{"id":7909,"date":"2020-08-03T12:04:35","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T06:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/?p=7909"},"modified":"2020-08-05T18:02:56","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T12:32:56","slug":"climbing-mount-kilimanjaro-the-dos-and-donts-the-bit-of-advice-for-the-trip-of-lifetime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/climbing-mount-kilimanjaro-the-dos-and-donts-the-bit-of-advice-for-the-trip-of-lifetime\/","title":{"rendered":"Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – The Dos And Don’ts \u2013 The Bit Of Advice For The Trip Of Lifetime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/a><\/strong> or the Roof of Africa is increasingly becoming a popular activity or a\nholiday destination and people from all over the world are taking their chances\nto reach the great heights of the mountain overcoming all challenges and rising\nout victorious on the most beautiful Uhuru Peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so\u2026 get on your way!\u201d<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

For those who are planning to climb the mountain in 2021, here are some\nimportant dos and don\u2019ts you should know before you start your journey of a\nlifetime.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do \u2018s<\/strong> <\/td>\n DoN\u2019t<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Choose Your Kilimanjaro Climbing Route Wisely<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Worry About Hygiene<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Take It ‘Pole Pole<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Be A Picky Eater<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Tip Your Guide Group Well<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Ignore Your Body<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Plan Ahead<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Mental Harasment<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n
DO<\/strong> – Choose Your Kilimanjaro Climbing Route Wisely<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

From our numerous Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Packages<\/strong> you can choose the best routes of your choice\nafter consulting with our travel experts to achieve the maximum success rate on\nthe mountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DON’T<\/strong> – Worry About Hygiene<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

One thing you will have to compromise on is your hygiene and toilet situation as there is not much privacy in the mountains. Your Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Cost<\/a><\/strong> will include a portable toilet in case you choose private climbs. There are separate tents for toilets that will be set up by porters on the campsites who will also be carrying the portable toilets up to the mountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DO<\/strong> – Take It ‘Pole Pole<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Go slow on your Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours<\/a><\/strong> as there is no need to rush. Reaching the top is not a competition but a journey. You will hear your guides say Pole Pole or Slowly Slowly, to remind you to take it slow on the trails. This is the most important among the various Tips For Climbing Kilimanjaro<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t – Be A Picky Eater<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As you choose Kilimanjaro Group Climbs<\/a><\/strong> you will be accompanied by other climbers as well. The choice of food will be common to all and being a picky eater will not be suitable for you in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do – Tip Your Guide Group Well<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For your Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Tours<\/a><\/strong> you have to be prepared to tip your Kilimanjaro crew well. The unusual tipping guidelines are: guides get up to $30 per day, assistant guides from $20 to $25 per day, a cook $15 per day, and porters $8 to $10 per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DON’T – Ignore Your Body<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As you start your Kilimanjaro Climbing<\/strong> you will experience various symptoms related to Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness<\/a><\/strong> due to high altitude. These include HAPE (High-altitude pulmonary edema) or HACE (High-altitude cerebral edema) which you have to look out for. If you experience these symptoms inform your tour guides immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DO – Plan Ahead<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

And travel in the best Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing Season to have a successful climb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Total – Things To Do While Climbing Mount\nKilimanjaro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSomewhere between the bottom of the\nclimb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.\u201d<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n