Kilimanjaro is a relatively easy mountain, and pretty much anyone with good physical condition can take it on.

It’s recommended to start training at least 4 months before the expedition, doing cardio 4 to 5 times a week — climbing stairs or using a treadmill at a very slow pace with maximum incline.

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Kilimanjaro is not a technical mountain. The hikes range between 8 and 12 kilometers, except for summit day, which is a long one — around 16 kilometers.

The biggest challenge on this mountain is the altitude, but with proper acclimatization, walking slowly, and following all the guides’ advice, it shouldn’t be a problem.

You need to book a flight to Kilimanjaro Airport, in Arusha.

Airlines like KLM usually fly there with a layover in Amsterdam.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the famous Seven Summits.

Unlike the Everest trek, on this expedition you sleep in tents, sharing with another person.

The tents are designed for four people, but only two sleep in each one, so there’s plenty of space to be comfortable and keep your bags inside.

You’ll also get a mattress included, though it’s not very thick — bringing your own inflatable sleeping pad is a good idea to make it even more comfortable.

This depends a lot on the group, but generally, the days are about 5 to 7 hours of hiking, with breaks to rest and have lunch along the way.

We carefully choose all our guides. Expeditions with fewer than 10 people are led by our local staff, while those with more than 10 also include a Spanish-speaking team leader, like Vanessa Estol or someone similar, who travels from our home countries.

No. On this mountain, there are a few days where you might get signal if you have a local SIM card, but most of the time you’ll be completely disconnected.

If you need to stay in touch, we recommend bringing a device like the Garmin InReach.

There’s also no way to charge phones or electronic devices, so you should bring a power bank (backup battery) to keep your gear charged.

On this expedition, we bring a chef who prepares different and varied meals every day.

The dishes are rich in carbohydrates to give you energy for the hike, and include some protein like meat or chicken. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, just let us know and we’ll create a special menu for you.

We also recommend bringing your own snacks to complement the meals — especially for summit day.

Kili is a mountain where you’ll go through all kinds of weather.

You need to be prepared with a good rain jacket, because it’s not uncommon to get some rain on the way up.

As we gain altitude, the weather gets colder, with temperatures dropping below freezing. We recommend bringing a good sleeping bag (comfort rated to -10°C) so you can sleep comfortably at high camps.

Walking slowly, staying well hydrated, eating properly, and getting good rest are key to proper acclimatization.

Yes, Tanzania requires a visa. You can — and should — apply for it online. It costs $50.

Many nationalities can also get it at the airport, but we recommend having it ready in advance to avoid long lines and delays upon arrival.

You should check if Tanzania requires the yellow fever vaccine for travelers from your country. Some nationalities need it, others don’t.

If you visit a travel clinic before your trip, they’ll let you know if you need it and recommend any other useful vaccines.

It’s also important to bring strong insect repellent (not the commercial kind), and you can take preventive malaria medication if you’re planning to visit a warm area for a safari.

There are no refunds for cancellations or for being unable to reach the objectives due to weather or reasons beyond our control.

If you need to cancel, you can transfer your spot to someone with the necessary physical level to complete the expedition.

Yes, rescue and evacuation insurance is mandatory. We recommend Global Rescue. Make sure to add the high-altitude coverage add-on.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/14peakslatam/index.html

Yes. The hotels we work with have storage rooms where you can leave anything you won’t need during the expedition.

This expedition includes porters in the cost.

Each morning, you’ll give your gear to the porter in a duffle bag, and you’ll only carry a small daypack with snacks, some layers, and water. The weight you carry shouldn’t exceed 3 or 4 kilos.

No, there are no showers on Kilimanjaro, so you’ll need to bring a few packs of wet wipes to stay fresh.

We’ll help you with all the logistics, but it’s important to know that any extra costs for transportation, guides, etc., due to leaving the expedition early are the responsibility of the client. If it’s due to illness, your insurance should generally cover it.

We recommend bringing antibiotics for possible stomach or throat infections, cold medicine, something for diarrhea, ibuprofen, something for blisters like tape or special patches, and the usual altitude meds like acetazolamide, injectable dexamethasone with syringe, a pulse oximeter, and nifedipine.

Yes. Many people invite their partner or family to join them after the expedition for the safari.

We sell them as two completely separate trips, so you can do just Kilimanjaro or just the safari — that’s why the itinerary prices are listed separately in the PDF.