Bonjour,
A tout ce qui projette de faire l'ascension du kilimanjaro, voilà quelques informations. Il est impossible de grimper sans passer par une agence. Si vous passez par des agences locales, le prix dépendra de la voie empruntée, du nombre de personnes, en camp ou en lodge, du nombre de jours...mais aussi parfois de la compagnie tout simplement. Cela peut varier parfois du simple ou double, mais généralement cela coûte de 800$ américains à 1300$ américains (parfois 1600$, si vous voulez être seul(e) sur une voie peu fréquentée, en 7 jours).
J'ai passé une journée à Moshi (depuis Arusha c'est à peu près la même chose), avec une amie canadienne rencontré sur place. Nous avons fait plusieurs agences...nous avions envie d'utiliser la voie Rongay, pour ne pas se retrouver avec des centaines de touristes en chemin...et pour ma part je ne disposais que d'un bon sac de couchage et d'une bonne paire de chaussures!!! Donc, pas de vestes (pour la pluie et le froid), écharpe, cagoule, bâtons...J'ai voyagé à travers toute l'afrique australe, je n'avais pas envie d'acheter (beaucoup trop cher), ni de me trimballer tout l'équipement nécessaire juste pour cette ascension. De plus, je n'avais jamais fait l'ascension d'aucunes montagnes...même pas 3000m. Donc pas d'expériences pour ma part...j'ai vraiment joué la touriste 😉😉😉...mon amie canadienne en avait, ainsi que mon ami japonais qui nous a accompagné.
Finalement, la meilleure solution fût l'agence Kessy Brothers, en prennant 7 jours, par la voie Rongay (la descente par voie Marangu), à trois. Nous avons eu gratuitement tout l'équipement nécessaire (sacs de couchage, batons, cagoule, lunettes, torches...) ainsi que bien sûr tentes, nourriture (en quantité considérable...nous n'avons jamais eu faim)...porteurs à notre service...Cela nous a coûté 965 $, tout compris. Ce tarif est vraiment très très correcte compte tenue de la formule. La très grande majorité des personnes payent beaucoup plus pour le même trip. Certes, il est vivement conseillé de ne pas demander une réduction du prix car sinon on peut se retrouver avec peu de nourriture ou alors les porteurs sont peu ou pas payés...mais nous avons décidé de payer moins l'ascension et de donner plus en tips. En effet, en plus du prix de l'ascension, vous devez donner des tips...généralement 6 à 10$/personne/jour. Ce n'est pas obligatoire mais compte tenue de la situation très très précaire des porteurs...il est vivement conseillé d'en donner. Vous les remettez à la fin de l'ascension, directement à la personne concernée. Nous avons donné 142$ chacun, en donnant par exemple 40$/porteur, 70$ pour le cuisinier...
Pour cette ascension, même si je n'avais pas l'expérience de la haute montagne, j'avais auparavant énormément marché, mais principalement sur des terrains plats...en Namibie, en Zambie, à Zanzibar. Il est nécessaire d'y aller pole-pole (doucement) dans la dernière partie et de boire beaucoup d'eau. Après, c'est au cas par cas...des gens (avec l'expérience ou pas) y arrivent, d'autres souffrent par l'altitude...Nous avions l'habitude avec mes compagnons, après le repas de midi, de continuer à marcher 1 à 2 heures un peu plus en hauteur et de redescendre au camp, juste pour l'acclimatisation. ça a participé aussi à la réussite de notre ascension. Sinon, c'est la chance, les compagnons et le mental qui font le reste.
Si vous voulez d'autres renseignements, n'hésitez pas.
Hakunamatata,
Cordialement,
Malayaa
je suis en "consultation" pour choisir les agences pour faire le kili et les parcs du Nord-Ouest de la Tanzanie.
le meilleur prix est effectivement avec KessyBrother, mais je me posais la question du serieux de l'agence.
apparement, t'en est contente ? est-ce une agence serieuse ? quaité de la prestation, nourriture, etc etc
pour le reste, as-tu des conseil des recommandations pour visiter la tanzanie ? endroit à voir,
as-tu trouver des hostel Backpakers facilement sur place ?
comment t'as fait pour l'antipalu : medicament (malarone) ou vetement long ?
Bonjour,
Je te confirme que je suis satisfaite de l'agence Kessy Brothers...c'est la raison pour laquelle je là conseille😉. Le personnel (porteurs, cuisiniers, assistant cuisinier, assistant guide) est charmant, très à l'écoute...pas de soucis. Mgosi et son assistant nous ont préparé des repas copieux, diversifiés...nous n'avons jamais eu faim, bien au contraire. Il y avait de nombreux touristes au sein de l'agence, ce qui démontre aussi son sérieux. Le seul problème lors de notre ascension fût le manque de communication de notre guide...pas assez bavard à notre goût...sinon pas de soucis. Je te conseille aussi la voie Rongay...pas trop de touristes (c'est uniquement une voie pour la montée).
Pour les auberges de jeunesse:Arusha: "Arusha Backpackers Hotel". Tu as des chambres simples (8$), doubles (14$) ainsi qu'un dortoir (4 lits-6$). Les sanitaires sont communs, nettoyés tous les matins. Le petit déjeuner est gratuit (thé, café, lait, pancakes...), servit à la terrasse de l'hôtel. Tu as quelques postes pour le net, mais c'est assez cher...je te conseille d'aller voir en face (en empruntant un garage, proche d'un restaurant indien). www.arushabackpackers.co.tz .
Cette auberge est proche de la gare routière (pour les minibus) et de l'agence Scandinavian (pour les bus pour Dar el-Salaam, Moshi ou Nairobi).
Moshi: "Kilimanjaro Backpackers Hotel". C'est le même principe qu'à Arusha, mais les prix sont respectivement 6$, 10$ et 5$. Tu n'as pas de postes internet dans l'hôtel...mais des tas de cybercafés en ville. De la terrasse, tu as une vue sur le Kilimanjaro. www.kilimanjarobackpackers.com.
Pour ces deux auberges de jeunesse, tu peux payer en dollards ou en schillings.
Dal el-Salaam: "YMCA". Il n'y a pas de dortoirs, tu as juste des chambres individuelles (10 000 shillings), doubles (12 000 shillings), triples et familiales. Je te conseille les chambres familiales (deux lits), même si tu es tout seul...c'est paradoxalement les mois cher (8000 shillings). C'est vraiment tout simple mais propre. Tu as une moustiquaire, un ventilateur et une armoire. Les sanitaires sont communs. Tu as l'adresse dans le lonely planet.
Voilà quelques adresses utiles. Je mettrais un poste avec plus d'informations d'ici peu.
Cordialement,
Malayaa.
En Tanzanie, il te faudrassûrement un certificat international de vaccination (selon le mode de transport utilisé tu seras contrôlé ou pas). Il s'agit d'un petit carnet jaune avec toutes tes vaccinations. Il est délivré gratuitement dans les hôpitaux dotés d'un centre de vaccination.
Puisque tu seras en zone de paludisme prophylaxie (zone 3), tu auras le choix entre lariam (les effets secondaires peuvent être importants et pénibles), malarone (très cher, environ 120 euros/mois) et doxypalu ou doxycycline. J'ai choisi ce dernier. Pas de soucis et pas cher.
J'ai aussi pris 2 répulsifs a appliqué directement sur le corps et 1 sur les vêtements; en sachant que je suis restée 2 mois dans la zone infectée.
N'hésites pas si tu as d'autres questions.
Malayaa
super, c'est très clair.
Ok, pour le livret jaune, je l'ai déjà, (juste 1 rappel et je suis en règle)
merci pour le tuyau sur le doxypalu ou doxycycline que je ne connaissais pas.
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I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips.
Here are my questions:
- Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages)
- I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share!
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I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography.
I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600.
I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
