News & TipsClimbing Kilimanjaro: What’s it Like?
Climbing Kilimanjaro: What’s it Like? It feels like hiking from the Equator to Antarctica in one week.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest mountain that stands alone, and it is also the largest mountain in Africa. Kilimanjaro is renowned for its stunning scenery, and climbing it gives you amazing views of five different temperature zones. It’s a wonderful hike for both new and experienced hikers because it’s not too difficult.
1. The Beginning
The hike starts in a green rainforest at the base of a mountain. Be mindful of your footing as the trail may become damp and muddy.
2. The Animals
Watch out for the Black and White Colobus Monkeys as they run through the trees. Their tails have white tips and long fringes. There is also other wildlife here, like Blue Monkeys and Chameleons.
3. The Guides
Our professional, trained guides will lead you on your daily walks. Most of them have climbed Kilimanjaro between 100 and 200 times, so you’ll be in excellent hands. They monitor your health and safety throughout your trip.
4. The Hiking
Most days, you’ll be trekking for 4 to 6 hours, with longer stops for rest and lunch. Altitude adaptation is best done by walking slowly.
5. The Porters
Our carriers move most of your stuff from one camp to the next. For your convenience, they also set up and take down the campsites every day. Let us do the work while you enjoy the view.
6. The Tents
Our tents are warm, dry, and have plenty of space for you to sleep. There are foam sleeping mats for free and sleeping bags for rent. We provide clients with hot water bottles at higher elevations to enhance their comfort during cold nights.
7. The Food
Our mountain cooks make meals that are fresh and delicious. For adaptation, it’s essential to eat healthy foods, so you should do that. There is breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
8. The Bathroom
Every one of our trips has its bathroom facilities. You don’t have to go to the feared “long drop” toilets.
9. The View
The landscape changes a lot as you move into different climate zones. In some places, the mountain beauty can look like it’s from another world. The Senecios Kilimanjari are these strange, huge ground slugs that live in the higher elevations of Mount Kilimanjaro. From higher up, the scenery looks like Mars: it’s empty and full of rocks.
10. How to Find It
Along the way, you may see several intriguing sites, such as Lava Tower, a 300-foot-tall volcanic rock, or Barranco Wall, a steep ridge that looks scary to climb but is actually a lot of fun.
11. What a View
Day at the top is the hardest part of the climb. The hike starts in the middle of the night, when it’s cold and windy. As the sun comes up, beautiful views are waiting.
12. The Trip
The highest spot on Mount Kilimanjaro is Uhuru Peak, which is 19,341 feet (5,895 meters) above sea level. If you remain determined and persistent, you can reach the summit. But people will remember the trip more than the end result. Every year, more than 30,000 people climb Kilimanjaro. You can too!
