Zanzibar Zanzibar Magical Island Zanzibar; an island for the explorer, the adventurer and the romantic. Laze on the beach or venture into its heart and get lost in the narrow alleyways of Stone Town. Hear the chatter of the locals as they…
Kilimanjaro Tipping for Guides and Porters: The Complete Guide Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an incredible adventure, but the unsung heroes of your trek are the guides, porters, and cooks who make your journey possible. Tipping is a customary way to show your…
Kilimanjaro Guides and Porters: Your Essential Team to the Summit Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, but reaching the summit would be nearly impossible without the invaluable support of guides and porters. These unsung heroes are the backbone of your trek,…
Nutritional strategies for hike Before the first day of the event The main aims of nutritional preparation before an endurance event are: Glycogen storage: Storage of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles as glycogen. The glycogen is converted to glucose for energy…
Suggested Reading Plenty of books are available on Kilimanjaro. Below is a list of them. These books should be available at any good book store or at online stores such as Amazon.com or bn.com. You can download the below list. Title:…
Kilimanjaro Health Issues Please note: Each client that books with ‘Climbing Kilimanjaro‘ receives a comprehensive 22 page health guide that addresses all the health issues related to climbing Kilimanjaro. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness is also referred to as “Altitude…
Kilimanjaro Packing Final Checklist One of the important prerequisites of a successful summit attempt is being properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped – print the Checklist below and mark it off, it will be an essential part of your preparation…
Kilimanjaro Fitness Program Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and hiking to the peak is a challenge that should not be under estimated. With all the information you could possibly gather, added to being physically prepared, one’s chances of reaching…
