Climbing Kilimanjaro Frequently Asked Questions
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In this video, we are answering
some frequently asked questions.
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Should I get my visa in advance?
To gain entry into Tanzania,
US citizens
and most other nationalities
will need a passport
and visa.
The passport must be valid
for six months
after your departure date.
It may take up to two hours
to obtain your visa at JRO.
You can apply for it
in advance at the
Tanzanian Embassy's
eVisa website.
Do I need any vaccinations to get into Tanzania?
Vaccinations are not required
if you are from the US.
If you arrive from a country
that has a yellow fever outbreak,
such as Kenya,
and are there longer
than 8 hours,
you'll need a yellow fever
vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccinations
are not required,
but those with them
do not need to have
a negative test.
How many days ahead of time should I arrive?
The date listed
on our group climbs
is the arrival day.
You'll begin climbing
the next day.
We recommend arriving
either in the morning
of your arrival day
or ideally
the previous evening.
This will allow for any
flight delays,
delayed luggage,
and for recovery
from the long flight.
This will also give you time
to attend the pre-climb
trip briefing.
Where do I go at JRO once I have my luggage?
Once you make it
through the lines
at JRO
and after grabbing your bags,
exit the airport
toward the parking lot.
Once there,
either go to your right
toward the taxi area
or if you booked an airport pickup,
then go with our driver.
He will be holding a sign
that reads Kilimanjaro Sunrise.
Where do I store the items I don't need on the mountain?
We recommend bringing a suitcase
for the flight,
with your duffel inside.
Once packed for the mountain,
everything should be
in your day pack
and duffel bag.
The items you don't need
can be stored in your suitcase
in our secure storage room.
As a precaution,
make sure the suitcase locks.
What kind of bags should I bring?
When climbing Kilimanjaro,
you will need to bring
at least two bags.
One should be a daypack
to use as your carry-on
and to wear while hiking.
On Kilimanjaro, your daypack
should weigh about 12-15 lbs.
It will contain water,
snacks, rain gear,
camera equipment
and an extra layer of clothing.
The second bag
should be a duffle bag
This bag should be
75 to 90 liters.
Your duffel bag
will be carried by a porter
from campsite to campsite.
It should weigh
no more than 33 pounds.
and will contain everything
you don't need
while hiking.
Do I need to bring a water filter?
No, all water is provided.
Water is taken from nearby streams,
boiled, and filtered.
It tastes good.
However, you can take
flavored powders
such as Gatorade or
Nuun tablets
for taste.
How do I call home?
To text or call home,
we recommend downloading WhatsApp.
You can call or text
when you have
a WiFi signal.
The other person
also has to have WhatsApp
The hotel
and our vehicles have Wifi.
There is no WiFi
or cellular
on Kilimanjaro.
Can we bring plastic bags to Tanzania?
The Tanzanian government
has banned
single-use plastic bags
like shopping bags.
You can still use Ziploc bags
to keep your loose items
organized and dry.
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