Team Kilimanjaro Blog
This area of the site aims to stay up to date with developments in Tanzania and on Kilimanjaro, and to respond to queries that arise that the main area of the Team Kilimanjaro website doesn't adequately satisfy.
Having been involved with Kilimanjaro since 2000, and having helped around 14,000 climbers reach its summit since 2004, if you feel that there is something that we should be covering in a blog post that is not covered elsewhere on the website, do please reach out to us.
Map Showing Points of Special Interest on Kilimanjaro and in Arusha
In this section
- Join Arusha's Cycling Club to Ride With New FriendsArusha's Cycling Club organises 3 rides a week - from 40km to 70km. Anyone with a bike is welcome to join. There are no fees. Get in touch!
- Kilimanjaro Death Rate: How Dangerous Is the Climb, Really?Kilimanjaro’s death rate, why heart failure is often recorded as altitude sickness, and the real dangers, from the man who led the Western…
- Diamox on KilimanjaroDiamox (acetazolamide) is a tool—not a magic wand. We carry it, we’ll provide it if needed, but we do not advocate prophylactic use for…
- It's Now Possible to Climb Kilimanjaro in Immaculate Style!There's no need to rough it or be uncomfortable on a Kilimanjaro climb. Learn how to enjoy elegance, exquisite cuisine, and comfort while…
- Fastest Kilimanjaro Climb: Speed Records and the Complete MountainKilimanjaro speed records, from Karl Egloff’s 6:42 at the park gate to the whole mountain from its true base in a day, and how to make an…
- Fastest Complete Ascent of KilimanjaroFastest Complete Ascent of Kilimanjaro
- Frank John FundFollowing Frank John's sad passing away in March 2022, some former climbers requested the opportunity to contribute towards helping Frank's…
- Climb Kilimanjaro for Charity in 2026 - Funded or Self-FundedClimbing Kilimanjaro as a fundraiser is one of the most powerful ways to convert personal effort into public good. It combines visible…
- How You Could Help Tanzania's Suffering Maasai CommunitySince the 1950s, the Maasai continue to be displaced from their tribal lands. 4,000 of them desperately need water. Learn what you can do…
- Help Team Kilimanjaro Stop Rhino Poachers in AfricaThe world has lost more than 99% of its rhino population in the last century. Learn how to help reverse that trend.
- How Difficult is it to Climb Kilimanjaro?While we've assisted people in their 70s, a 5 year old, amputees, and quadriplegics to the summit, and while in theory, pretty much…
- How Long Does It Take to Climb Kilimanjaro? Days and HoursDays on every Kilimanjaro route and the park minimums, hours walked each day from our GPS tracks, a walking-time calculator, and advice for…
- Kilimanjaro Trip Budget: Park Fees, Tips and Extra CostsWhat a Kilimanjaro trip costs in total: park fees explained, tips, visa, flights and kit, with a calculator that adds up your whole trip.
- Team Kilimanjaro's Ecological Vision for 2040 ConservationTK’s 2006 proposal for an Ecological Research Station, updated in 2025. Learn how this actionable plan fights deglaciation and ensures…
- Western Breach on Kilimanjaro: Latest Safety Updates & AdviceIs Kilimanjaro's Western Breach safe to climb? Get the latest 2025 updates on risks, route closures, accident reports, and expert advice…
- VIP Kilimanjaro Climbs Compared: Advantage, VIP Eco, HemingwayAdvantage, VIP Eco and Hemingway side by side: hotels, tents, beds, bathrooms, porters and prices, with photographs of each.
- Wilderness First Aid BasicsWilderness first aid is the knowledge and ability to effectively address injuries, illnesses, or emergencies outside of modern facilities,…