You just saw one of your friends post pictures from the summit of Kilimanjaro and now you want to do it. Maybe, it has been a lifelong dream to climb Kilimanjaro, or perhaps a group of friends or family members has asked you to join them. Whatever your reason to…

Choosing gloves for Kilimanjaro can make a big difference in keeping your hands warm and comfortable during the trek. Just like layering your clothing, you should also have a couple types of gloves. To clarify, climbing Kilimanjaro is trekking, not mountaineering. Therefore, you won’t have your hands in the snow…

Before COVID, approximately 35,000 people a year attempted to climb Kilimanjaro. Many of them succeed, yet many also failed. This goes for celebrities and famous people as well. Many famous people have climbed Kilimanjaro. Some made the summit others didn’t. Continue reading to find out who they are. There are…

You love to travel and climbing Kilimanjaro is on your bucket list. The Pandemic is finally over and you are ready to head out to see the world again. …

One of the unique features of Mount Kilimanjaro is its five distinct ecosystems that you’ll go through on your way to the summit and back down. We have already written about these five climate zones in this post: https://kilimanjarosunrise.com/the-climate-zones-of-kilimanjaro/ In this article, we are highlighting what plants grow on Kilimanjaro…

Clients and potential clients email and call us all the time before booking their Kilimanjaro climb. Some find that the trip itself is too intimidating and switch their plans, others get excited about the challenge and book right away, and some meticulously plan every step before booking their trip. …

If you are an avid hiker you probably don’t need any advice on what socks to wear for a liner under your hiking socks. You probably already have your favorite combination of socks and shoes. However, if you are new to hiking or trekking, or just open to suggestions then…

The simple answer is yes, you can climb Kilimanjaro if you are afraid of heights. But what does your fear of heights consist of? Do you get woozy looking down from a tall spot? Do you suffer from vertigo? …

Packing for Kilimanjaro can be intimidating. You know you’ll be halfway around the world and hiking up a remote mountain. There isn’t an outdoor store nearby to grab any last-minute items you forgot. So how do you know what equipment you’ll need to climb Kilimanjaro? Some of the questions we…