Mt. Kilimanjaro Planning
Tons of information to help you plan your climb up Kilimanjaro. You can find everything from best hotels, routes, and other perspectives on the mountain.
Mazamas Summit Kilimanjaro
A group from the Oregon-based Mazamas recently joined one of my climbs up Mt. Kilimanjaro. They spent eight days hiking up the Lemosho route, which enters Kilimanjaro from the west.
If you live in Washington or Oregon, I highly recommend joining the Mazamas, as they have a true love for the outdoors - and have both recreational and educational adventures to enjoy.
Special thanks to Jamaica, Mohammed, and the rest of the team for making it such a great trip!
Date: March 24th, 2008 |
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Unsolicited Review - Porters and Safety
Here is an unsolicited email from some clients who recently returned from their climb. What makes this letter interesting is that our guide advised my client Ralph not to summit even though he was 1 day away. The point is - he should not jeopardizes the safety of himself, or the team, even though you traveled half way around the world and paid all this money to climb the mountain. Safety is always first!
And you should always go to the mountain with the intention of NOT making it to the summit. Also, it’s great to see he recognizes the …
Date: March 14th, 2008 |
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Kilimanjaro Company Review: Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris
I received this message today from a distraught person who visited Tanzania. His name is Shinko Mondori. Whether or not this is true, I don’t know, but it’s good to hear real reviews of people who have bad experiences. Marketing material and other comments on website and books can create false impressions.
“We used Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safari for our northern circuit safari in Tanzania. What a disaster! Andrew, the managing director, totally screwed up our trip, promising everything and delivering nothing. We didn’t even have blankets (which we specificially asked whether we should bring our sleeping bags) …
Date: February 6th, 2008 |
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Yellow Fever Inoculations Required, Again
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Tanzania, informed us that Yellow Fever Inoculations, which were removed in 2001, have been reinstated at all borders, ports and international airports. You must have a Yellow Fever vaccinations and documentation with you. You will be checked on arrival in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro airports, even if you are not coming directly from another endemic area.
The good news is that Yellow Fever Vaccinations are provided at Kilimanjaro Airport for $US 50. On arrival the passengers must first go to the health desk then to Immigration desk. No passport will …
Date: January 24th, 2008 |
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Belarusians Arrive On Kilimanjaro!
Recently I heard from a group of 7 clients who managed to get to the summit of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak. You can see their picture before the climb, when they are fresh, excited, and ready for the mountain, with their new trekking gear and a great attitude. And then you see their picture at the summit - exhausted, tired, cold, and ready to descend, as the 5 to 6 hour hike from Barafu Camp is one of the hardest parts of the trip.
While it’s always great to get to the legendary “you made it” sign on Kilimanjaro, most …
Date: January 8th, 2008 |
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Kilimanjaro Hakuna Matata: New Book
I stumbled upon a novice Mt Kilimanjaro climbing book today: Kilimanjaro: Hakuna Matata, by Chris Baker. I don’t know anything about this guy and it doesn’t seem like he is a famous writer, but he did take the time to write a book, which is a huge undertaking. I always find it interesting when people publish an entire book about their climbing experiences, as obviously it has changed them in some significant way. Read the book and find out. Please let me know if you do!
My favorite quote on his website, probably sums up what everyone should consider before …
Date: March 19th, 2008 |
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Climb For A Cause - Kilimanjaro
Over the years, I have seen hundreds of people climb Kilimanjaro for certain causes. Whether it’s to raise awareness for “Aids/HIV awareness, homelessness, leukemia, cancer research, blindness, Darfur, exploited children, multiple sclerosis, orphans, etc,” I probably read of a new cause every other week. Don’t get me wrong - it’s a great thing. People raises money for good causes, the community gets involved, the proceeds go to a good cause, and someone travels half way around the world to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. They hold their sign, t-shirt, at the top of Kilimanjaro, and then begin the journey down. They come …
Date: February 22nd, 2008 |
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Route Maps of Kilimanjaro
A potential client of mine stumbled across this great link for Kilimanjaro maps. There are obviously a few different options to choose from, but from all previous experience, the “(Tanzania) New Map of the Kilimanjaro National Park” for $10.95 is by far the best option. This is a great color map that outlines all the routes, the various camps, the peaks, glaciers, huts, and other things on Kilimanjaro.
Date: January 30th, 2008 |
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Why book your Kilimanjaro climb with BootsnAll World Adventures?
If you’ve done much research on climbing Kilimanjaro you already know this is a very specialized adventure, and definitely not something you want to arrange through a company without quality, proven experience. BootsnAll World Adventures is not just a travel agent or booking service, they are specialists in organizing adventures on Kilimanjaro. Not only can they answer the many typical questions about climbing Kilimanjaro, they know pretty much everything about the mountain - best routes, hidden trails, what to expect each day, elevations, distances between camps, and even a place to buy beer …
Date: January 16th, 2008 |
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You're Invited to the BootsnAll Holiday Party
You can read countless books about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, but isn’t it better to talk to someone who’s done it? In person? You’ll get a chance to do just that if you come to the BootsnAll Holiday Party this December!
WHAT: BootsnAll Holiday Party
WHEN: Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 7pm until 11pm
WHERE: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St., Portland OR 97209
BootsnAll staffer Donovan, who celebrated New Years a couple years ago at the summit of Kili, will be at the party - along with a few other folks who made that trip with him. If you’re in the neighborhood …
Date: October 25th, 2007 |
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