Preparation for Kilimanjaro
In our experience, the vast majority of prospective Kilimanjaro climbers would benefit from undertaking a well planned strategy of preparation before beginning an ascent of the world’s largest freestanding mountain.
The following are areas you are well advised to pay attention to:
Equipment needed for climbing Kilimanjaro
A recommended Kilimanjaro kit list
Kilimanjaro physical requirements and training ideas
Why you are advised to train for Kilimanjaro
How to get started on your Kilimanjaro training
Calculating your body’s current cardiovascular efficiency by inputting beep test score
Recommended health requirements for climbing Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro pre-travel administration
Vaccinations for Kilimanjaro climbers
Flights to Kilimanjaro Airport, or alternative methods of approach
Visas for Kilimanjaro climbers
Additional considerations - frequently asked questions relating to climbing Kilimanjaro
Frequently Asked Questions for Kilimanjaro climbers -
- Booking your climb
- Questions about costs, inclusions, exclusions, etc
- About the time spent before your climb
- About being on the mountain with TK
- Questions about safety on our climbs
- Questions about staffing on our climbs
- Why should you climb with Team Kilimanjaro?
Becoming acquainted with with mountain; Kilimanjaro Mapping
- Maps, satellite imagery and landmarks | Mapping Kilimanjaro
Broader research on trip planning, training and preparations for your expedition
- Links to other useful websites
