The National park operates a rescue service, and the ranger stations at the huts and campsites around the mountain are linked to each other and to the park headquarters by radio. As well, there is good mobile coverage over most of the mountain and the guides all have mobile phones and contact Mountain rescue and Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure easily.
Absolutely, it is possible. In Moshi you will find a lot of shop with rental service. But, it is essential that climbers have certain items of their own: these includes, good quality sunglass, sun block, headlamps, and water bottle systems capable of carrying 3ltrs total. Bring some energy and chocolate bars, perhaps some nuts and raisins. Climbers should not think that in rent store you can find everything they need.
The National park rules stipulate that the minimum age for climbing above 3000 meters is 10 years. This is only because altitude sickness can affect children very quickly and dangerously.
There are different types of altitude sickness. The symptoms are headaches, nausea and vomiting, though not everyone suffers from all the symptoms. A much more serious type of altitude sickness is called Oedema. To acclimatize properly, a climber should not climb more than around 300 meters per day, but all ascent on Kilimanjaro are very much faster than that. The most important thing is not to fear it, but to respect it and to know how to deal with it. Our guides have seen every condition that the mountain procedures, and they will always know how to deal with problems.
We usually use gas stoves for mountain trek & safaris
Credit cards & cash payments are acceptable. In Tanzania, the unit of currency is the Tanzania Shillings (TZS).
On the Marangu route there are simple, basic huts which accommodate each people. On all other routes, you will sleep two people per each tent. The tents are modern and have an outer flysheet and large vestibules keep equipment from the elements.
Visitors from many countries, including the USA and the United Kingdom, require a visa in order to enter Tanzania. Some visitors can purchase a visa at the point of entry, but some nationalities are required to obtain the visa in advance of arrival.
Visitors arriving from endemic areas are required to have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate in order enter Tanzania, but you should also consult your doctor or travel agent about other recommended vaccinations.
In Moshi there is an international airport (called Kilimanjaro) which is served by KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Fastjet, & Precision Air. In high season, the German Charter Airline Condor also flies at Kilimanjaro. Nairobi airport in Kenya has better and more frequently air links with the outside world, and many people choose to fly there and then travel on to Tanzania.
Yes, Moshi town is a safe neighborhood, although walking around at night is recommended in some street with lighting. We normally suggest that visitors hire a local guide for day walks because they will see so much more of interest than if they walk alone.
On Kilimanjaro, the naturally occurring water on the Marangu route is safe to drink untreated, it is piped into the huts from protected source nearby. On camping routes, all water is filtered using filters.