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…
Many who venture to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro extend their stay to enjoy a safari. And for good reason – Tanzania is the mecca for wildlife viewing, with national parks, game reserves and conservation areas comprising more than 25% of its land. The Serengeti…
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…
We often get asked for recommendations on gear items. There are a myriad of quality brands and products, so what you ultimately find visually appealing, functional and economical is a personal choice. However, we would like to point out specific products that…
Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and other local carriers that serve Tanzania are sometimes difficult to deal with. Their websites might be down, do not allow online booking, and telephone calls and e-mails frequently go unanswered. A dependable way to…
We often get asked for recommendations on gear items. There are a myriad of quality brands and products, so what you ultimately find visually appealing, functional and economical is a personal choice. However, we would like to point out specific products that we…
We often get asked for recommendations on gear items. There are a myriad of quality brands and products, so what you ultimately find visually appealing, functional and economical is a personal choice. However, we would like to point out specific products that we…
Signs at the park gates offer words of caution for climbers. Here’s what they say: POINTS TO REMEMBER Hikers attempting to reach the summit should be physically fit. If you have a sore throat, cold or breathing problems, do not go beyond…
There are not many choices when it comes to flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Most people fly with KLM, a Dutch airline that offers daily service from the USA (through partner airlines) via Amsterdam. Regional flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport are available through Ethiopian…
National Geographic News published some stunning satellite images of Africa last month, courtesy of United Nations Envitonment Program. One of the images shows the glacial retreat occuring on Mount Kilimanjaro between 1976 and 2006. It is estimated that the glaciers have decreased by…
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….
