Category: Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro was recently climbed by an 89-year-old great-grandmother, who became the oldest person to do it. Anne Lorimor isn't a professional climber, yet she climbed to the top of the world's largest free-standing mountain and descended in nine days. As the saying goes, age is just but a number, so at the age of 76, she scaled Pikes Peak and four other mountains that were above 14,000 feet in height. She also scaled mountains in western Mexico and the United States, the Great Pyramid in Egypt, Ayers Rock in Australia, and the pyramid in Mexico City. After moving to New Mexico, Anne was unable to recall ever not going for a walk. Then, in 2019, she made the decision to carry on with her adventure by becoming the oldest female and overall climber of Mount Kilimanjaro aged 89 years and 37 days. Anne, who had previously ascended Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania, was unfazed by this challenging expedition. With a height of 19,341 feet above sea level and a base elevation of around 16,100 feet, it also happens to be the tallest peak in Africa.   Lorimor explained, "There was a time where I was extremely worried because I fell before I began up the mountain and I felt a lot of pain in my side and couldn't take deep breaths." Lorimor has climbed the 19,340-foot peak in Tanzania for the second time. She had her first attempt four years ago, when she was 85 years old. She was the world's oldest woman to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at the time. But then her record was broken. "Last year, I planned to do it, but it was done by a man who was a year or two older than me. No, I'm not going to

Where do we poop while on Mount Kilimanjaro? This is one of those critical questions that visitors wishing to visit Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro ask themselves, and sometimes, us. First things first, we will begin by describing how the toilets are on the mountain. Then we'll go through how our clients handle their short and long calls, you know the number ones and twos. You will come across toilets on every designated campsite on each route and the Kilimanjaro Park authorities are the ones that are in charge of maintaining these toilets on the mountain. What are the toilets like on Mount Kilimanjaro? Every campsite on the mountain has “long drop” toilets, as shown above. Toilets on Mount Kilimanjaro are very basic structures. They're just holes drilled into the ground with a wooden shelter built on top of them. You stand or squat over the pit on a ceramic "launchpad." Long drop toilets or the pit latrines on Kilimanjaro, as you might expect, are unmaintained and kind of unhygienic. The Kilimanjaro Park authorities are responsible for the general maintenance and hygiene of the toilets, which they do from time to time but we recommend hiring private toilets that come with an additional cost. Our Private Toilets for Mount Kilimanjaro Climbers We provide private bathroom tents for our guests, as indicated in the photo on the right. For privacy, the toilet tent is made up of a plastic potty covered with a phone booth-sized and shaped tent. A cover, toilet seat, and water-based flushing system are included with the potty. You use it in the same way as you would a conventional toilet at home. Water is pumped into the bowl with a couple of hand pumps. What if you have to go to pee while hiking Kilimanjaro? You just hide

Deaths on Mount Kilimanjaro like anywhere else in the world can be prevented by following the rules, proper climbing practices, taking care of yourself, and using the required mountain trekking equipment. Most people think of Mount Everest and its "Rainbow Valley" when they think about dangerous mountains to climb in the world. What they don't understand is that nearly every other mountain, even Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, has its own death stories. How does the fatality rate compare to other Mountains? Every year, around 30,000 individuals attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, with an average of 10 fatalities reported. While there are a handful of climber deaths each year, the number of individuals who die on Kilimanjaro is far lower than one might think. Related: How many people climb Mount Kilimanjaro Each year? Many deaths might be avoided if correct climbing skills and equipment were used. When individuals die on Kilimanjaro by accident, their remains are removed off the mountain by the guides and their team with the assistance of a National Park ranger. Mt Blanc, at 4,810 meters in the European Alps, which is over 1,000 meters lower than Kilimanjaro and attracts a similar number of visitors, claims the lives of around 100 people each year, making it significantly more dangerous for tourists, but putting it on a par with Mount Kilimanjaro when all deaths caused by activities on the mountain are considered. Why are there dead bodies on Mount Everest but not on Kilimanjaro? The use of helicopters or stretchers makes evacuation relatively simple, which is why you cannot stumble upon corpses around the mountain. When individuals die on Mount Everest, it can be difficult to retrieve their bodies. Thousands of dollars are spent for final repatriation from Mount Everest. This basically means that it is easier to

If you’re planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in 2021, 2022, or beyond, you probably have lots of questions about the Coronavirus situation in Tanzania. The following information is offered to reassure prospective Tranquil Kilimanjaro clients that there is a simple way to take advantage of Tanzania's outstanding tourism and adventure opportunities while also assuring a stress-free return home. Covid 19 Protocols & Entry Requirements The government of Tanzania recommends the test should be taken within 96 hours before arriving in Tanzania, so before coming to Tanzania through any points of entry like the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in between Moshi -Arusha or Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam, you should have your covid-19 negative certificate. Please follow your airline guidelines and the Ministry of Health guidelines and tips before travelling to Tanzania for your safari or Mount Kilimanjaro trip. Access into Tanzania Kilimanjaro International Airport, Dar es Salaam International Airports and Zanzibar International Airport are open and so are all land borders and points of entry surrounding the country. Airlines flying into the country include: - Ethiopian Airlines - Qatar Airways -KLM - Turkish Airlines - Kenya Airways - Emirates Tanzania Entry Requirements All travelers must produce a negative COVID-19 test certificate upon arrival. The test should be based on an RT PCR using a sample collected within 96 hours of departure to Tanzania. Guests will be required to take a rapid test on arrival at a cost of USD 10 – guests can pay for this online after filling the health declaration form. Guests arriving via designated points of entry at the borders such as Namanga, Holili etc will not need to take a rapid test on arrival. Guests are required to fill out a Traveler's Health Declaration Form 48 hours before travelling. Upon completion, the website

On Sunday evening, Wong Dorchi, a Sherpa climber from Makalu, Sankhuwasabha, perished after leaving Mount Everest's peak. Sources at base camp verified that Wong Dorchi Sherpa, a member of the Seven Summits Club expedition, passed away close to South Col above 8,000 meters. To get his body back, efforts are being made. With this, there have already been four fatalities on Mount Everest this season. On May 18, Sankhuwasabha's Pemba Tashi Sherpa perished after falling into a crevasse close to Camp II. Abdul Waraich of Switzerland and Puwei Liu of the USA died earlier on May 12 while making their descent. Alex Abramov, the team's commander, said that a Russian climber who had complained of chest trouble while making his way toward the summit push had been flown to Kathmandu for medical attention. This morning, Dmitry Livanov from Russia was flown to Kathmandu. The Disney+ documentary "Finding Michael" is about the love and perseverance of a brother. Spencer Matthews, who is trying to rescue his brother Michael Matthews on Mount Everest, is the major subject of the film. But things quickly take a turn that many people find emotionally upsetting. The British star may not have accomplished his personal goal, but he did assist another guy in returning to his family. Of course, we're referring to Wong Dorchi Sherpa and how his path is comparable to Michael Matthews'. If you're one of the many curious individuals who wants to learn more about the mountaineer, don't worry—we've got you covered! Wong Dorchi Sherpa: Who Was He? Wong Dorchi Sherpa, a native of Makalu, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal, served as a mountain guide for several climbers who sought to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Due to the lengthy history of the Sherpa community in this industry, Wong's last name also acts as a