Tips for a Successful Climb on Mount Kilimanjaro

Damavand’s peaks range in altitude from 18,400 feet to more than 19,000 feet. Steam rises from the hot springs and fumaroles that pockmark this dormant volcano, and two small glaciers provide dazzling views. Be honest and transparent with your guides about how you’re feeling at all times.
For me I was very comfortable in trekking pants everyday and combined it with thermal underpants on summit night. If you’re climbing Kilimanjaro and want to bring friends and family who don’t climb along for the safari experience of a lifetime then we offer our “safari only” option. Tanzania Kilimanjaro Safari This is  a great way to celebrate your success on Kilimanjaro with those closest to you. Custom dates can be arranged to suit their desired itinerary alongside meeting us after the climb and heading on safari with the team to both Tarangire National Park and Ngorogoro crater.

If they are unwilling to do that, then, if it’s important to you, ask if you can get an idea of your fellow climbers’ approximate ages, their gender and nationality? And if you have specific requirements when it comes to your fellow companions then ask if they have a certain trek that will be more suitable for you. We consider all of the routes except the Arrow Point route to be relatively safe if walked sensibly. We do not  offer climbs on the Arrow Point route as the risk of falling rock is unmanageable .
During these months, climbing Kilimanjaro is at its peak in terms of favorable weather conditions. Clear skies and relatively warm temperatures during the day, especially at lower altitudes, make this period ideal for climbers. However, it is essential to note that due to the favorable weather, this period witnessed higher footfall, resulting in more crowded routes. As altitude sickness is a potential risk when climbing Kilimanjaro, it is advisable to incorporate altitude training into your physical preparation. While it may not be possible for everyone to train at high altitudes, there are still ways to simulate the effects of altitude on your body.

Horombo hut is similar to Mandara hut only that Horombo has a larger capacity with the ability to accommodate about 120 climbers at a go. They share the same A-shaped design but the Mandara hut is more lively with a huge turnout of climbers, guides, and porters giving it a more adventurous and exciting feel. Trail conditions, weather and the group's level of fitness can affect hiking times. Entering Kili's alpine desert zone, we reach Lava Tower Camp (15,200') for an extra day of acclimatization before the summit push. Set at the foot of Kibo Peak, this camp offers wonderful views over the Shira Plateau.
We advise a minimum of two months of physical preparation; if you are already an experienced hiker, we advise less preparation. The optimum workout consists of four to six-hour day treks with mild elevation changes with a 20-pound pack. Focus on extensive workouts at a slow pace because endurance is crucial.

An aerial view of Kilimanjaro in December 2009.Kibo is the largest cone on the mountain and is more than 24 km wide at the Saddle Plateau altitude. The last activity here, dated to 150,000–200,000 years ago, created the current Kibo summit crater. Kibo is capped by an almost symmetrical cone with escarpments rising 180 to 200 m on the south side.
We will sample the local food, play football with the kids and experience the way of life in rural and urban Uganda. We will also add in a visit to the Equator before leaving this beautiful country. This is one trip that may chance your perspective maybe even your life. We can only organize this trip for a group of 4 or more people. For example, on ourInca trail treksyou will be drop 700m/ 2,296 feet to 1,000m/ 3,280 feet on different days all on steep rocky stairs.

The glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro have played a crucial role in shaping the mountain’s features. Over thousands of years, these massive bodies of ice have  carved deep valleys and created impressive cirques on the mountain’s slopes. The powerful force exerted by moving glaciers has contributed to the formation of distinct peaks and ridges that define Mount Kilimanjaro as Tanzania’s highest mountain. The magma composition played a crucial role in shaping Mount Kilimanjaro.
They’re linked by a big saddle of Mars-like landscapes where you’ll camp on the first day on certain routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. Mawenzi itself is a heavily-eroded rock stack that can be climbed but is considered extremely challenging. Every year, we lead over 150 climbs and guide more than 1,000 people. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors, and journalists.
The good news is that we have excellent arrangements for the hiring of all the key kit components if you wanted to – and discounts with some of the major retailers. We are aligned with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project . KPAP is a non-profit organization that monitors Kilimanjaro operators to protect the welfare of porters. Many Kilimanjaro operators underpay, underfeed and overload their staff. The only way to be sure your operator isn’t part of the problem is to climb with a KPAP Partner Company.

Climbing to an altitude of nearly 6,000 meters is no picnic but can be accomplished by most hikers with the assistance of a guide that knows the terrain and local environment. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, before moving to Africa at the age of 21, Sarah Kingdom is a mountain climber and guide, traveler, yoga teacher, trail runner, and mother of two. When she is not climbing or traveling she lives on a cattle ranch in central Zambia. She guides and runs trips regularly in India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, and Ethiopia, taking climbers up Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro numerous times a year. This is the most popular and therefore the most crowded climbing route. This is a scenic route that offers good opportunities for acclimatization, but be prepared for crowds, especially on summit night.
Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the highest peak in Africa and a remarkable example of a volcano-turned freestanding mountain. Its formation began millions of years ago with volcanic activity that spewed lava and ash, gradually building up layers over time. Through the process of erosion and weathering, these layers were shaped into the majestic mountain we see today. Try not to simply see the trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro as just that – a trek to the summit. Any adventure on this incredible mountain is worth it in its own right, no matter if you hit the highest heights of Uhuru Peak on the Kibo cone or not.

Oh, we are doing the Northern Circuit, so a day time summit though hopefully followed by a night in the crater, if our bodies have cooperated with the altitude. It looks like it is a waterproof jacket first and  foremost, but does have a fleeced inner layer, I assume you have that layer in your jacket. I suspect it doesn’t provide the greatest insulation and therefore might not be the warmest choice for Kili, but if you layer up well you should be okay. As for your legs, fleeced trekking trousers with a thermal base layer is sufficient for Kilimanjaro. The desire to stand at the very top of Africa draws something like 50,000 trekkers to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro every year. But that’s actually only a fraction of the total number of people who come to the beautiful country of Tanzania.