ON THE TREK FAQ

There is no need to worry – this is a common concern. It is much better for your body if you proceed slowly and the guides will permanently remind you about this (“pole pole” – which means “slowly, slowly”). By walking slowly, your body will much better acclimatise to the high altitude.

There is plenty of time allotted each day for the treks, even for those who like to go very slowly.

Some climbers may fall short of reaching the summit, but not at the expense of their overall experience. Even for those who never reached the top, the experience of the wonders of Kilimanjaro is rewarding.

If one or more members of a group decide they cannot continue, or if a guide deems it unsafe for an individual (or a group) to continue, they are escorted to the most convenient campsite or hut.

Our guides intimately know the network of shortcuts to escort climbers to safety, and they are trained to act quickly and calmly under any circumstance.