Kilimanjaro climbing advice
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Safety advice
Paul Deakin from our Kilimanjaro supplier, Private Expeditions:“On Kilimanjaro, if someone has altitude sickness, we will get them back down the mountain very quickly. It depends on the severity, of course. We use a pulse oximeter to test their oxygen saturation, and then there is a system called the Lake Louise altitude scoring system which has a whole list of questions with points allocated to them. The number of points shows whether their altitude sickness is mild, severe or critical. As soon as we get warning signs that it is moving from mild to severe, then we bring them down by putting a guide under one arm, and a porter under the other arm, and run them down. Very rarely with altitude sickness would you need to stretcher someone down. If they are being stretchered down for altitude sickness, then you have done something very badly wrong.”
Tips on keeping comfortable
Dr. Gotlind Blechschmidt , Vice President of conservationist organisation, Mountain Wilderness Germany: “Don’t expect hotels or any comfort! They should be used to sleeping in tents or lodges with simple facilities. Be prepared for darkness (long nights), cold, storms, and a large amount of dust all over the routes. I took the Rongai Route for going up and Marangu down, so I made a crossing of the massif. Because you get only little water for washing it is good to take some wet wipes with you; a big plastic bag is useful (one can take it as a poncho against rain and put it in front of the tent to have a clean “entrance”). Everybody should be friendly to the porters and guides. Don't forget a tip at the end. Take care of the porters if they are cold in the nights, especially when up at the highest points.”Packing advice
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Vacation reviews from our travelers
We have selected some of the most useful Kilimanjaro climbing advice that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.


“Practice putting your equipment and clothing for Kilimanjaro climb in and out of your bag, Make sure you know where everything is when you might need it.” – Lorraine Scott
“I would recommend taking a nail brush (you won't believe how filthy your hands and nails get), and hiring a down jacket, sleeping mat and sleeping bag from the company as they are all good quality stuff and saves having to pack them.” – Catharine Gidney
“We did have a very special reason for wanting to climb Kilimanjaro - in 2003 our 24 year old son Neil was lost whilst climbing the second highest mountain in S. America (Mt. Pissis 23,000ft). After his death I set myself three challenges in order to raise money for the charity we set up in his name. Neil was a champion runner with an English rating, a long distance cyclist and a climber. My three challenges were to ...run for Neil.. I trained and completed the 2004 London Marathon in under 5 hours... to cycle for Neil....last August(2005) I cycled 1,041 miles from John O'Groats to Lands End in 15 days. The remaining challenge ... to climb for Neil....had to be to climb Kilimanjaro. I am absolutely delighted that I've actually been able to fulfil this challenge. The whole experience of being on the mountain will stay with me forever. Although our trip to Tanzania was born out of great sadness for us, we have certainly come back feeling ' on top of the world' ....and I have been!” – Gill Tucker

