Red Nose Climb Group Summits Kilimanjaro

Red Nose Climb Group Summits Kilimanjaro

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…

Useful Swahili Phrases You Should Learn

Useful Swahili Phrases You Should Learn

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…

How Do I Book Flights Within Tanzania/Africa?

How Do I Book Flights Within Tanzania/Africa?

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…

Kilimanjaro Climb Survey, Part 2

Kilimanjaro Climb Survey, Part 2

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…

Kilimanjaro Climb Survey, Part 1

Kilimanjaro Climb Survey, Part 1

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….

What’s the Masai Village Visit?

What’s the Masai Village Visit?

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…

What Gear Brands are Best?

What Gear Brands are Best?

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…