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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 - overview of questions

• 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

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