Anyone Can Climb Kilimanjaro: Tips and Tricks for Success
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- Climbing Kilimanjaro is not a thing for beginners. However, with some tips and tricks, the difficulty can be reduced a ton, and you'll surely summit the mountain. In this climbing Kilimanjaro documentary, we take the Lemosho route, which turned out to be a great idea.
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- Kilimanjaro cost - we paid $1800. Some western owned companies charge up to $5000. We honestly did not see a difference between a local budget company that we booked with vs one of the expensive companies. We had great food, great people, and really enjoyed it.
- In this video, you see the Lemosho route. It's the newest of the routes, and takes 7-9 days (we did it in 7). Some routes are faster, and thus more affordable, but the success rate plummits to 25-30% for the 4-5 day hikes. Lemosho has about a 90% success rate and is considered by far the most scenic.
- The toilet sheds at each camp are disgusting. They are just holes in the ground. We paid an extra $50 per person for the private toilet and it will make your journey so much more enjoyable and comfortable - just spend the money and go for it.
Kilimanjaro is truly an awesome thing to do, a bucket list item, there's nothing cooler than saying you've climbed one of the 7 peaks and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
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AFTER KILIMANJARO WE SEEM TO THINK WE ARE *EXPERT* HIKERS AND ENDED UP GETTING OURSELVES IN A SITUATION ON PRETTY MUCH *THE MOST DANGEROUS HIKE IN THE WORLD* - Definitely a different kind of hiking in our latest adventure video!!
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I'd like more info on your Kilimanjaro hike, if u wouldn't mind. Like which co. U used, etc. Thank you! Oh, great vid!
My husband and I are starting our training for Kili in June......So far I have lost 142lbs and people think that was hard wait til we do this.....Can't wait for my turn on the top.
Oh my gosh that is so awesome!! I hope you have the most amazing hike, it will be such an achievement when you are on the summit!
Well done for your weight loss. I climbed Kili in September of 2019 60lb over weight and did fine. It’s a dog walk until the last 2 days. Remember “Poolie Poolie” and you will be fine! Good luck!!
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@@BottomLineUpFront SOOOOOOOO we did it. Summited on June 18th. Most life changing trip. I went not knowing who I really was and I came home with this new confidence in who I am and what I can do. Planning another EPIC adventure next year to do Grand Canyon Rim to Rim.
@@irishwarrior35 I am so happy for you!! Congrats and keep living your adventure!
I dream about climbing this mountain. I’ve watched countless Kili videos and this is one of my favorites. Thank you!
Really hope you get to go for it Sam, it’s definitely a cool experience. Are you actively planning a trip or training up for it??
Me too. I'm binging.
Did you do it? The only barrier is the exorbitant price, hope you managed to save up enough
This is my dream too and I have been watching too many Kili videos on YT 😂 I hope your dream came true 🫶🏻
The sole of the boot coming off was the funniest thing I've seen in any of the Kili videos. How lucky to have a cobbler on hand. Hope you gave him a tice tip😂
Thanks for climbing mountain Kilimanjaro. I'm very happy because the mountain is in my country Tanzania 🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿
Tanzania does a great job with tourism, we felt very comfortable while we were there 🙂
@@BottomLineUpFront Welcome again 🙏🙏🙏
I successfully summited Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route on 4th October 2019. Your video was very valuable and contributed to my success. Thank you very much!
This is just beautiful. I am climbing as a 16-year-old girl in August this year with my dad. I'm sure I will have the same feelings you expressed when you reached the summit. Thank you!
It’s an awesome thing to do and at 16 it’ll be quite the accomplishment! Best of luck to you!! 😁
@@BottomLineUpFront Thanks!!
Did you do it ?
I was surprised with the pair of Nike shoes has made it to the one of the top of the 7 summits. Congratulations to the team. It is indeed a climb to remember. It is a climb that every hikers' wishing for.
I suppose the did make it, kinda, even though they needed repair, haha!
Did the Lemosho Route... our whole party of 10 made the summit! We used a local tour company, Zara Tours. They also have 2 hotels, one in Moshi. Fabulous guides and staff. And YES, on the toilet!!
SO awesome your whole group made it!!
your guide has such a calm and deep voice. OMG so soothing, I will trust him in no time.
The Barranco Wall is like a climbing wall at DisneyWorld. It gives you the feeling of some danger, but there's really none.
You guys are so kind and thorough with your narration . Also Im very happy that you acknowledged Sebastion and his hardworking. Those locals that carry everyones shit go back home at the end of the voyage to very very humble conditions. They don't go back to some dinner party to brag about how they just completed their 27th climb up the mountain. They are just surviving ! Moreover, I appreciate your content and I look forward to attacking the summit myself in the coming months !
Y’all had me feeling all the feels...laughing for a show separation then empathizing for the grueling 6 hours to the top and taking it all in. Amazing job friends! Made me miss y’all so much!!!
Awww thanks Mel!!! 😁
Awesome. Thanks for sharing your journey of Kili. I climbed Feb 2019. Same route. It was amazing. One down, six more summits to go!
I think Kili does that to people - the reward from the journey and summit makes them start looking at the other 6 peaks and thinking "hmmm...." 😂
What are the other 6 peaks? Ty
Love this video! At 41 I climbed on the Macheme route. Out of 16 hikers 13 made it to the top. I was the very last hiker to do so. Enjoy the moment it’ll stay with you for life!
Thanks for watching Tony - it's a memory we tell everyone about when they ask how our world travels went!
I was born in Tanzania and I've always wanted to climb Kilimanjaro ❤️ my grandfather did it a few times. Problem is that I'm really not a fit person so climbing it is my goal for 2022 😀🇹🇿
You are most welcome my lovely sister ,I am the mount Guide,I will guide you to the top of Africa,Just get for ready for it.
Great videos....I'm hooked. Anxious to see the rest of them. Thanks for posting!
Wow! I felt that emotion!! Reaching the summit of a giant mountain will do that! What an EPIC achievement! Thanks so much for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing you’re experience. I’ll be climbing mount Kilimanjaro in February. I’m super excited!
This was beautifully edited! Congrats to you both! Has to be my favorite video to date!
Thanks so much!! We spent a little extra time on this one because it was quite the adventure! 😊
Incredible video. I'm climbing Kili via Lemosho route as well next month with my dad. Should be a good bonding experience for us.
Awesome, I hope you guys have a great climb, great weather, and a great summit night! ✌️
Thank you so much for emphasising the difference in cost between the foreign owned tour companies verses paying your local guides companies for the same experience.V useful to know and the main thing I need to ensure is that they will be getting paid a good wage for all that they do and it is not going into the hands of those who do not deserve it.
Absolutely. We were blown away at the work ethic of the Tanzanians, they deserve all the credit for making these expeditions possible.
Man, this is my first video I’ve seen of your guys. And stoked to have found your channel. Super awesome job at it and cool experience to watch.
Thanks Daniel! Check out our “favorite stories” playlist, it’s got the best shenanigans from this world trip (in our opinion, haha!) ✌️
I'm in tears!!! This is so so beautiful. I hope I'll be there one day too. Love your channel
Thanks Vanessa!! Check out our “ Best Hiking in the world” video (Everest) - it has some beautiful climbing as well, just not as difficult as Kili!
Thanks for the useful information 👍💯
Great video, thank you!
Thanks for watching! ✌️
Thank you for sharing. Jest lovely...
Our pleasure!
I love your channel so much!! Esp this video.. thanks for taking us along with you guys on your journey🙌 epic content🔥
Thanks so much!!
Excellent! Congrats
One of the best Kilimanjaro videos I've seen! I'm climbing in 1 week on the Rongai Route. I also decided on a 7 day route to allow for higher success rate. Summit night looks incredibly gruelling! I'm climbing alone (with porters, of course) so gonna have to look inward for that last motivation! Subscribed - hope you guys have a brilliant time travelling the world.
Thanks Dan! And you'll be on the mountain in 1 week!? Jeez, that's got to be exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. We don't know much about the Rongai Route, but great decision on picking one that is 7 days.
Only question we have to ask:
Did you pay for the private toilet!? (haha)
Bottom Line Up Front Sorry YT didn’t notify me of your comment! I did pay for the toilet! I have heard so many people say it’s worth it so I went for it. Gotta be able to have a 💩 in peace 🤣👌🏼
Pls advise I’m going through to a private travel partner ! So I need to pay separately?
Love the toilet option 🎉 Great video
So good! Now you guys have me questioning if I want to do kili or India/Nepal/Bhutan next summer!
Awesome video! Must've been a great experience. I definitely gotta put this on the bucket list 👌
Everest is next (just kidding) 😛
@@BottomLineUpFront now that would be an awesome video!
Totally agree on the toilet man. Best advice ever. Plus, JMHO, but I think that maybe because some Everest mountaineers proudly climb without canned oxygen, folks think the equivalent is climbing Kilimanjaro without Diamox. It's a daily pill (you actually begin taking a day or two in advance) and it's a pill which helps you acclimatize. I got to Uhuru at 52 years old in Aug, 2012 with the aid of Diamox.. I was down at the hotel, and I saw two young germans, apparently in great shape, but sadly hadn't summitted for the second time. I didn't ask about Diamox, but my guess is, they wanted to do it without Diamox and they had to try again. Again, JMHO.
Great job.🤙🤙
I’m going to climb the kilimanjaro in july and I’m looking forward to experience all those emotions on the summit
Loved the video. Now I'm thinking of also climbing in future ❤
You can do it!
Don't know why this was recommended, but I love the way this was filmed. I too hope some day to go to Kilimanjaro. I am afraid of heights, pretty badly, but of all the mountains in the world Kilimanjaro always seemed doable, like and ultimate conquering of my fear. Maybe I will maybe I won't, but I wouldn't mind having the chance someday.
They are building a chairlift there 2022. Maccas half way up and starbucks pn the summit
Can't wait! haha.
Thank you for creating this inspiring video! I am planning to summit Kili this year. This is one of the best motivational videos i Have seen about Kilimanjaro
Good luck, we hope you are successful!!
Loved this video! My son and I are climbing Lemosho Route in December to celebrate his school graduation/18th Birthday and I’m absorbing everything I can find! So excited, thanks for sharing and Congratulations on your summit!
Oh that’s awesome!! Love to hear about people going after it 😁 Best of luck, keep it pole pole! ✌️
I’ve just booked my trip to climb kili and came across this video. Here I am crying at your journey. I’ll do everything in my power to reach the top. Mind over matter. Thanks so much for sharing your experience ✨
You just keep putting one foot in front of the other, you will get there, I promise 😀
Great video, brought back memories of when I was there. Felt the same emotions, the joy at the sunrise, the incredible sense of accomplishment and the connection with the friends that I made on the mountain. Thank you for sharing.
Couldn't agree more!
Planning has started for a trip in October(ish) timeframe. Your videos and others have served to motivate the hell out of me. Thank you! Very cool, they have covid testing setup for post-hike. Can't get back into the states without it lol. #mybiggestworry
Ah, we’ve definitely wondered how adventures like this work during the pandemic - gotta keep living life!
@@BottomLineUpFront That was my biggest concern but some research has revealed they have testing setup immediately once you come off the mountain. To fly you have to have a negative test within 72 hrs of departure or you're stuck like chuck.
This is one of the videos that has helped me through out my Journey. I'm a Tanzanian and a student so I don't have any experience about the Kili Climb. I am going on July next month and am really looking forward to have the certificate with me at the end of the hike. Thanks a lot for the amazing video.
You're so welcome! And good luck!
I hope you are successful!
bsrsks from kilimanjaro love the video tanzania
Thanks for watching friend ✌️
Oh honey dont apologise for that euphoric feeling. You earned it. Thanks for the vid, loved it. Yes I subscribed.
Thank you so much!!
I really loved this video!! The shoe story tho!!😂😂... I would be in tears !!🤦🏾♀️...I am climbing this September and I cant wait!!
Thanks Nadine! Mike’s shoe did made it to the top with a bit of glue and thread! Have you decided on a route yet???
@@BottomLineUpFront I am glad he made it all the way to the summit!! that seemed a little bit scary not having a functional shoe. Yes... we are doing Machame route for 7 days...it seems more scenic I believe!! I can't wait. What type of camera did you use for this? The clarity is impressive too!!
We’re currently using Panasonic, Maggie uses the GX85 and Jimmy has the GH5 👍
Went there 2 months ago.
One of the hardest thing I've ever done so far but totally worth it!
I went up using Marangu route stayed at hut ;)
Congratulations!
Hi Jina. I'm planning on going this October using the Marangu route, as well. 1st timer here to Africa. Can you give any input about what to expect? Appreciate it. Thank you.
Great video, btw, and very informative and touching. You rock! Thank you.
@@gayem6881
Great experience over all. One of the hardest thing I've ever done in my life but well worth it. Drink plenty of water and bring extra snacks that is packed with calories. You will need them. If you are sleeping inside the hut, one thing that I wish I has was a pillow case. As you know, porters carry most of the stuffs for you plus pillow case won't weight much.
And if you have couple more days, I highly recommend going on Safari tour :)
Have a safe and amazing trip. Happy trails 👣 😊
Great video...thanks...I leave to try to summit next week 👣👣👣👣💙💜
Good luck with your climb, keep it pole pole!! ✌️
Have you tried yet?
Yes, how did it go??
Planning on doing this early next year! Praying I finish the climb.
You will 😉
Praying wont help but training will. I did it without any training and a problematic knee so anyone who puts in effort, takes it slowly, drinks plenty water should be OK.
Nice video! We did the Marangu route Feb 2019 and made a video too. It's a lot of fun to watch other videos to compare experiences. Congrats on summiting!!
Checked out your vid, neat stuff 😁👍
Your vlog is so informative .........so emotional at the end .......I wanna take my 14 year old daughter in 2020 .........I hope we make it up there ......been dreaming about being on top of Ulhuru peak since forever ....been Tanzania a few times already ....but was not sure about kili ......this video inspires me to do this sooner than I thought .........
I think taking someone young up the mountain would have huge benefits for them, self esteem, inspiring confidence, life perspective, etc... I hope you decide to go for it 👌
I want this in my life!!
No reason you can't get out there and do it! Make it a goal, set a year! 2021? 2022? Maybe even this year!
Ask that question to former NBC anchor, Ann Curry. In 2008, NBC sent her up Kilimanjaro unprepared. She got halfway there, deathly sick and almost died. It was a piece to show climate change affecting the glaciers on top of Kili. I saw a recent 2022 picture and the glaciers that were there when I summited in 2008 are still there.
Great video! I’m Planning a trip for Dec of this year. Which local company did you use?
good video cuz!!y'all be safe
Thaaaanks! 😁
Great video! Can you provide the information for the company you used?
Amazing video! You've inspired me to go for it. I'm 47, but before I turn 50, I want to climb Kilimanjaro!
You can do it!
Anyone can climb Kilimanjaro is a misnomer! Anyone can attempt Kilimanjaro, yes.
Good video ,Going to do it next year September I think . What was your Tour company called thanks very much.
Your film is beautiful ❤ can you please share more about the name of the company you booked a tour with, and about “must have” items and budget
Loved it thank you for sharing. What month did you climb
Thanks Paul Paul! We climbed at the end of December and actually celebrated NYE on the mountain!
Thanks very much for The vedio . I am from Florida and going to trek Kili in July . I am worried about the altitude as I have no mountains to climb for practice in Florida
I think you will do great 👍🏻
I'm supposed to be climbing in August for an all-women climb (celebrating Women's month in South Africa). I'm scared. I haven't trained as I should. I'm so scared. I cried at the end of this- thank you for this beautiful experience, for sharing it openly. Is it too late for me? I'm not fit at all.
Yvette, if you’re climbing in August, you have time! Just stay focused and believe you’ll get to the summit, start a training plan now! 👍 😁
You do not need to go all the way to the top of it,You can end up to the last camp before the summits ,I am the mountain guide from Kilimanjaro .
Awesome video thanks so much for sharing this, congrats! A question though, which month did you climb the mountain in? We're currently planning on doing the lemosho route in November, the short rainy season, and opinions on that are quite controversial. Thanks!
We climbed over New Years, we only had a day of light sprinkling rain, but our wet weather gear made it tolerable. I don’t think I would enjoy it as much if we had multiple days of rain, but an adventure can’t be planned too much and the struggle is part of the fun. We just prefer to struggle and be dry 😄
This video is fantastic. If the covid leaves, I hope to go to Tanzania this year, and maybe try the Kilimanjaro. I loved the video. Very human, with expressions, fears and real enthusiasm. I confess that I was also thrilled at the end. By the way ... for someone who has vertigo, but always tries to overcome their fear ... Do you think the route (closer to the end) can become "blocking"? Thanks
I think you'd be absolutely fine! Kili is the adventure of a lifetime, most people can accomplish it if they believe they can, and the uncertainty of the challenge is what made it rewarding. The last day to the summit is most definitely painful; just one foot in front of the other is the only way!
@@BottomLineUpFront Thank you so much :)
Great video enjoyed very much, which time of the year you did it?
Late December
EPIC!!!!!
Hi there,
Great video. Do you mind sharing the name of the company that you used?
Thanks 🙏🏼
This is awesome! Which group/company did you climb with? What is the best time of the year to attempt the climb? I plan on doing this sometimes soon.
I think high season is now to March, and we used Sirikwa!
Great video. What sort of camera did you use for the videos?
We shot this one on the old Panasonic GH5 😁
What tour company did you use? I can't wait to do this! This is awesome
We used Sirikwa, though I think their rates have gone up and aren’t KPAP certified anymore 🧐
From Florida too, planning a trip for next year. How scary was the Wall. Did you rent anything there, like sleeping bags, thanks
What outfitter in Arusha did you guys use?
Yay!! Floridians!! One of the hardest thing I find with hiking is the breathing.
Absolutely! All the more reason to go “pole pole” 😁
Amazing video, one of the best things you do is all tips and tricks. I like the idea of climbing with a local company, which company did you use and how did you Come in contact with it?
We used Sirikwa, found them after a bit of research about local companies ✌🏻
I am from Florida too! I would love to do Kili maybe in January and would love to know how you trained to prepare for the elevation.
We actually didn’t do any additional training other than our normal fitness routine. We did make a single trip out to Colorado to snowboard on some mountains with thin air, coming from sea level in Florida will definitely cause you to gasp for air when you’re at 19K feet!!
Do still have the plan to do kilimanjaro.
You do not need massive preparation,for example you can 6 to 10 hours per day -3 days per week with the daypack of 10 kilogram .am kilimanjaro .
I’m from Seattle and was visiting Kenya and Tanzania from Feb-April this year I visited Kilimanjaro but chickened out I’ll be returning next year in April hopefully I’ll have enough courage to climb this time
Hey, what was the tour operator that you went with?
Brilliant video! What training do you recommend?
Anything that is a slow cardio muscle burn. Walking with a pack around the neighborhood, or put a treadmill on the highest incline and walk “up” for a couple hours. It’s definitely not a sprint, it’s all about slow and steady. The altitude is what gets most people, so we took a trip out to the mountains in the Midwest of America to get some experience at high elevations.
@@BottomLineUpFront thanks
What tour company did you use?
I’m in the process of looking into options for an outfitter. Which company did you use if you don’t mind sharing? Also, excellent practical video.
We used Sirikwa - a small local company, but I think they still have good rates compared to the bigger ones!
Well, I didn't know much about this trek and was not motivated to do it....Well now I am !!!! Can you tell me what the local outfitter that you used ? Looking into doing this trek for my retirement in 2 years. Great video !!!!!
That’s great to hear, I hope you go for it!! We booked with Sirikwa, a local company, much cheaper than the big companies (but just as good, in our opinion). Good luck!! ✌️
@@BottomLineUpFront Great, thank you !!
Which Organisation did you „use“?
I enjoyed ur video. Can I know the local co. U used? We wanna go in July. Thank you
Thank you! We used Sirikwa 😃
Mhhh, I'm back from the top. Anyone can climb Kilimanjaro if you are trained very seriously. I took the Machame road in 5 days, the last day is very tiring and requires a very good physical condition. For the rest, it depends on your reaction to altitude. A movie is available on my CZcams channel, if you'r interested ^^
That’s a really tough route! Bet that last day was painful!! 😛
@@BottomLineUpFront Yep haha
Great video, what company did you climb with?
Hi Rachel, we climbed with Sirikwa. They’re one of the more budget options, but they gave us a pretty good experience and took care of us.
Are you planning on climbing soon? Have you picked a route?
Great video... but who climbs a mountain in a pair of Nikes 🙈
Lessons learned the hard way, right!?
Not all heroes wear capes
I climbed Fuji in some Kobe’s can confirm would not recommend
Epic ✌️
No where near as impressive as Kilimanjaro but I walked up Scafel Pike in England in a pair of mid Nike Air Force 1s
What is the good price for this in usd
My friends and I are from Florida, too, but we've been thinking about attacking Kilimanjaro next summer! How tough was the altitude adjustment coming from basically sea level?
You will winded / out of breath, but as long as you take it pole pole, all will be okay
Which tour company u hired? can you let us know the name?
Did you fly to Tanzania first and then book a tour?
Or did you book it from home?
We booked from home, but with Sirikwa, one of the cheaper tours you can find, and we think they did a really good job, so probably no need to book an expensive tour company.
Congratulations man! By the way, which company did you guys choose?
Thanks friend!! We went with Sirikwa, a budget local company but we thought they were great!
@@BottomLineUpFront We are going with Sirikwa travel Next week (Dec 2019) to Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 8 days. Loved your video & congratulations on your summit.
Oh great!! I hope you guys have a good time, take it slow, enjoy the scenery, the Tanzanians, the mountain, and even enjoy the pain! 😁😁😁
Hi just wondering what happens if you find you need to turn back? do u have a guide to support you? Thanks
Yes, your guides will stay with you. Especially summit night/day. For example, say you’re in a group & you have 3 guides total (1 head guide, 2 assistant guides), if you need to turn around 1 guide will return with you and the other two guides continue & if more climbers need to turn around then one of the two guides who proceeded with the rest of the group will turn around.
Happy hiking!
@@BottomLineUpFront thanks so much
Hey there! Gonna do this climb in September. What was the budget company you went through?
Thanks!
Hey George - we went with a company called Sirikwa. Since it's been a little over a year, I'm pretty certain they've increased their prices (maybe we've been getting them business). Then again, I bet most companies have increased prices by 10% or so as Kili is getting more and more popular. Regardless, it's totally worth it. For what it's worth, we paid about $1800 I believe (before tips) for our climb.
Bottom Line Up Front thanks so much!!!!
Hi! What local company did you guys use and what were the exact dates you climbed? Thanks
We used Sirikwa and we climbed over New Years Eve ✌🏻
I intend to do the lemosho route Feb 2022 on my 50th. I really don't want to pay more than £2k. Which operator did you use. Thanks.
Company was Sirikwa
Hi, awesome video. Did you takes pills for malaria?
Actually, yes, we didn’t mention it in the video but we were taking malaria pills.
@@BottomLineUpFront Is it absolutely necessary? From what I heard most of the climb will be over 1,800 meters.
On subject of budget, did you use a KPAP affiliated company? My main concern is fair wages for the porters/guides/cooks rather than best deal but if you can get great value while ensuring fair wages I’m all ears!
We were concerned about that too. When we did our hike, Sirikwa was a member of KPAP. Since then, we’ve had a few people comment that they don’t see them on the website anymore, so we don’t really know what changed 😕
Bottom Line Up Front Thank you. Good health!
What month did you go? Was it rainy season?
We went in December, I don’t know if it was rainy season but it only rained that first day!