MOUNT KILIMANJARO HIKING TOURS

KILIMANJARO mountais is the highest mountain in Africa with 5895meters above the sealevel Kilimanjaro mountain found in eastern Africa intanzania
from kilimanjaro hiking.with us jambokilitours one of the senior company in africa there different route that found there around seven different routes and they have got also different taste the name of those routes are
.MACHAME ROUTE/WHISKE ROUTE
.UMBWE ROUTE/WHISKE
.RONGAI ROUTE/COKACOLA ROUTE
.MARANGU ROUTE/COKACOLA
LEMOSHO ROUTE
.LONDOROSI ROUTE
.MWEKA ROUTE
as the route mentioned above they also have different taste as explained below.
MACHAME ROUTE

The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for us. Machame route is one of the highest summit success rates given the topography and nature of the route. This route climbers to “trek high & sleep low”, thus making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This climb offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes just after the Shira cave camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days, but a 7-day trek is recommended. This allows climbers to be well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit.

RONGAI ROUTE


The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border.Although gaining in popularity, the Rongai route has low traffic. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the crowded Marangu route. It also lends itself to a more remote hike and for those climbing during the rainy season, the north receives less precipitation. The minimum number of days required for this route is six and seven is recommended. The scenery is not as varied as the western routes, but you will be passing through true wilderness areas before joining the Marangu route at Kibo camp. Rongai is a moderately difficult route and is recommended for those with less backpacking experience.

LEMOSHO ROUTE

The Lemosho Route is the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, offering panoramic vistas from multiple sides of the mountain. Due to the ideal balance of limited trekkers, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate,this is our preferred route. You will begin with a drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate, which approaches the mountain from the west. The first two days of your trek you will cross the Shira Plateau from west to east, which is a relatively flat hike. As you approach Lava Tower, this route joins the Machame route. You will traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit and will begin your summit climb from the Barafu Camp. The descent will be via the Mweka Route.

MARANGU ROUTE


The Marangu route is also known as the ‘Coca Cola” or tourist route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar-powered communal sleeping huts and comfortable beds of sponge mattresses and pillows at every camp. As well, bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts, with men’s and women’s latrines at the last camp. The dining huts provide you the opportunity to share meals with other climbing groups, giving you the opportunity to learn from other world-wide climbers and to share your experiences.

This route can be completed in either five or six days. The six-day climb will give you a better opportunity to acclimatize by resting at Horombo Camp or climbing to Kibo’s basecamp.
UMBWE ROUTE



The Umbwe route has a well-deserved reputation of being the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to the fast ascent to high altitude, this route does not provide the necessary stages for acclimatization. Although the number of people on this trail is very low, the chances of success are also low. Umbwe is considered to be very difficult, taxing route – one that should only be attempted by strong hikers who are confident in their ability to acclimatize quickly to altitude.Approaching from the south, the Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct climb. After reaching Barranco Camp, the trail turns east and traverses underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

above routes as it explained above shows the different taste but from the different routes you reach to one summit which is uhuru peak.if you need any advice or any booking do not instate to contract jambokili tours and they will advice you and also planning anda choose you a good guide who will take you to the top.
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MOUNT KILIMANJARO WEATHER FORECAST TODAY

Days 1-2 Mount Kilimanjaro Weather Summary:

A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -7°C on Tue morning, min -5°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.



Days 3-4 Mount Kilimanjaro Weather Summary:

A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Sun night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -7°C on Tue morning4850, min -5°C on wed afternoon 5050m). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-6 Mount Kilimanjaro Weather Summary:

A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Thu night. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -7°C on Thu night4850m, min -5°C on fri afternoon5100m). Wind will be generally light.

WHAT TO BRING WHEN YOU COME HIKING KILIMANJARO

WHAT TO PACK FOR KILIMANJARO.
You never set your alarm for 1 a.m. but this time you do it with pleasure. When the alarm goes off, you’re already awake and bubbling with anticipation. It’s cold and pitch-black outside, not warm and cozy like your tent and sleeping bag. Wind can pick up here at 15,239 feet. You suit up, slurp some hot tea, click on your headlamp, and begin a sunrise ascent, hiking Kilimanjaro to the Roof of Africa.
Today will change you. Today is summit day.
Trust me: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is unlike any experience you’ve ever had. I say that with confidence because there’s (literally) nothing like it on the planet. Kilimanjaro’s highlights are many: tallest mountain in Africa, highest freestanding mountain in the world, glacier-hemmed calderas, seven official routes through five unique ecosystems in one climb.
All of this is what you get when saying, “yes” to climbing Kilimanjaro. You get adventure. You get challenge. And with jambokilitours you get camaraderie, dancing, delicious meals, world-class sunsets, and an indelible memory that will stick with you forever.
But make no mistake. The beloved Kilimanjaro is no cakewalk. This mountain is a serious undertaking, reaching to elevations few people on Earth ever dream of going. Our team of expert guides will make your expedition as safe as possible, but here are the most essential things you can pack to be as prepared as possible for reaching that summit.
Kilimanjaro Duffle Bag
The type of Kilimanjaro duffle bag you choose is important as it will hold all of your gear, including your sleeping bag.Your Kilimanjaro duffle bag will be carried by your porter who will transport your gear from one camp to the next. Porters carry bags on their head so it is important that the bag is soft and weighs no more than 15kg when fully loaded (we jambokilitours limit the weight to 15kg fully-loaded).
Key characteristics to look for in a duffle bag:
• Greater than 80 litre capacity
• Constructed from waterproof laminate material to ensure your gear stays dry. We recommend packing your gear into separate plastic bags or packing units (see below) to provide extra waterproofing and easy access to sorted gear
• A strong zipper system that is not susceptible to breaking and can be easily locked. Take a small lock to secure your bag
• A hand and shoulder strapping system to provide extra versatility
BEST DAYPACK
The Talon is definitely a leader in the lightweight market, providing versatility, high performance and quality design in a neat multi-purpose pack. The daypack also features a special compartment to put your hydration bladder.

UNDERWEAR
Depending on the length of your trek you should bring 4-5 pairs of sports underwear. Those made by Icebreaker are excellent. Alternatively any sporting brand underwear will work
For the ladies bring two pairs of sports bras, again we recommend Icebreaker sports bras.
Recommended Insulated Pants
For the upper reaches of your Kilimanjaro trek (>4,500 meters) the temperatures can get very cold, particularly at night. Warm trekking trousers are a must.Here are the key characteristics to look out for: Water resistant, sun protective, and fleece inner material with quick-drying polyester outer for warmth.Great winter trekking trousers include Craghoppers Kiwi Winter Trousers and Regatta Lined Hiking Trousers.Alternatively, some folk prefer to use a hard shell pair of trousers, similar to ski pants or salopettes.


Recommended Warm Jackets
In terms of a good and affordable down jacket we recommend warm and less weight jacket. It retails for a great price, is super-lightweight which makes it easy to travel with and really warm.Other brands that make great winter alpine jackets include: Arc’Teryx (see the Atom), Rab (see the Microlight) and Mountain Hardwear.

Trekking socks
It is important that you bring good quality trekking socks. You should avoid cotton or cotton-blend socks as these absorb and retain moisture, keeping your feet damp and making them susceptible to blistering.
We recommend 5 x Wool trekking socks as these are the best for wicking moisture away from the foot. The best trekking sock manufacturers include Point6, Smartwool and Bridgedale. All three brands manufacture their socks from really soft merino wool which is great for comfort and performance. If you are alergic to wool we would go for an acrylic or acrylic-blend alternative like those from Wigwam.#jambokilitours.com
TREKKING SHIRTS
In terms of trekking shirts we recommend 4 x short sleeve shirts and 2 x long sleeve shirts. Ideal fabric is a breathable, lightweight and quick-drying polyester, merino or nylon. Make sure that your shirts are not cotton.
CLOTHING: THINK WATERPROOF AND WINDPROOF
Multifunctional layers – On the ascent you will climb several thousand vertical feet over five ecosystems . Because of this, temperatures and canopy cover will fluctuate, so the most important things to pack are layers that breathe, wick moisture, and can be slapped on and off with ease.
RAIN AND WIND GEARS–
If you could invest in one single piece of gear for Kilimanjaro, make it a feather-down jacket or a Gortex/Wind stopper raincoat. Nothing compares to down for warmth, and cutting wind and rain is absolutely necessary for this climb. Stay dry. Stay happy.
HATS AND GLOVES –
You will use a cap, a beanie, and your gloves every single day of your trek, promise. Look out for your extremities, as heat escapes through your head and hands if the rest of your body is clothed. Again, wool, Wind stopper, and fleece are all great options.
Buff/Scarf –
This is the most underrated piece of gear I took on my Kilimanjaro trek, it was a buff. These are multipurpose head wraps and it can be used for shielding sun, added warmth around your ears, and also a handkerchief. Scarves do the trick too, and are typically warmer.
Hiking Shoes/Gaiters –
There’s a lot of reviews about footwear when approaching Kili. The first thing you mustn’t do is compromise comfort. Choose a pair you know and love. Second, that old clunky trekking boot might be overbuilt and unnecessary for this climb. ‘Jambokili” robust team of porters and guides will be carrying the bulk of your gear for you, so ankle-support is less of a concern because there won’t be fifty pounds/25kg on your back. That said, depending on the more aggressive footwear might be advisable. For the majority of the routes a modest hiking shoe will do the trick.
TECHNOLOGY: BRING BACKUPS
Headlamp
This is an essential piece of hands-free gear you’ll use a thousand different ways: getting to the loo in the middle of the night; rifling through your bag for that favorite pair of polka-dotted hiking socks; scribbling notes in your journal. Oh, and summit day starts at night! We recommend also to come with extra batter for the summit.
Sunglasses
For most of the trek, you will be above tree line and have little canopy cover to shelter your skin from the sun. At these elevations the sun is exponentially more intense and dangerous. Grab a pair (or two) of polarized shades to reduce the glare and pack sunblock and chapstick, too. Here’s one dermatologist’s experience on Kilimanjaro: (View More)
Camera
Digital, phone, film. Whatever strikes your fancy, you’re going to want to capture this experience (duh), so bring backup memory cards, batteries, and bags to keep them all dry. (Insider tip: keep electronics in your sleeping bag at night. The cold can drain batteries!)
Batteries – One thing you won’t find in Tanzania is a reliable battery. Pack extras for your headlamp and your devices (and consider a power pack for extended battery life). Also, I found lithium batteries to perform poorly in cold environment
Other Essentials:
WATER BOTTLES
With every thousand feet of elevation you gain, the air gets thinner and your body demands more water to function. Hydration is absolutely essential for a successful summit, and you’ll be asked to carry multiple liters at all times. Better to bring your own vessels. We also recommended to come with camelback for comfortability drinking while your walking can be either one bottle and camelback but make sure that not less than 3 litters.
Plastic bags –
No matter what gear you choose, if it all ends up wet then it’s no good. Make sure you arrive with your pack lined in waterproof materials. Find upscale solutions at your outdoor store. Zip lock bags and garbage bags work, too.
Trekking poles
Trekking poles are all-stars, especially for the Kilimanjaro summit day. They come in handy during technical terrain, ascents, and descent, while models (like BD Z-distance) are ultralight.
Journal – Your experience up Kilimanjaro will take you to new heights, and you’ll want to capture every moment, every song, every nuance. Pack a notepad and pen; you’ll be happy you did.
brilliant synthetic sleeping bag called the Lamina. As far as synthetic bags go the Lamina provides excellent performance for an affordable price. The welded lamina construction reduces cold spots and the nylon shell repels water.There are six variations in temperature rating but we only recommend two for Kilimanjaro, the -30 or -15. See options here.


REMEMBER.
Think warm. Think dry. Plan for multipurpose and multilayered but also simple. Kilimanjaro is a nontechnical walk, but it’s also a strenuous ascent and must be taken seriously. With these dozen items, you’ll be well positioned to wake up on that alarm clock on summit day and reach up to the Roof of Africa. Now, lace up and let’s go.
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THINGS TO BRING WHEN YOU COME HIKING KILIMANJARO.

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Things to bring for the Hiking
Day pack, for you to carry
Large duffel bag or backpack, for porters to carry
Shorts, for first and last day only
Pants, for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
Short-sleeved or t-shirts
Long-sleeved shirts, for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
Long underwear
Fleece jacket or wool sweater
Fleece pants
Down jacket or ski parka (for temperatures well below freezing plus wind)
Rain jacket, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
Rain pants, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
Underwear
Sport bras, for women

For cold

Mittens and/or gloves (waterproof, one thin pair, one thick pair that can be layered)
Wool or pile hat
Balaclava or neck gaitor
Hand and foot warmers (chemical activated)

Footwear

Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike!
Trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferrably warm, waterproof, and with ankle-support – not too light and not too heavy
Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
Gaiters
Hiking socks for warmer conditions
Wool socks for colder conditions
Sock liners to wick away moisture

Sleeping

Sleeping bag (Rated -25 degrees C/-10 degrees F or colder is recommended)
Sleeping pad and repair kit

Other

Water bottles and Camelback (2-3)
Water filter or iodine purification tablets
Sun hat with brim
Sunglasses
Bandana
Money ($400 or more in cash and/or travellers cheques, including some small U.S., Euro, or Tanzanian bills)
Ski or trekking poles
Headlamp or flashlight
Camera, film, tripod
Video camera, tapes
Batteries (Bring extra sets for headlamp/flashlight and camera as cold weather shortens their life)
Binoculars
Notebook, journal, pencil, and pen
Pocket knife
Electricity adapter
Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
Playing cards, games, books, frisbee, football, kite
Chocolate or pens for village children, momentos for guides, porters, and other climbers
Umbrella, particularly useful in the rainy season, can be purchased in the market for around $2
Plastic bags and zip-lock bags for waterproofing
Sewing kit
Salt, pepper, and spices for bland food
Business cards
Alarm clock
Calculator (for currency conversion)
Swim suit for hotel swimming pool

Toiletries

Toilet paper (and baggie to carry used paper while on trail)
Small towel
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Handi-wipes (moist towelettes for cleaning)
Hand sanitizer
Lotion
Glasses, contacts, solution (take contacts out each night to prevent blurred vision)
Comb, mirror

Documents

Passport
Yellow fever certificate
Tanzania Visa
Medical insurance
Address book
Vaccination records
Airline tickets
Cash, travellers cheques, credit cards
Maps, guidebooks

REMEMBER
Make copies of passport, TZ visa, airline tickets/schedule, and travellers cheques numbers.
Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a separate

CAN ABOVE 60S BE ABLE TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO
The short answer to the question: Can above 60s climb Mount Kilimanjaro? is obviously yes.
For the average person though, being able to successfully climb and summit Kilimanjaro is definitely attainable. You don’t need to be particularly fit (indeed being too fit can be detrimental) and you do not need any technical climbing skills.
Children over the age of 10 can legally have a go, as can older generations in their 60s and 70s!
All you need is determination and the will to get to the summit.
The real challenge with climbing Kilimanjaro is the altitude and the rate of ascent.
Standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), Kilimanjaro is firmly classified as an extreme altitude mountain trek. At high altitudes the body is susceptible to a condition called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness.
The onset of AMS symptoms is not directly correlated to factors of age, gender, fitness level etc.
We do know though, that the rate of ascent is a major contributing factor, particularly on Kilimanjaro where the ascent profile is fast.

To increase your chances of success you should apply these four principles:
• Longer routes provide more time to properly acclimatize and therefore success rates are higher. Seven day routes are our preferred option for trekkers
• Routes that offer a climb high, sleep low acclimatisation day are preferable – the Machame and Lemosho route provides the best climb high, sleep low opportunity
• Go slowly through-out your trek. Do not over-exert yourself. Conserve energy at all times. You will hear your porters say ‘Pole Pole’, this means Slow, Slow in Swahili. Listen to them
• Drink loads of fluids (2.5-4 liters of water a day)
Follow these tips and you should be fine!

Esther and Martin Kafer summit Kilimanjaro, aged 84 and 85 respectively
In late 2012 Canadian couple Esther and Martin Kafer, aged 84 and 85 years respectively became the oldest people to summit Kilimanjaro.
The couple have been married since 1953 and have climbed mountains all over the world.

Also put this in your mind I got a lot of peoples climbed mountain Kilimanjaro with me as guide most also are young and old people above 60s, 100% of old made to the top. With me and jambokilitours we sure you than we are flexible.

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WHY YOU FAIL TO REACH KILIMANJARO SUMMIT

Poor Guides

We state over and over that the single most important decision you make is what operator you climb with. Guides who are inexperienced and insufficiently trained do not put you in an advantageous position to succeed simply because they do not know how to give optimal instructions to their clients. This includes knowing how to deal with elevation, food and water intake, injury prevention, handling adverse weather and pace setting.
As mentioned above, altitude sickness is the main obstacle for a successful climb. Solid, well-trained guides like Peak Planet’s staff know how to prevent and treat altitude sickness. By doing health checks and with careful monitoring of each client, our guides can act immediately if they notice a person may not be acclimatizing. The best guides on the mountain will increase your chances of summiting.


Altitude Sickness

Some of peoples failed to reach to summit due to altitude sickness but as longer as you have competent,knowledgeable guides it is not problem. What you need to do is by make sure that your obeying on what your guides advice you guides are more experienced than.you can be more experienced on other mountain but not for Kilimanjaro Please follow your guide.at high elevations, nearly everyone experience some symptoms of altitude sickness. Mild levels of altitude sickness include a headache, nausea, lack of appetite, dizziness, and lethargy. This is normal. However, when symptoms worsen to moderate levels of illness, climbers should not go any higher as their bodies are not adapting to the altitude.
The best way to reduce the likelihood of altitude sickness is to simply climb a longer route. Doing so will give your body additional days to acclimatize and in turn increase your success rate. That is why Peak Planet prefers the 7 day Rongai, 7 day Machame, 8 day Lemosho and 9 day Northern Circuit route. Each of these routes adds an extra rest day which statistically increases your probability of success by about 20%.Other ways of decreasing the chances of altitude sickness are by acclimatizing climb high and sleep low this helps a lot of peoples you hike 200meters above your home camp for particular day and spend some time.
Altitude sickness can be fatal if precautions aren’t taken or symptoms are not recognized. That’s why we use only experienced, medically trained guides. Our guides from jambokili tours are well trained and ready to help you to the top healthy.


Bad attitude

Always we tell our client please think positive "if other can do why not you" this makes me to get high percent of my client reach to highest peak not only that you got enough gear neither fitness.but always be positive. When you’re positive even on the most challenged peak like the peak of Everest can be easy for you. This is my witness to you my clients I had one student from Georgia university. she had problem with pulmonary, asthma, chest problems. The first statement I gave her was “ your strong” with her pace she made to the highest point healthily. build your phycology positive.With jambokilitours is our duties to create positiveness.


Not Eating or Drinking Enough

By being at high elevations, your body is working hard just to function normally. That means it is using a lot of calories and water in the process. It is very important that one continues to eat and drink in good amounts to replenish your body. What usually occurs is that people are OK in the first few days, even when not eating and drinking enough. However, as the oxygen levels begin to deplete, the culmination of the calorie and water deficiency and perhaps lack of sleep begin to take their toll. A climber can become more and more tired as each day passes which in turn also affects their ability to continue acclimatizing.
Your guides will always remind you to drink and eat as much as possible, even if you do not feel hungry. We also believe that bringing an electrolyte powder mix is very helpful for recovery after long days.
Not having enough gears
Please just put in your mind your coming to climb Kilimanjaro the Africa highest mountain most of peoples are coming from cold or coldest country even though you’re from that country please come with your gears as recommended it bad for someone failed to get to the top because he was feeling too cold Kilimanjaro reach up to -20degree sometime -25 with too much wind for As part of your Kilimanjaro preparations, you should acquire or rent all the necessary gear. Follow our detailed gear list or my you tube videos and you will be well suited for any kind of weather.
The top of Kilimanjaro is in an ecological zone known as the arctic zone. In other words, it can be very, very cold. The bottom of Kilimanjaro resides in the rainforest, where precipitation is expected. So warm hats, jackets, pants, and gloves, along with waterproof gear is imperative.
Some company provide Tents that leak or do not vent properly can make your nights very uncomfortable. And if you do not get good sleep, your recovery is negatively affected. That’s why we provide high-quality Gore-Tex tents and sleeping pads and rent warm wat sleeping bags. It helps our clients succeed on the mountain.


Injuries and Other Illnesses

This among of reason but not often happening but we have got first aid kit for small injury but we can do nothing for big one. During the course of hiking over many days, it is not unusual for some injuries to pop up. A twisted ankle, blisters or swollen joints can end your Kilimanjaro climb if hiking becomes too painful. If you have known physical challenges, it is prudent to take actions to counteract them. For instance, bringing sock liners, extra socks, and a blister kit to stop blisters from forming or getting worse. Using trekking poles to ease the impact on problematic joints. Wearing high boots for better ankle support.
It is also important to maintain good hygiene on the mountain. Always wash your hands (we provide soap and water) or use hand sanitizer after using the toilet or before eating to prevent getting germs.


THREE BIG THING TO PUT ON YOUR MIND
THINK POSITIVE
EATING/DRINKING
POLEPOLE
KILIMNJARO IS EASY AS LONGER AS YOU MAKE IT EASY