Tears welled in the eyes of everyone as they experienced the joy of seeing their teammates, especially the sick and hurting ones, succeed in their quest for alpine glory. It's convenient, but flights are seasonal and expensive. The best bet for price and availability is to fly into Nairobi, Kenya, and make the five-hour drive to Arusha. Kenya does not require a visa for Americans staying less than 30 days. Malaria pills are also recommended.
Tanzanian law requires the use of local guides and porters on the mountain.
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