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In this section we have provided a guideline and worked example for calculating how much you should set aside for tips. I encourage using this as a guideline only. We will say now that our numbers are 10-20% more than many of the other tipping numbers you might find online. This is because we believe that anyone who can afford to trek Kilimanjaro as a leisure activity, can also afford to pay that little bit more to their support crew  Before you begin your climb you will meet your guide and porters. Typically guides can speak good English, porters less so. Porters carry all your gear (excluding your day pack) and all the equipment you need on your climb (tents, cooking equipment, food, water etc.). Each porter carries up to 20kg on their back or head! Yes, 20kg. And usually another 5kg of their own kit in addition to this. Some tour operators limit the weight that porters carry to 15kg. Tipping Kilimanjaro Crew Note: new regulations mean that guides and cooks are not allowed ...

Flights to Tanzania for Safar is something also important for any clients who wish to book for flight to Tanzania for safari. But the best way to get to Tanzania if you are coming from North America or Europe, we recommend flying KLM to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). If you are coming from Australasia, Emirates has the best deals and fly into Nairobi and Dar es Salaam daily. Kilimanjaro Airport is a one hour drive from Arusha while Dar es Salaam and Nairobi are a one hour flight or several hour buses rides from Arusha. If planning a visit to Zanzibar or Pemba during your Tanzanian holiday, consider flying into Dar es Salaam and then flying to Kilimanjaro for your safari and climb. Flights to Tanzania for Safari

Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed all year round. Generally, the main tourist seasons are from July to October, then from December to February. These months coincide with the dry season in Tanzania. Many people visit in December. There are two wet periods - the long rainy season and the short rainy season. The long rainy season begins in March and ends in May. The short rainy season is during the month of November. Note that weather is unpredictable so these time periods will vary from year to year. Sometimes the rains come early, come late, are mild, or are torrential. The shoulder seasons, marking the transition from wet to dry season and vice versa, can be the best times to visit, though climbers are taking a gamble. Because most people avoid the rains, it's the only time climbers can experience both low crowds on the mountain and good weather.

Training and Fitness for Climbing Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro Climb Training is a physical undertaking, so you should prepare yourself accordingly with a Kilimanjaro training program. Being in good shape is important in many respects. Obviously, strong, conditioned legs make it easier to walk uphill and downhill for sustained periods of time. General aerobic fitness allows the body to function efficiently with less oxygen. And a fit body is more likely to withstand the stress of consecutive days of hiking and camping. Finally, a positive mental attitude can work wonders for you when fatigue and doubts arise.

Is Climbing  Mount Kilimanjaro Safe ( Safety on Mount Kilimanjaro ) Climbing Kilimanjaro is probably one of the most dangerous things you will ever do. Every year, approximately 1,000 people are evacuated from the mountain, and approximately 10 deaths are reported. The actual number of deaths is believed to be two to three times higher. The main cause of death is altitude sickness. Everyone climbing Mount Kilimanjaro should be familiar with the symptoms of altitude sickness. And everyone climbing Kilimanjaro should choose an operator like Tanzania Jungle Safari that has the proper safety systems in place.  • Our guides are highly experienced in preventing, detecting, and treating altitude sickness because they handle over 1,000 climbers per year. • Our guides conduct twice daily health checks using a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen saturation and pulse rate. Is Climbing Kilimanjaro Safe? • Our guides administer the Lake Louise Scoring System (LLS...

Clothes to Wear On Camping Safaris Tanzania When you book for Tanzania Safari , it is important to consider what to pack as personal items and what to wear during you safari. Things like Comfortable; loose clothing with a good pair of shoes, Warm clothes, Hat and Sunglasses are basic things. Also you should prepare lightly and wise choices clothes unless you have a special event to attend.  Official wearing clothes is not necessary, as you will be subjected to the real jungle or beaches were no one who will care about you. You should take with you only clothing that you will get you into muddy situation. Some safari accommodations in Tanzania offer next day laundry services (generally at a cost) subject to appropriate weather conditions, so you do not need to bring a large quantity of clothing.   Bringing the right clothing and personal items on your Tanzania safari not only keeps you safe and comfortable, but also increases your enjoyment of the many adventurou...