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What to expect on Mt. Kilimanjaro:
At 19,340 feet above sea level, Mt. Kilimanjaro has been referred to as the “everyman’s Everest”. At Kilimanjaro Adventures, it’s our pledge to provide you with all the support and services necessary for you to enjoy the trek, reach the summit, and return safely.
Home base:
Before you begin your climb you will stay at our private hotel in Moshi, at the foot of Kilimanjaro. In our private compound you can relax by the pool, prepare your gear and rest up. You also have the benefit of talking to other climbers who have just come down the mountain.
Guides and Porters:
Each group gets it’s own personal guide, assistant guide, a cook, and 2 porters per person. Your guide or assistant will be with you most of the time and can provide you with expert information on conditions, weather, elevation, and even the local environment and wildlife. All of our guides speak English.
Daily conditions:
Every morning when you wake up you’ll be greeted with hot water for washing and hot tea. Then breakfast is served: hot porridge, fresh eggs, sausage, toast and even fresh fruit. After you pack your personal belongings in your backpack, you’re ready to hit the trail with your day-pack, water and trekking poles. The porters will pack your tent and meet you at the next camp with your gear and some hot tea later in the day.
You'll spend your day enjoying Kilimanjaro and hiking to the next camp with your guide. As you make your way up the mountain, you’ll be amazed at how quickly the porters pass you carrying 60 lbs. or more on their heads and back. By the time you arrive at the next camp, your tent will be set up, hot water will be ready for washing, and hot tea, coffee, biscuits, and popcorn will be waiting for you.
In the evening your cook will prepare another wonderful meal, usually consisting of rice or potatoes, chicken, vegetables, and fresh fruit.
Altitude:
It is important to remember that altitude sickness is a serious and real risk when climbing Kilimanjaro. Every year a few climbers die on the mountain from altitude sickness. Most people tend to feel the effects of the altitude above 15,000 ft. You might feel nauseous or have a headache. If your headache gets worse, you get nauseous or vomit, get dizzy or stagger you may be getting acute mountain sickness (AMS). If you get these symptoms do not ascend higher, and descend if possible until the symptoms pass.
One way to reduce the potential effects of altitude sickness is to be properly hydrated. Ideally you should have 4+ liters of water or liquids a day.
Some people chose to use Diamox to prevent altitude sickness. You can usually get a prescription from your doctor for this. It's also a good idea to get an updated physical and talk to your doctor about the stress of the climb, proper use of Diamox and altitude illnesses.Please remember that the real success is to make it back safely, not to reach the top!
Weather:
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More:
A detailed welcome packet will be mailed to you after your reservation has been made. In the meantime feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Breakfast under the sun with Kilimanjaro in full view.
Mohammed has been a guide for over 12 years and summitted more than 300 times
Your porters will set up and take down your tent each day