Articles tagged ‘Kilimanjaro Planning’
Drink Packets
By Donovan | February 14th, 2006 |
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As I stated in my two articles, “Taking a Whiz,” and “Pee, Pee and More Pee,” you will drink loads of water on Kilimanjaro, probably more than you have ever had in your life.
After a while, drinking loads of water becomes kind of old. You feel like you need some new refreshing taste - anything [...]
Good Tents - Make Sure You Have Them
By Donovan | February 7th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
How can you tell a good mountaineering company from a bad one? Ask the company about their tents and request to see them if possible. While climbing on Mt. Kilimanjaro, you should have good four-season waterproof tents, with a good rain fly and hopefully a nice vestibule to store your dirty boots and bag.
If [...]
What Will You Eat Each Day?
By Donovan | February 3rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Here is a typical lunch meal on Kilimanjaro. You always have a mystery soup, possibly some meat - like this chicken that was cooked to bone (but tasted dam good) - and a tuna fish and vegetarian pasta. Sometimes when you are walking long days, then you bring a bag lunch, which the cooks give [...]
Pee, Pee and More Pee
By Donovan | January 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I know we have discussed this before in the article ” Taking a Whiz” but we can’t stress enough the amount that you should, and will, urinate on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s part of the process so just accept it. Both men and women should become very comfortable peeing around strangers, and at all points during [...]
How to Get Diamox for Altitude Sickness
By Donovan | December 5th, 2005 | 1 Comment »
Diamox, also known as Acetazolamide, is a prescription for altitude sickness, making it easier to keep climbing the mountain. In order to get Diamox, call your doctor, tell them where they are going, what altitude you will be at, and how long you will be on the mountain. Ask for enough tablets to cover another [...]
Wham, Bam, Thank You Ma’am
By Donovan | December 1st, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Some people think they can arrive on Mt. Kilimanjaro and just start climbing the mountain the next day. Usually the climbers are stressed Americans, forced to slam through their “vacation” in 12 days, and therefore want to start climbing as soon as they arrive. Unfortunately, as soon as they get off the mountain, [...]
Medical Insurance For Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | November 2nd, 2005 | 1 Comment »
Almost all mountaineering companies make you get some sort of medical insurance for your climb up Kilimanjaro. If you don’t have any medical insurance that will cover you climbing a mountain, in a different country, then it’s best you shop for a policy in case something happens. Plus, most foreign companies will not take you [...]
An Extra Day
By Donovan | October 27th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
The top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is about the same height as Everest Base Camp. To reach the top of Kilimanjaro, it can take you five or six days. To reach the top of Everest Base Camp, it usually take two solid weeks. What does all this mean? It’s means that you shouldn’t rush up Mt. [...]
Shuttle Service from Dar es Salaam
By Donovan | October 24th, 2005 | 1 Comment »
There are countless daily departures from Dar es Salaam’s main bus station, Ubungo, to Moshi and Arusha - the Kilimanjaro region. If you are going to Northern Tanzania, and want the best form of bus transportation, you should take the Scandinavian bus lines. Tickets are between $15 -$20 per person, and offer a relaxing bus [...]
Nairobi Hotels
By Donovan | October 24th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
If you don’t arrive in Nairobi, Kenya early in the morning, chances are you have to spend the night in the city, before you catch the shuttle to Tanzania. There are all levels of accommodations in the city - the good, the bad and the ugly, ranging from a few dollars per night to hundreds [...]
