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Packing for Kilimanjaro can be confusing, not least because so much information exists on the internet! This may be a new experience for you and the weather and varied climate zones don’t help when you’re trying to decide what to bring. With that in mind we’ve prepared a comprehensive equipment checklist and guidance notes which we will automatically send when you enquire with info@roscavengersafaris.co.tz. Top Tips For Packing Reduce costs by hiring kit through your guide, or borrowing from friends or family. Hiring a high-quality piece of equipment is usually better than purchasing a cheap version. You will need two...

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In fact, this year more than 50% of the climbers in our company Kilimanjaro Experts are at least 35 years old or older.

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8 easy steps to climb Kilimanjaro Step 1: Choose a season to go to. Step 2: Choose an Operator Step 3: Choose a path. Step 4: Book a climb. Step 5: Book a flight. Step 6: Prepare for promotion. Step 7: Travel to Tanzania. Step 8: Climb Kilimanjaro.

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At Ro Scavenger Safaris Limited we have always believed that “the mountains create their climate”. And climbing Kilimanjaro is a great example of that. Standing proudly at an elevation of about 6,000 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro certainly has its own climate and climates, although obviously the flora and fauna are significantly altered as you climb a mountain. In fact, the average temperature of Mount Kilimanjaro is determined by altitude, not time of day. Traveling from Kilimanjaro Gate to Uhuru Peak is like traveling from the equator to Antarctica in just a few days! When climbing Kilimanjaro, cold and rainy temperatures are...

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3 crucial points to know how to climb Kilimanjaro successfully! It starts with the right timing, towards Tanzania and laughing over the mountain. Ro Scavenger Safaris can inform you about costs, plan a trip and of course, will tell you all the topics of trekking myself: filling, fitness, bad mountain...

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Mount Kilimanjaro is not only the highest point in Africa, it is the highest independent mountain in the world! Any climber attempting to climb Kilimanjaro must prepare mentally and physically with a regimen of exercises and understanding of altitude. Each year, about 35,000 or more climbers face the challenge of ascending Kilimanjaro. Unfortunately, the statistics show a dropout rate of 30% to 50% of all climbers. This means that about a third to half of all climbers return. Although Kilimanjaro is a "walkable mountain", meaning no special equipment is needed to reach the top, that doesn't mean it's an easy...

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Climbing Kilimanjaro is a very special kind of adventure that goes beyond a traditional vacation. Unlike popular beach breaks or easy hikes, climbing Kilimanjaro requires some preparation. After all, this adventure takes hikers to Africa's highest point at 5,895 m / 19,340 ft. Often the highest altitude many climbers have reached, this trip is truly an adventure of a lifetime. In this way, adventures on Kilimanjaro are dangerous and, unless the trekking group is made up of professional guides and equipped with the appropriate equipment, trekkers are exposed to certain risks related to altitude. Please note that proper equipment is...

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The climbing experience is quite physically strenuous, strenuous and full of risks, but the feeling of climbing Uhuru Peak is a milestone that you will always be proud of, so it is worth it. This mountain rises about 4,900 meters from its base to a height of 5,895 meters above sea level.

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