To be a top Kilimanjaro operator, one must be focused on safety. After all, being at extremely high altitude has its risks. And leading people up the mountain, some of whom have little to no experience in the outdoors, means the outfitter…
When you climb Kilimanjaro, its high altitude is undoubtedly the number one obstacle in reaching the summit. It is the most common cause of having a rough time on the mountain overall as well as failing to get to the top, Uhuru…
If you are climbing Kilimanjaro, you should be aware of a condition called Acute Mountain Sickness, or AMS. AMS occurs when the human body reacts negatively to high altitude due to a lack of oxygen. High altitude is defined as an altitude…
Ultimate Kilimanjaro, the #1 guide service on Kilimanjaro, has recently made significant improvements to its climbing operations. For nearly a decade, Ultimate Kilimanjaro has guided thousands of clients on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africas highest peak. However, their success is not measured by how…
Here is a photo sent to us by our clients showing AltitudeTech’s altitude training system set up in their home. Sleeping at a simulated altitude of 10,500 feet for 6-8 weeks is recommended for pre-acclimatization for Kilimanjaro. Read more here: http://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/high-altitude-training.htm
Altitude sickness is the main cause of fatalities on Mount Kilimanjaro. Therefore, many operators have oxygen available to treat climbers who have developed moderate or severe altitude sickness. Upon request, Ultimate Kilimanjaro will carry oxygen for emergency purposes only, to treat a…
Crater Camp is a campsite that is located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, around 18,800 feet above sea level. (Uhuru Peak is 19,345 feet above sea level.) It is utilized by some climb operators during longer routes, usually via the Lemosho…
