USEFUL INFORMATION.

 

This section contains information on our climb specifications, from staff to emergency procedures. It might sound a bit boring, but goes a long way to explain what this whole climb thing is all about. Selecting the right route is incredibly important in maximizing your chance of summit success. Quite apart from aesthetic considerations of scenery and traffic, the routes vary enormously in their degree of difficulty.  Once you have booked your climb you can start to turn your attention to the physical, practical and mental preparation that is necessary for a decent attempt.

 

The night before your climb one of our mountain climbing experts will meet with you for a pre-climb briefing. If you are on a group climb, then this is a good chance to get everyone together and size up the people with whom you are going to spend one of your memorable week in Africa. After the introductions you will quickly settle into the serious business of the briefing. This moment  many climbers first realize the seriousness of the undertaking. It can be quite scary listening to an expert briefing you at length about the symptoms of altitude sickness and ask you leading questions about your fitness. 

 

When to Climb:

Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of year but seasonal variations in climate and traffic need to be considered :

a)  January, February and March have the best weather, being warm and almost devoid of cloud. This is also the busiest time on the mountain.

 

b)  April through to mid June is still warm but there may be some rainfall on the lower slopes and bands of cloud may reduce visibility around the forest area. The upside is that this is probably the quietest time in terms of climber traffic.

 

c)  Late June, July and August can become very cold at night but in return, the sky is usually completely clear above 3,000m. Traffic is high.

 

d)  September to October are perhaps the best months to plan a climb for this next year with steadily increasing temperatures, low rainfall and relatively few people.

 

e)  November and December are for the more adventurous climbers. Thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and there can be heavy snow showers towards the summit but night and early morning bring excellent visibility. November is very quiet, but late December the holiday traffic is very heavy.

 

Luggage:

Climbers are reminded that there is a 15 kg limit on personal luggage for all climbs. This gear should be contained in a duffle bag or soft kitbag, which will be carried inside specially made waterproof bags by a porter.  Extra weight can be carried if the climber is prepared to pay for additional porter. This should be advised in advance where possible. Luggage not needed on the climb can be left in hotel storeroom. Get a detailed written receipt. On the mountain climbers carry only a light day sack, to contain everything that you might need before the next camp. 

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