Exposure to higher altitudes will help you acclimatize to Mount Kilimanjaro. At home, trekking at high peaks will test your ability to adapt to the altitude. Even though any acclimatization you experience would be temporary, and would likely not be present when…
A band of nine UK celebrities are climbing Kilimanjaro in a charity climb, known as the BT Red Nose Climb for Comic Relief (Comic Relief is a British charity organization). The goal of this trek is to raise money to help the people of Africa combat malaria. Malaria is the…
All nine members of the Red Nose Climb made it to the summit today. Although nearly all climbers experienced some form of altitude sickness or minor injuries during the climb, they each made the gruelling ascent in the cold, windy mountain air and reached Uhuru…
Swahili and English are the main languages spoken in Tanzania. Here are some useful phrases: English Swahili Hello Jambo How are you? Habari? Fine Mzuri Sana What’s your name? Jina lako nin nani? My name is… Jina langu ni… Goodbye Kwaheri Please…
What is the best backpack for climbing Kilimanjaro? Everyone is familiar with backpacks. After all, we lugged around our things in classic book bags as children as we walked from classroom to classroom and traveled to and from school. There are many…
Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and other regional carriers serve Tanzania. They operate key domestic routes such as Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, and Dar es Salaam, as well as international connections. However, dealing with these airlines is not always straightforward. Their…
On Kilimanjaro, it is acceptable to wear boots, trail shoes or both, as we discussed here. Compared to boots, the main advantage of wearing shoes is that they weigh less. This conserves energy in the long run, which you will need to…
What are the Best Boots for Climbing Kilimanjaro? Having the right footwear is very important. Because you are spending many hours each day hiking in your boots, if they don’t fit right or work as expected, they can be the source of…
Continuing on the previous post on the Kilimanjaro Climb Survey, below are the summarized results of the last 10 questions: 76% of climbers experienced at least one symptom of altitude sickness 33% of climbers used Diamox 100% of climbers rated their fitness level…
Earlier this month, Ultimate Kilimanjaro posted a Kilimanjaro Climb Survey on the discussion forums of Lonely Planet, Summit Post and Trip Advisor. The purpose of the survey was to collect data that could assist others who are considering climbing Kilimanjaro in their decision making….
Most people avoid climbing during Mount Kilimanjaro’s two rainy seasons. However, it is certainly possible to climb Kilimanjaro during these periods. But there are a few things you should understand before committing to a rainy season trek. When is the Rainy Season…
Which type of footwear is best for climbing Kilimanjaro? When people think of a mountain expedition, they naturally think they need some big, clunky boots to tackle the harsh weather. However, technology has come a long way. Nowadays, boots have become much…
How to Dress on Mount Kilimanjaro It is said that the trek from the gate to the peak of Kilimanjaro is like walking from the equator to Antarctica. The temperatures you may encounter on Mount Kilimanjaro can be over 100 degrees to…
While in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will have the opportunity to visit a Masai village, known as a boma. It typically costs about $50 per vehicle, although the fee is negotiable. Whether or not a boma visit is worthwhile is dependent…
Outfitting yourself for Kilimanjaro does not have to be expensive. If you have seen our comprehensive gear list, you know that there is quite a bit of gear and equipment needed to climb Kilimanjaro. This is a given because of the extreme…
