Is Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek A Challenge Or Piece Of Cake?

Why go on Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek? Are you insane? Everybody knows that Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa that is approximately 4,900 m from its base to 5,895 m above sea level and is a major climbing destination. Yes, you are right. But it is also the high altitude trek that you can simply walk up with no need of ropes, special climbing equipment, and previous experience. But even if no technical skill is required and it is nothing more than an uphill walk, trekking on Mt. Kilimanjaro can a demanding adventure. The main reason for it is the altitude and the fact that it takes many days to get to the top and the low oxygen levels at height. But it rewards you with sights that will capture your mind and make profound impressions. The first reward is experience five contrasting eco-systems along the way. Then there are visions of zebras, giraffes and elephants prancing free in the wild and exotic birds up in the sky. Not to forget the best preserved crater in the peak of Kilimanjaro or the stars in the sky from the top etc.

 

Want to try? Hakuna Matata (No Worries). Let’s go on this trek and show the world not to underestimate the power of adventure seekers. Now that we have decided to go for Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek, let’s find out the when, what and how to do this successfully. As we have already discussed that Kilimanjaro can be a very demanding adventure. Not everyone make it top. People give up mid way due to many problems caused by AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). What you need to do is ascertain a route that will help you adapt to its altitude. Longer routes are our preferred option for trekkers. Do not overdo and please ‘Kwenda PolePole’ which means Go-Slow, Slow in Swahili. And don’t forget the most important health rule ‘Drink Lots of Fluids’. While on the move, it is the easiest rule to ignore. But don’t.

Well, we are almost ready for Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek. So, we can see which routes are most preferred and what we get out of it. The Lemosho Crater and Summit Route comes with the possible of visions wildlife along the forest section and Lemosho Western Breach Crater is an ascent to the Western Breach to the crater via the classic route. Both routes are for trekkers who want a quiet route away from the crowds for the first two days trekking in a 12 day hike. The Machame and TheGrand Traverse are 10-day routes that offer trekkers a longer route with optimum acclimatisation and captivating views on Africa’s highest mountain. The Rongai (Loitokitok Route) is the only route to approach Kibo from the north and the least travelled whereas Umbwe is the hardest trekking route due to its steep ascent and without the clutter and chatter of other trekkers. Thus both the routes are least time taking but challenging routes.

Now that you are ready for Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek, TREKILI ECO EXPEDITIONS will make your adventure easier to achieve by providing the best guides, porters and crews. These are skilled and trained for all contingencies. Since these trekking are days long, we provide the entrance and camping fees, accommodations, dining and camping equipment, meals, filtered water, drink beverages such as milk, coffee, tea, juices, Portable private toilet with biodegradable waste system, Pressure Altitude Chamber and oxygen on all climbs, Safety Equipment, First aid kit, Rescue stretcher  etc.  And after a long and successful trek, Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park for all successful trekkers. No reason why you can’t have one.