When Is The Best Time To Climb Kilimanjaro?
Keith Crockford Home When is the Best Month to Climb Kilimanjaro? A Month-by-Month Guide So, you’re dreaming of standing on the Roof of Africa, gazing out at the world from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro? That’s an ambition we wholeheartedly support here at The Bucket List Company! But before you lace up those hiking […]
Why Kilimanjaro is the Best of the Seven Summits to Climb
Every year, some 30,000 people attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. For many people, reaching its snowy summit is the pinnacle of personal achievement and the ultimate bucket list material. Although Kilimanjaro is a high-altitude trek – and takes at least six days to complete – it is by far the easiest of the […]
Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trip Report 2019
Last summer, we ticked off a new bucket list item on Mount Kilimanjaro. Now, you might be thinking “hasn’t Keith led at least ten trips up Kili already?”, and you’d be right. But, this time, we took a different route up Kilimanjaro – one that we’ve never followed before. Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route! The Lemosho […]
So You’ve Climbed Kili. What’s Next?
So you’ve just ticked Kili off your Bucket List. What next? Well, have you heard of the Russian beast Mount Elbrus? or one of Nepals many mountains on offer Island Peak? They could be the answer… For many people, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is considered the ultimate achievement. But what if you’ve already climbed Kili? What […]
What Vaccinations Do I Need For Kilimanjaro?
What Vaccinations Do I Need For Kilimanjaro? When people ask us which Vaccinations do I need for Kilimanjaro? Our advice is always the same – 3-4 months before your trip, go and see your GP or visit a travel clinic, tell them where you are going and what you are doing and they will give […]
Can A Beginner Climb Kilimanjaro?
Can A Beginner Climb Kilimanjaro? The simple answer to the question – Can a beginner climb Kilimanjaro is Yes. But with any altitude trek, the better prepared you are the more you are going to enjoy it. Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro is achievable by anyone with the correct preparation. The more training, the more […]
Why Do You Climb Kilimanjaro At Night?
Why Do You Climb Kilimanjaro At Night? Many people really don’t think about this until they actually get there. But, why do you get up between 11pm and midnight to start your trek to the Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro. Many people I have spoken to over the years that I have climbed Kilimanjaro […]
Is There Phone Service On Mount Kilimanjaro?
Your mobile phone is possibly one of your most important possessions. With the ability to stay connected, take photographs, and even navigate a journey, you want to take it everywhere with you. Especially when hiking a mountain. This may lead you to ask: is there phone service on Mount Kilimanjaro? Mobile Phone Reception on Kilimanjaro […]
The Ultimate Guide to Kilimanjaro
t it simply, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a life-changing experience!
8 Mount Kilimanjaro Facts
How much do you know about the Roof of Africa? So you’ve got Kilimanjaro on your Bucket List. You’re not the only one. Every avid climber puts the Roof of Africa on theirs at some point in their lifetime, but it’s usually only the most dedicated that actually go and tick it off. Think you […]
How Much Does It Cost To Climb Kilimanjaro?
You’ve got the will but have you got the pocket? Everybody loves a bargain, but how much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro? But if you’re no newbie to adventure travel, you’ll already know that each and every trip, trek, dive, cycle, climb – or whatever other adrenaline-pumping activity you’ve got in mind – well, […]
How Hard Is It To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
It’s a question we’re often asked – how difficult is it to climb Kilimanjaro? It depends. It depends on your age, fitness, the route, the length of the trek, and a whole range of other factors. The youngest person to ever climb Kilimanjaro was just 6 years old, while the oldest was 89, proving that […]