubergines/ beans tuna - cake in a packet and a chocolate bar and juice drink and piece of fruit . No meat and monotonous as was dinner - virtually the same each night . I counted the meats the vegetable stew one night - 3 morsels - after a 10 hour trek . When we did have meat - that was it with pasta - a meat stew - apart from the day after we complained . Every night bar one - dessert was watermelon . The cook was lovely but he either had no idea or had been given a minimal budget . KE NEED TO SORT THIS -the fact that I was ill was only aggravated but the poor food and diet offered . The evening food was booked at the hotel - a set menu and very very bland and boring . The only good food was when we had lunch out in cappadoicia and the final day of the trek - Ibrahim took us to amazing restaurants and cafes
For this reason I have given this a 4 star and i I’ll suggest anyone planning to book , first check with Ke If this has been sorted
Also — FYI- KE do not help woth arranging hot air balloons but the hotel can do this easily . Ibrahim was amazing in that he helped us to see shows - The whirling Dervish , that we wanted to see

By Kanika from Taurus mountains - turkey | 28 July 2025

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review Kanika. We are pleased that you had a fabulous trip with a great tour leader. It is most usual for us to receive complaints about the food on any of our trips to Turkey and, as you will be aware from our private correspondence with you, action has been taken to ensure this does not happen in future.

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Amazing trek through picture postcard Switzerland

Via Alpina Trekking - Meiringen to Lenk

A really good trek along the Via Alpina route through Switzerland - the views were absolutely stunning in all directions and we were constantly saying "Wow" to each other! Routes extremely well marked / signposted in addition to the app directions so very easy to follow and logistics seamless with hotels and luggage transfer. Definitely some tough days with long, steep ascents and descents, but there are shorter / easier routes available on most days also to account for potential bad weather. ... Not a cheap place to visit eg bus fares were crazy, but definitely worth it

By Philip from Oxford, UK | 28 July 2025

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Family Adventures in the Algarve

The range of activities was brilliant and the amount of challenge was tailored to individuals to keep us all learning new skills. The team looking after us were superb and ensured that we were all having fun. They really seemed to enjoy seeing us all enjoy ourselves. The whole holiday was a lot of fun and we were incredibly well looked after through all aspects of the holiday. It felt like being welcomed into a new family. The eco-credentials of the holiday are very sound.

By Matt from Devon | 26 July 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A superb trip to a wonderful country

Salt Flats and Volcanoes of Bolivia

Our trip to Bolivia was full of amazing destinations and experiences. Lake Titicaca was magical, the Salt Flats unbelievable and the walks in the mountains, although high at 5000 metres were unmissable . Our group was small, very friendly and our leader Juan was a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our accomodation was varied and always good and transport between destinations comfortable and very safe. This is a tour we would not hesitate to recommend and like us you will thoroughly enjoy.

By Alyson from Truscott Cornwall | 22 July 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Portuguese Way

Walking Camino - The Portuguese Way - 2 Weeks

The walking holidays provided are well graded on their degree of difficulty. The arrangements are clear and straightforward. Finally the KE staff are friendly and helpful. The accommodation was consistently very good throughout the holiday. All four of us enjoyed the walk, in a part of Portugal and Spain, which we hadn't previously visited.

By Paul from Norwich | 21 July 2025