Category: Mount Kilimanjaro

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

The first fatalities on the highest mountain in the world this season have been reported on Mount Everest by two climbers: an American and a Swiss, according to expedition organizers in Nepal. Officials from the trekking business said on Thursday that Abdul Waraich, 41, of Switzerland, and Puwei Liu, 55, of the US, both passed out while descending the mountain on Wednesday. According to Thaneshwar Guragai, a manager of the expedition's organizer, Seven Summit Treks in Nepal, "Additional sherpas were sent with supplies and oxygen but regrettably, they could not save them." According to Chhang Dawa Sherpa, another representative of the firm, Mr. Waraich passed away close to the south peak while descending after reaching the summit at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters). Abdul succeeded in reaching the summit, but problems started to arise as he descended, the speaker claimed. "We sent two more Sherpas with food and oxygen." Sadly, the Sherpas were powerless to help him. At South Col, the mountain's highest camp, Mr. Liu passed away. He had arrived at the Hillary Step, a rocky outcrop just below the summit, but due to fatigue and snow blindness, he was unable to continue. Mr. Liu was returned to the camp at South Col, which is at a height of 25,918 feet (7,900 meters), with the aid of members of the support team and more oxygen, but he passed away on Wednesday night, according to the organizers. When the weather improves, the bodies will be taken back down, according to the organizers. No other information was provided on the deceased climbers or the timing of the body haul down. Climbers currently have to descend to lower elevations due to unfavorable weather conditions. The job of lowering bodies from the highest heights down cold, treacherous slopes takes a lot of time, and

Gill Haran, 46, a former Hartlepool employee, was due to turn 25 when she was diagnosed with the condition in 2000. It's a chronic disorder in which sections of the digestive system become inflamed, resulting in diarrhoea, stomach pains, and exhaustion. The diagnosis didn't stop Gill from doing her job, and she claims that being sick herself made her a more compassionate nurse. Gill spent 17 years with the NHS as a certified nurse. However, her illness deteriorated to the point where she had to make the difficult decision to leave her much-loved work in 2013. "All I ever wanted to be was a nurse and be the greatest nurse I could be to look after my patients," Gill explained. "But in the end, I couldn't do that because I was too ill myself." Gill, who worked as a Registered NHS Nurse in Birmingham, Nottingham, and Hartlepool, lost her sense of purpose after leaving her nursing career. This all changed when she was chosen to accompany Matt Wood on his Kilimanjaro charity expedition. Gill has been exercising frequently to develop her muscle strength in preparation for the September trip to Tanzania, which is conditional on pandemic restrictions relaxing, and she is not giving up despite overstretching a ligament and needing to wear a knee brace. She stated, " "It will provide me with a much-needed boost in self-esteem. "Despite the ups and downs in my training, I'm not giving up. I know it's not a full-time job, but I believe it will teach me that I can achieve things, that I can stick to a routine, that I can show up and be dependable, and that would mean the world to me because I hated letting my coworkers down." Gill, who is from the Belle Vue neighborhood of town, has