What Travelers Need to Know Quick summary The honest picture Zanzibar is one of the more straightforward destinations in East Africa from a health and safety perspective. It is well established as an international tourism destination, the main areas are safe and the locals are genuinely welcoming. The considerations below are worth knowing but none…
What to Know Before You Go Quick summary The honest picture A Tanzania safari is not a physically demanding experience. You are spending most of your time in a vehicle, in a lodge or around camp. The health considerations are less about exertion and more about environment. The bush is remote, the sun is strong…
How to Train and How Long do You Need Quick summary The honest picture Kilimanjaro does not require any technical climbing skills. There are no ropes, no ice axes and no vertical faces. What it does require is the ability to walk uphill for 6 to 8 hours a day for multiple consecutive days, at…
Quick summary Water Tap water in Tanzania is not recommended for drinking. Bottled water is widely available and provided as standard across all lodges, safari camps and hotels that we work with. On Kilimanjaro, your crew will provide boiled and filtered water throughout the climb. There is no reason to ever be without safe drinking…
Quick Summary The honest picture Malaria exists in Tanzania, and most travel websites will make it sound terrifying. The reality is that millions of people live and travel here every year without issue. With basic precautions in place, the risk to a well-prepared traveler is low. What to do before you travel Speak to a…
Quick summary Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Tanzania? Tanzania does not require a yellow fever vaccination certificate for all travelers. However, if you are arriving from a country where yellow fever is endemic, you will be required to show proof of vaccination on entry. This applies to travelers transiting through certain countries…
Symptoms, Prevention and What to Expect Quick summary The honest picture Altitude sickness is the main reason people do not summit Kilimanjaro. Not fitness, not weather, not gear. The mountain sits at 5,895 metres and the air at that altitude has significantly less oxygen than what your body is used to. How your body responds…
