Friday, August 23, 2013

What You Have To Know When Preparing For Mount Kilimanjaro Tours

By Tara Daniels


If you ever visit Tanzania for safari, going for Mount Kilimanjaro tours is something that you must do before you leave the country. Failure to go on the tour definitely makes your safari an incomplete one. This activity is meant for those people that love adventure. Making adequate planning and preparation are necessary things to do before a person goes for the trekking tour otherwise climbing the mountain will be too challenging for him.

Towering in the savanna plains, this mountain goes 5,892 meters high from the base. It is the highest mountain in the African continent. Trekking up is done by folks who are fit physically. It is one dangerous activity, and thus do not risk going for it if you are not fit for it. Prior to leaving for the trek, you should look for tour companies, or even get an experienced trekking guide.

Weather affects the trek just as much as it does to other activities. When the weather is excellent the chances reaching the summit also go up. Bad weather comes along with rain, mud, extreme cold and snow. Trekking up the mountain is easiest during drier times. January and February mark the driest times of the year, as such provide the best times to go for trekking.

Of great importance is to pick a route that works best for you. There are several routes headed up the mountain. Each one of them has its own characteristics and challenges. Make an assessment and decide on one that is likely to get you to the summit safely. You can get help in determining which route to follow from the tour guide provided to you. The locals also can assist you with information you need to make that decision because they know the area well.

This exercise needs some background knowledge and some experience in trekking. The experience will make you know the essential things to carry that are needed to complete the task. Ensure that you carry the right clothes. The clothes include t-shirts to be worn when the sun is scorching and also some heavy clothing items too. Heavy clothes will come in handy when weather changes to extreme cold. Good shoes will give you protection when the terrain gets tough.

Conquering this mountain require someone to have confidence as well as be fit mentally and physically. Participation in past hiking or trekking event has massive advantages. Preparing for the trek commences early, even two months in advance. Anybody can finish the challenge provided they have determination and desire.

Most trekkers usually get mild acute mountain sickness as they climb the mountain. This disorder is characterizes with malaise, vertigo, headache and nausea. It can be deadly if ignored. Whenever you get the symptoms you better inform the guide immediately.

It is vital that memorize the tips as you do your preparation. These tips not only have the ability to keep you very safe but also guide you into achieving your target. Pay a visit to the nation and get to enjoy the marvelous Mount Kilimanjaro tours.




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