Ultimate Kilimanjaro, the #1 Kilimanjaro guide service, has added more group climb dates to its 2013 expedition schedule due to growing demand. Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the tallest free standing mountain in the world and is the highest mountain in…
Do you need to use oxygen on Kilimanjaro? At all altitudes, the percentage of oxygen in the air is constant at 21%. However, the number of oxygen molecules changes due to air pressure. At sea level, air is compressed, squeezing oxygen molecules…
Where is Crater Camp? Crater Camp is a campsite that is located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at around 18,800 feet above sea level, it is very close to the summit Uhuru Peak which lies at 19,340 feet above sea…
Kilimanjaro outfitters begin their trips from two main Tanzanian cities – Moshi and Arusha. The simplest way to travel to these destinations is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport, sometimes referred to as KIA (airport code: JRO). Once you arrive at…
Former tennis star Martina Navratilova was hospitalized after her attempt to climb Kilimanjaro was cut short when she experienced high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), a potentially fatal form of altitude sickness. HAPE is a dangerous build-up of fluid in the lungs. The treatment…
On January 12, Jessica Biel along with fellow celebrities on the Summit on the Summit team, climbed to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Point. Each member reached the top successfully. “The Summit on the Summit team has reached the top of…
Jessica Biel, along with the Summit on the Summit team, made it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This was the first time that a team of cultural influencers and clean water advocates climbed the mountain to raise awareness of the global…
Following the much publicized BT Red Nose Climb for Comic Relief, where a team of UK celebrities climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for malaria prevention earlier this year, next January a group of US celebrities are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Summit on the Summit to raise awareness…
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…
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…
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…
