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Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in the world that does not require technical gear or training. It is classified as a "Walk Up" mountain. So what makes Kilimanjaro such a challenge? It is the altitude. Specifically, the amount of oxygen your body takes in with each breath is less and less as the altitude increases. At the summit of Kilimanjaro, there is only half the oxygen being breathed in compared to at sea-level.
About two-thirds of all trekkers on Kilimanjaro feel ill affects of Altitude Sickness. The symptoms are nausea, fatigue, headache, vomiting, and mental confusion. This can be deadly and the confusion can lead your body to make wrong decisions. It is therefore important that you trek with a skilled and trained guide who is an expert in recognising the early symptoms of Altitude Sickness and who knows how to properly pace a trek to avoid complications. KiliFortune Expeditions has some of the most respected guides on Mt Kilimanjaro. While this does not guarantee that you will not have problems with Altitude Sickness, it gives you the best chance to reach the summit and return safely.
We require all participants on Mt Kilimanjaro treks to have health insurance that will be valid in Tanzania. This should include emergency evacuation and medical coverage. Since Mt Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb, for insurance purposes it is classified as a hike of under 6,000m altitude.
Many climbers choose to use a drug Diamox which lessens the symptoms of Altitude Sickness. If you choose to use this, it is important that you tell your guide since the dangers will still be present but just the symptoms hidden. Diamox can be readily found in pharmacies in Moshi at a good price.
On the mountian your guide will give you daily medical checks, measuring your respiration, pulse rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood oxygen level.
It takes a lot of energy to climb Mt Kilimanjaro. Eating plenty of food and drinking a large amount of water (at least 3L/day) will be an important factor to your successful trek. But it is not only just the quantity of food, it must be food that can be converted into energy readily. One of the side-effects of high altitude is loss of appitite and nausea. So the food must be easily digested and appealing. The mountain cooks at KiliFortune Expeditions are well trained to provide the meals that you need to be successful.
Typical breakfasts may include porrage, pancakes,eggs, sausages, bread/chappati, plantains, fruits, hot chocolate/coffee/tea. Other meals during the climb will have variety with various combinations of: soup, stew, rice, pasta, plantains, potatoes, chicken, beef, fresh vegetables, breads/chappati, fruits, hot chocolate/coffee/tea.
Most special diets can be catered to but be sure to let us know some days before the start of your climb. One person requesting a special diet will not affect the diet of others in the group.
All items can be rented locally. There will be an equipment check before your trek starts to insure you are properly prepared.
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