A Few Things to Know about Mount Kilimanjaro Climb in Tanzania

Here at Global Leisure and Backpacking, you will get to know a few things about Mount Kilimanjaro climbs in Tanzania. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is on many adventurous travelers’ bucket list. A combination of ‘conquering’ one of the Seven Summits, and achieving something remarkable makes it a compelling destination.

It’s not technical – you don’t need any special skills. Effectively, it’s a long, hard hike at altitude. Extreme altitude, by the end – 19,341ft is a serious undertaking. There are so many routes to reach to the top of the Mount Kilimanjaro and the longer the route, for the most part, the better the chances of good acclimatization. Never underestimate the altitude. Most people who fail to reach the summit or fall ill on the mountain, do so as a result of altitude sickness.

Before you embark on your Mount Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania, you will meet with our trekking operations manager for an extensive briefing. Route, safety procedures and health issues will be discussed in detail and you have enough time to ask any remaining questions regarding Mount Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania. Your trekking gear will be inspected to ensure that you have everything you need to be safe and comfortable. If you are missing any gear, you can rent it from us.

During your Mount Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania, you only carry your backpack with important things, for example, water for the day’s hike. Our porters will carry all equipment, food, and additional luggage – they are tough climbers and the true heroes of the mountain.

Our permanent mountain guides will lead the way. They are in charge of your safety and will encourage you and lend a helping hand, but also call the climb off due to weather, altitude sickness or injury, if necessary. Your safety is high-priority to us. Our all-mountain guides have so many years of experience in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, been up Kilimanjaro hundreds of times and all receive regular training. You are in good hands.

Our cooks are miracle workers. With simple gas cookers, they conjure up 3-course feasts, hot drinks, and snacks to revive and feed you when you require it most. Drinking water originates from mountain streams and is boiled before you drink it.

On most routes, you will sleep in high-quality two-person tents. The tents will be pitched and taken down by our team of porters. You can concentrate on getting to the top, one step at a time. When you arrive at camp after a long day’s hike, your tent will already be waiting for you. Our camping gear is imported from South Africa and Germany and of the highest standard. It is inspected and cleaned regularly by our equipment team. While there are no showers on the camping routes, you will be provided with a bowl of hot water in the morning to start the day fresh.

If you want to know more details about Mount Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania, please visit our website and contact us. Just call us at +27(0)823798676 and enjoy your Mount Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania.