Climbing Mt. Kenya... Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro...



Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro!

Led by Mary Mumbi Kariuki, known as the best female guide on both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya, you are in for a true African experience!

Mary, along with her guides and porters, will make you feel at home and a part of their family. A perfect way to achieve your dream to reach the top of Mt. Kilimamjaro.... with your "African family".

Don't delay, book your African Adventure of a lifetime! Call us at 1-604-836-2321 or e-mail at info@NaturalTrekking.com.

Click here to read the article Trekking to the 'Roof of Africa' in SkyTalk - the YVR Airport and Sea Island Community Newspaper. Click on Nov 2008 and see page 12.

Details are below. For a copy of the daily itinerary click here Kilimanjaro Itinerary.

From $2900US* per person
* based on 2 passengers travelling.

- 11 Day Lemosho Route - allows for excellent acclimatization to reach the summit
- Group Training is available and is highly recommended (see below)

Kilimanjaro Trek Includes
- 2 nights Hotel in Arusha based on Bed & Breakfast
- All Transfers, Guides & Porters
- Kilimanjaro Climb & Permits
- Group Climbing equipment
- Food - 3 meals a day
- Tents & Chairs
- Rescue Fees
- Assistance with Medical, Visa & Flight information
- Gear & Packing Tips

Not Included
- Airfare
- Hotels enroute (possible stop in Amsterdam)
- Cancellation & Medical Insurance
- Tanzania Visas
- Tour Extensions available
- Contact Access Natural Healing for Homeopathic alternatives to Vaccines & Immunizations.

Group Training for Mt. Kilimanjaro

- $120 per month (includes HST)
- Includes 4 hours/week. Each week consists of:
- 2 evenings of 2 hours hiking or snowshoeing
- additional half or full day hikes/snowshoes will be added at an incremental charge

*Fundraising
Lois will be fundraising for her charity of choice, the Alzheimer Society of BC and encourages participants to fundraise for theirs.

This is not a mandatory element of the tour but Lois feels that any amount, no matter how small, raised to help charities is always greatly appreciated.

Fundraising also makes reaching the goal of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro even more rewarding!

Individual Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya Climbs

Natural Trekking is the GSA (General Sales Agent) in Canada for Standout Adventures Tours and Travel, a Kenyan tour company run by Kenyans.

Options include Mt. Kenya trekking tours from $1512US for 7 days on the picturesque Sirimon / Narumoru route.

Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking options include the well known Marangu route from $1800US for 6nights/7days. Prices are per person based on two people travelling together.

There are a multitude of Mt. Kenya climbing and Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing tours available. Click on the following links for sample itineraries.

Kilimanjaro 7 Day Marangu Route.
Kilimanjaro 8 Day Machame Route.
Kilimanjaro 10 Day Lemosho Route.
Kilimanjaro 11 Day Lemosho Route.

For additional information on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro click on the following links.

Kilimanjaro - What does it look like?
Kilimanjaro History.
Kilimanjaro Geology.
Kilimanjaro Records.

Please contact us for more details at 1-604-836-2321 or e-mail us at info@NaturalTrekking.com.

If you want an authentic African climbing experience, Standout Adventures is the company for you!

Standout Adventures Tours and Travel...

Standout Adventures is owned and operated by Mary Kariuki or Mumbi - her African Kikuyu name. Mary is rated as the best female guide for trekking Mt. Kenya or trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro. Her vast experience in tour leading is well accompanied by her sense of humour. You will be amazed by her keen organizing abilities.

Though Mary and Standout Adventures is backed by a team of knowledgeable, courteous and attentive staff, she organizes and conducts every expedition. Standout Adventures will facilitate your East African experience with European quality service. You can rest assured that you are in the safe hands of experts as you realize your vacation dreams.

Standout Adventures invites you to share in the beauty and magic of East Africa either as a group or alone. We stand out from the crowd.