Africa
Climbing,Mount Kilimanjaro Climb,Climbing Mt Kiliamanjaro to AfricaHighest
peak.Mt Kilimanjaro one of the East Africa Mountains at an altitude of
5895m ,the highest freestanding mountain in the world and one of the seven
summits.
WHY
CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN?
Not just Because it is there!!!!! but to
bring the memory of living a few days of climbing with rich scenery, comradeship,
learning, and challenge coming down with a powerful and fit body, and
a great strength of will and self-confidence to face your daily activities!!!
Mount
kilimanjaro climb routes and prices
Mt Kilimanjaro climb 8 days Marangu route
with extra day of acclimatisation at Hormbo Hut
Climbing
Mt Kilimanjaro Machame route With extra day of acclimatisation
at Karanga Valley
Mount Kilimananjaro Trek Marangu
Route combined with a Tanzania Safari
Mount Kilimananjaro Machame Route
combined with a Tanzania Safari
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Groups/Student treks
Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya Climb Combined
Mount Meru and
Mt Kilimanjaro climb
Mount Kilimanjaro climb Umbwe,Lemosho
and Rongai routes
Mount Kilimanjaro 2008 and 2009 joining dates and
prices
Equipment Check List for Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro
is the crown of Tanzania. At an altitude of 5895m it is the highest mountain
in Africa, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, and one of
the largest volcanoes ever to burst through the earth's crust. On a clear
day it can be seen from more than 160km away, and although it stands only
three degrees below the Equator, its peak is permanently covered with
snow and ice.
Best months for trek Mt Kilimanjaro
The absolute best months for climbing are January, February, and September
since they are the warmest months
and almost clear of clouds. ,
though one could easily succeed throughout the year.
April and
early May could get heavy rain or snow, but is good if you want
a quiet clear mountain.
Also great are June through August (though colder), and November/December
(could be wetter).
Through September
and October it gets steadily warmer. October is particularly good
if you want little or no rain, mild weather and few people on the mountain.
January through
March are the warmest months, almost clear of clouds safe for a few brief
rain showers, followed by the main rainy season during April & May.
The temperatures will still be warm, but massive clouds will block visibility,
while dropping snow on the summit and heavy rain on the lower slopes
Equipment
List
- Headlamp
- Walking pole(s)/
- Sleeping Bag,
- Gaiters: To keep
mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots.
- Water purification:
This is essential as water for drinking is taken directly from mountain
streams.
- Hiking Boots:
This is the most important item on the list. You'll need a comfortable/waterproof
pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of support. Make sure they are
broken in before you get to Kilimanjaro!
Other Check
list (limit yourself)
- 1 set of thermal
underwear (top & bottom)
- 1 sleeping
bag (rating 0 C or four seasons)
- 1 warm jersey/sweater
(wool)
- 1 sleeping
pad/mat
- 1 pair of
track suit top & bottom
- 1 light towel
- 1 polar fleece/down
vest
- 1 pair of
light loose fitting cotton trousers
- 1 waterproof
jacket (with a hood) & pants
- 1 to 2 long
sleeves shirts (cotton/wool)
- 4 pairs of
thermal hiking socks
- 2 to 3 T-shirts/shirts
- 2 pairs of
thermal socks liner
- 2 to 3 pairs
of shorts (with pockets)
- 1 pair of
hiking boots
- 1 wide brimmed
hat / baseball cap
- 1 pair of
sneakers/trainers/takkies
- 1 pair of
warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
- 1 pair of
gaiters
- 1 pair of
light weight gloves (inner gloves)
- 1 bandana
- 1 pair of
sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
- 1 balaclava
- 1 wool hat
- 1 warm scarf
NB: Make sure that your boots are waterproof
USEFUL EQUIPMENT:
- 2 x 2 litres
water bottles (camel bags preferably)
- 1 head lamp
(plus spare batteries & bulb)
- 1 pair of
walking/ski poles
- 1 pocket swiss
army knife
- 2 - 3 packets
of moist towelettes.
- 1 travel pillow
(optional)
Personal Items
& Toiletries:
US $ Travellers cheques, toothpaste & tooth brush, body lotion,
toilet paper and other personal hygiene items. (Ladies, please carry
some sanitary toiletries as being at high altitude may alter your
cycle).
Photographic
(optional):
- 1 camera (plus
spare batteries),film & tripod stand,different lenses,
- 1 pair of
binoculars,video camera,video tapes, battery packs.
Miscellaneous
(Optional):
notebook, pencil, sketchbook, masking tape, zip loc plastic bags,
ear plugs, address list for post cards, map of Kilimanjaro (the trip
leader will have one).
HEALTH:
- Yellow Fever:
This is compulsory and a certificate might be requested on arrival
at the airport. Please make sure that you have the shot in time.
- Malaria:
There are various types of medicine on the market today used for
prevention and treatment of malaria. We recommend that you consult
your doctor on which prophylactics to take.
- Water purification
tablets: On the mountain, we use water from the streams. Although
drinking water will be boiled first, it is advisable to add a tablet
or two - to be on the safe side.
- Acute Mountain
Sickness (AMS): This is a condition commonly experienced at high
altitude. In most cases, this can be avoided by following guidelines
on hiking pace, eating, resting and fluid intake. We recommend that
you familiarise yourself with the various affects that altitude
can cause.
- (Please consult
your doctor on use of Diamox - tablets used by some mountaineers
to help them cope with the effects of altitude).
- Personal
medical supplies (optional): As your tour leaders, we will carry
a group medical kit.
Some items that you might want to carry would include; aspirin,
imodium, laxatives, antibiotics, bandages, malaria tablets, gauze,
adhesives, betadine, throat lozenges, eye drops, sun block, lip
balm, moleskin antihistamine tablets and cream
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