One of the key elements of a successful summit on Kilimanjaro is having the right sleeping bag. Ensuring you get a good night’s sleep helps you adjust to the altitude and gives you more energy to tackle this incredible mountain!
If you are thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro you might be wondering what month is best to climb? Not to fret, we climb Kilimanjaro up to 20 times per year. Thus, we’ve first hand experience on what the best months are to attempt the summit. One of our qualified expedition leaders, John Gorman, has just finished his second Kilimanjaro climb this year. His first summit was in February 2022 and his second in June 2022. Continue reading below for John’s best advice on whether Summer or Winter is best to climb Kilimanjaro.
How to get to Kilimanjaro? Is Kilimanjaro hard to climb? We’ve got the answers to your burning questions here.
Our first expeditions to Everest Base Camp after Covid-19 ran without a hitch! It’s been a long time coming, with some of our hikers waiting three years to trek this iconic route. Our 18-day itinerary takes you on the historic trek through the Khumbu Valley to Everest Base Camp sitting at the foot of Mt Everest (8,848m). This is arguably one of the best-known expeditions in the world and one of the most popular routes for trekkers to undertake. Our Earth’s Edge lead guide Louise kept a diary each day to help give you an idea of what to expect on this expedition.
If you’re thinking about making the journey over to Nepal and trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, you might have a few questions. Top of the list might be “What’s the accommodation like on Annapurna Base Camp?” On this expedition, like any other trek, a good night’s sleep is super important. It helps your muscles to recover and your body acclimatise to altitude. So where will you be sleeping? Let us fill you in…
When you’re on an expedition like Kilimanjaro, it’s super important to stay hydrated. Let’s fact it – it’s actually important wherever you are on the planet. But when you’re climbing at high altitude, staying hydrated becomes even more important. Drinking plenty of water is one of the main tools in your belt when it comes to preventing Altitude Sickness. But if you’re wondering how you get drinking water on Kilimanjaro, don’t worry. It’s easier than you might think…
It’s been a busy few months here at Earth’s Edge. As well as sending off our first two expeditions after a long two years of a pandemic hiatus, we had some big news bubbling up behind the wings. And now we can finally spill the beans…
So, you want to climb Kilimanjaro. You’ve seen the itinerary, you’ve read the guides, and you want to take it on yourself. But if you’re never done a multi-day trek before, you might be curious as to how the days actually pan out. After all, if you’re only trekking for five hours some days, what do you do for the rest of the time? Well, if you’re wondering what a typical day on Kilimanjaro is like, here’s a post that might help…
After a long, long wait, international travel is finally back up and running. And after a few years of being grounded, now is the time to make your plans for future adventures. If you’re looking for a great entry-level expedition, Annapurna Base Camp is a great option. So, if you’re wondering when you can trek to Annapurna Base Camp in 2022, here’s what you need to know…
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