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Tanzania is open to tourists

August 11, 2020 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

The good news, however, is that Tanzania is open and many travel insurance companies are now offering policies with full Covid-19 cover, meaning that you can book with confidence knowing that you’ll get a full refund if your trip doesn’t go ahead as planned.

Keeping your cell phone alive on Kilimanjaro

August 6, 2020August 7, 2020 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

Well the answer is quite simple – snuggle up with all of your batteries at night or as soon as the temperatures drop. Packing a spars pair of warm thermal and mohair socks will go a long way to creating a nice warm package for all of your batteries.

Kilimanjaro – are the glaciers vanishing?

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

When I first climbed Kilimanjaro with my Dad in 2002, we were told that by 2020, all of the glaciers will be gone. It struck me this morning on my morning run, that we are now IN 2020 and the question is, have all of the glaciers gone.

Keeping Kilimanjaro Clean

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

With 40,000 to 50,000 pairs of feet hiking their way up the slopes of Kilimanjaro every year en route to summit, it is not surprising that the mountain is taking the brunt of our human footprint. If the old saying, “leave only your footprints behind” held true, we would not need to worry about the … Continue reading Keeping Kilimanjaro Clean

How hard is it to hike to Everest Base Camp compared to Kilimanjaro?

April 4, 2019January 13, 2020 / Nomadic Adventures / 2 Comments

How hard is it to hike to Everest Base Camp compared to Kilimanjaro? Most people think Everest Base Camp is higher than Kilimanjaro but surprise surprise, it is not. Base camp of Everest (or rather Kala Pathar – the little hill you climb up above base camp) is actually 5545m, whereas Kilimanjaro summit is 5895m.

How can I train for High Altitude Climbing?

November 8, 2018April 16, 2019 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

Altitude is much like elevation only it refers to the distance measured above a specific planetary point, and in most places, this is the distance above sea level. So if we live at the sea, how do we train for high altitude? Getting technical about O2 and altitude At sea-level, the concentration of oxygen in … Continue reading How can I train for High Altitude Climbing?

What are the Climbing routes on Kilimanjaro?

November 2, 2018April 16, 2019 / Nomadic Adventures / 2 Comments

Marangu is often considered to be the easiest route on Mount Kilimanjaro - but don't be fooled, as no route on Kilimanjaro is "easy". It is given this rating as it has a gradual, less steep ascent climb, which means that you also as a result cover greater distances each day. It is also one … Continue reading What are the Climbing routes on Kilimanjaro?

Emergency evacuation off Kilimanjaro

October 24, 2018October 29, 2018 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

You have trained for months to Climb Kilimanjaro. You have gathered all of your gear. You have flight tickets, all services booked, passport in hand and ready to fly. But have you bought Travel Insurance? Yes it is not just a buzz word that agents use to try to get you to part with your … Continue reading Emergency evacuation off Kilimanjaro

What not to miss when you Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

April 25, 2018October 29, 2018 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

–“Top Tips for a Successful Climb,” “Things your need to know to Climb Kilimanjaro,” “What to expect on Kilimanjaro.” They all speak about the altitude, the cold, the lack of oxygen, the need for fluids, how to dress and the … Continue reading What not to miss when you Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

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When is the best time to Climb Kilimanjaro

September 30, 2015December 5, 2018 / Nomadic Adventures / Leave a comment

Being equatorial, the temperatures on Kilimanjaro from one month to the next do not vary substantially on the mountain as they do e.g at the base. However, Tanzania does have two wet seasons. The first is the long rains which normally run from March through to May, and then a short rainy season in November, … Continue reading When is the best time to Climb Kilimanjaro

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