All Tanzanian mountains are challenging. All are treks, meaning there are no technical components to them. You never need your hands to assisting in climbing.

Though they are challenging, you do not have to be an athlete to successfully stand on top of them. Being in reasonably good shape will most certainly set you up for success. We recommend a medical assessment from your doctor prior to committing to any trek or climb at altitude, explaining to them your intentions. We also recommend a reasonable amount of workup training to condition your body to hiking approximately 5 (and up to 10) hours a day with a light day pack.

For many people, Kilimanjaro is usually their first experience at higher altitudes. We do recommend bringing Acetazolamide (Diamox) with you on the climb, however we recommend against taking it prophylactically. Having it allows you to provide initial treatment should you experience Acute Mountain Sickness, however, unless you have a predisposition to poor altitude acclimatization, you will likely not need it to summit Kili. We ensure a proper acclimatization schedule on all our routes and will not rush you up the mountain. Further details on acclimatization will be provided to you in our information package after booking that will help set yourself up for success.

On Kilimanjaro, we maintain a rescue equipment package while clients are present. It consists of rescue litters, hypothermia management equipment, emergency oxygen, and a satellite phone.

While in certain circumstances it is possible to purchase an entry Visa upon arrival, it is advantageous to have your Visas in your passport prior to departing on your trip. If you pre-purchase your Visa(‘s), ensure you allow yourself enough time prior to departing for your trip for the embassy to return your passport with Visa to you. It is best to check the Tanzanian consulate website in your country for Visa details as relationships between destination and passport holder countries will vary the process.

Vaccinations should also be up to date prior to arrival, though a COVID-19 vaccination is NOT a requirement to enter Tanzania. Your doctor or local travel clinic will be able to provide you with the best advice on what vaccinations to have prior to departing. Please keep in mind that if you are traveling through or to a Yellow Fever prone country, including Kenya (Nairobi), even if you are not leaving the airport, you will be denied entry into Tanzania without proof of a current Yellow Fever vaccination. It is best to get this prior to departing, rather than having to do it at the airport upon arrival, if that service is even offered at your particular arrival airport.

Malaria prophylaxis should be taken the entire time while in Africa, including at altitude, even though there are no mosquitoes. This will provide adequate coverage in case you are bitten prior to or after a climb by a malaria infected mosquito. These medications do not affect your ability to acclimatize.

A much more detailed information package will be provided to you via email once your trip is booked. We are happy to answer any questions that you have prior to booking your trip.

Preparing for your trip depends a lot on the activities you plan to partake in. Being fit is important for trekking in Africa, however you do not need to be an athlete. A very detailed information package, including equipment checklists, will be sent to you after booking your trip. That information package will provide insight into how best to prepare for your trip. If you have any questions, as always, please feel free to contact us.