They promised we would make it up the mountain, and we did.
Our group of nine successfully climbed Meru as a warm up, then completed the summit of Kilimanjaro. The trip leaders were experienced and helpful. The porters came to our huts and tents every morning with hot coffee to start the day. Our pace was set for success. Along the way we were passed by several groups who later stopped and suffered because they tried to rush the big climb. Our guides were knowledgeable and happy to share what they knew about the flora and fauna we were passing through. The food was decent and there was more than enough. It's a cold climb so bring a warm sleeping bag, puffy jacket, hat and mitts. You may want to bring a compact air mattress for the tenting on Kilimanjaro trip.