What I wish I knew before climbing Kilimanjaro is that Kilimanjaro mountain climbing can be a bit tricky if you’re new to high altitudes, outdoor camping, and long marathons. More importantly, not knowing how to prepare to climb the mountain or navigate its local marketplace could wind up costing you a lot of money and...Read More
Because Kilimanjaro National Park fees account for 60-70% of total climbing costs, I thought it was important to explain the different components that contribute to your hike, how they’re structured, and the way they’re calculated. A quick Google search will yield Kilimanjaro treks ranging from $2,000 to $4,000. Though this is the most common price...Read More
Table of Contents1. Test Your Body Before Committing To Your Kilimanjaro Hike2. Full Moon Kilimanjaro Climbs Are A Scam & You Should Steer Clear3. Avoid Foreign Agencies & Find A Local Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Company To Run Your Expedition 4. Assess Your Kilimanjaro Guides and Porters Because They're Not All Licensed 5. Don't Forget To...Read More
This fitness training for Kilimanjaro blog is an excellent resource for showing beginners how to prepare to climb Kilimanjaro. It will go over general workout methods that are frequently overlooked during preparations, as well as exercises to avoid while training. Do You Need To Train For Kilimanjaro Treks? Kilimanjaro hikes are simple and straightforward. Though...Read More
WHAT TO PACK FOR KILIMANJARO TREKS? FOOTWEAR 1. Hiking Socks Pack 5-8 pairs of trekking socks depending on the Kilimanjaro routes and number of days of the trek. I usually wear, on Kilimanjaro, 2 socks at a time to reduce friction, however, a good pair of new synthetic socks can fairly do the trick. Bring...Read More
Climbing Kilimanjaro during the transitional months is the best way to avoid crowds while still trekking in good weather. These months combine the best of the wet and dry seasons of the year. Before deciding on the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, it’s critical to understand the weather patterns throughout the year. Did You...Read More
Knowing how to prevent Mount Kilimanjaro altitude sickness by implementing effective acclimatization systems, as illustrated in’ the how-to climb Kilimanjaro distance and elevations’ guide, will greatly improve your chances of reaching the mountain’s summit. — Tim Z. Did You Know That Acclimatization Is A Critical Component Of Reaching The Summit Of Kilimanjaro? Because Mount Kilimanjaro...Read More
Karl Egloff, a Swiss-Ecuadorian, holds the current fastest combined ascent and descent time record, clocking in at 6 hours 56 minutes and 24 seconds in August 2014, beating Jornet’s combined time of 7 hours 14 minutes. Table of Contents1. Test Your Body Before Committing To Your Kilimanjaro Hike2. Full Moon Kilimanjaro Climbs Are A Scam...Read More
