Are you thinking of climbing one of the seven summits of the world? Is Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing on your bucket list? If your answer is in affirmative then we at Big Expeditions would like to be part of this beautiful journey of yours to help you to achieve one of your dreams and strike it down from your list.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is an experience of a lifetime for many. It is also a genuinely huge investment and you consequently need to comprehend your odds of really achieving the summit and which routes give you the best chance to do that.
Listed below are six tips for a successful Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing adventure:
Before trekking Kilimanjaro you should always set your budget first so that you can choose your preferred to summit Kili. If you are on budget trekking it is advisable to join a group so that the cost can go down as climbing as a group is cheaper compared to a private climb.
Marangu and Machame routes are the busiest on the mountain. Machame is a 6 or 7-day climb, the minimum number of days allowed to climb is five days. Marangu can be done in 5 days, however, adding an extra day on the mountain increases your chances of summiting. Lemosho and Northern Circuit routes are significantly longer compared to others. All the trekking routes can include an additional day for acclimatization.
Even though we will provide camping equipment on your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tours, you are expected to bring your own personal climbing gear such as sleeping bags, climbing boots, gloves, walking sticks, jackets, etc. Given the terrain, you need to bring your very own tried gear that you feel good utilizing during the entire time of your climb. Tents, dozing mats, other outdoor equipment will be provided by us.
“Pole Pole”- “Slowly” in Swahili-You have to walk slowly to allow proper acclimatization even when you have energy to walk faster. If you are properly acclimatized during your climb, it will help you avoid contracting altitude sickness and also maximize your chances of summiting. Walk at a slow pace and enjoy the landscape, scenery and the knowledge provided by your guide.
You should always strive to at least drink not less than 3 liters per day when Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro which is almost 20,000ft. Lack of hydration is certainly the main cause of Altitude sickness on the mountain. At least 3-4 liters each day per individual is considered the right amount. Each day, you will be provided with filtered and treated water by your Big Expeditions climb crew.
Your expedition team is critical to your Climb’s success and it is recommended that you tip them on the last day after the climb. Tipping is an essential and customary way of paying your mountain crew. Your tip to the crew will be highly appreciated.
Hope that the above tips will be helpful in your Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing. If you have any further queries regarding summiting Kilimanjaro or if you want a tailor-made Kilimanjaro Hiking Tours you can reach us at bigexpeditions.net. Will be more than happy to assist you with climb preparation.
Happy Trekking
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