How to prepare for the climb
A Kilimanjaro climb is a very special type of adventure, beyond a traditional vacation. Unlike popular beach vacations or simple hiking tours, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro requires certain preparations. After all, this adventure takes hikers to the highest point of Africa at 5,895 m/19,340 f. This is often the highest altitude many climbers to ever achieve, making this trip a true adventure of a lifetime. In this way, Kilimanjaro adventures are dangerous and unless the trekking party is staffed by the professional guides and equipped with proper equipment, the hikers are exposed to certain high altitude-related risks.
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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CLIMBING MT. KILIMANJARO
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro may be a feature on many traveler’s bucket list (over 30,000 people climb to the summit every year), but it’s no easy feat and it’s essential that you are prepared. Here are a few tips to get you started, but for more information on how to get ready for your mountain adventure, we recommend that you read our beginner’s guide to Kilimanjaro trekking.
FITNESS TRAINING (PRE-CLIMB TRAINING)
The old saying is that ‘if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.’ This can hardly be more true than when you are taking on a challenge such as Kilimanjaro. Start your pre-climb training early, then build it up gradually. There are lots to consider here. When should I start, what activities should I be doing? Should I train alone, or get specialist help? What about my diet?
Everyone is different, so there is no single correct answer. But simply ‘doing nothing’ is not an option. The day after you have decided to climb, that’s the day to begin your training!
Here are 4 things you can do to prepare and train for Mt Kilimanjaro.
- Aerobic Training
- Strength Training
- Practice Hiking
- Mental Stamina
- Altitude Training
HIKING GEAR (KILIMANJARO PACKING LIST)
Camping equipment and food is provided and carried by the porters, but it is wise to invest in and bring quality hiking gear (clothing, footwear etc.) In order to be safe and comfortable throughout your Mount Kilimanjaro climb, you’ll need to bring important gear and supplies with you. We have put together a comprehensive Kilimanjaro Packing list to help you prepare for your climb.
Trekking Kilimanjaro involves five main climate zones, from the warm, humid forest and lower slopes, to the bitterly cold summit zone, with glaciers, ice, and snow. You need to be prepared for all Kilimanjaro weather conditions: sunny, windy, and rainy.
VACCINATIONS & TRAVEL INSURANCE
Don’t take any chances with your trip. It is crucial to ensure that you are up-to-date with vaccines when you visit.
And don’t leave your vaccine planning until the last minute – you should be checking your vaccine status and thinking about what you need, well before your departure date. And if you are not sure, do consult your doctor or vaccination clinic.
Also, there are many good reasons for having good travel insurance, but to book a trip with us, it is an absolute requirement.
MEDICAL CHECKS
Climbing Kilimanjaro is tough – not dangerous, but it needs to be treated with respect. And that involves consulting with an expert – your doctor – to make sure that you’re fit and good to go. Medical checks are vital when climbing Kilimanjaro. That’s why we at Oserok Trips recommend undergoing medical checks for all our Kili climbers.
There are no shortcuts with this, you need to know if there’s any condition that might hamper the progress of your journey to the summit. And we at Oserok Trips need to know of any medical conditions you may have.
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro With
Oserok Trips
We are a premier Kilimanjaro trekking Tours company with Years of combined experience on the mountain, we specialize in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. We run our own trekking operations, staffed with expert mountain guides, and do not act as a booking agent for other companies. We will give you comprehensive advice on packing, fitness, expected weather and trail conditions, and be by your side every step of the way – all the way to the Summit of Kilimanjaro! We will also bring you to the airport after the adventure of a lifetime.
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