Climbing Kilimanjaro Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Kilimanjaro Sunrise In this video, we are answering some frequently asked questions. See more here: https://kilimanjarosunrise.com/kilima... Should I get my visa in advance? To gain entry into Tanzania, US citizens and most other nationalities will need a passport and visa. The passport must be valid for six months after your departure date. It may take up to two hours to obtain your visa at JRO. You can apply for it in advance at the Tanzanian Embassy's eVisa website. Do I need any vaccinations to get into Tanzania? Vaccinations are not required if you are from the US. If you arrive from a country that has a yellow fever outbreak, such as Kenya, and are there longer than 8 hours, you'll need a yellow fever vaccination. COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, but those with them do not need to have a negative test. How many days ahead of time should I arrive? The date listed on our group climbs is the arrival day. You'll begin climbing the next day. We recommend arriving either in the morning of your arrival day or ideally the previous evening. This will allow for any flight delays, delayed luggage, and for recovery from the long flight. This will also give you time to attend the pre-climb trip briefing. Where do I go at JRO once I have my luggage? Once you make it through the lines at JRO and after grabbing your bags, exit the airport toward the parking lot. Once there, either go to your right toward the taxi area or if you booked an airport pickup, then go with our driver. He will be holding a sign that reads Kilimanjaro Sunrise. Where do I store the items I don't need on the mountain? We recommend bringing a suitcase for the flight, with your duffel inside. Once packed for the mountain, everything should be in your day pack and duffel bag. The items you don't need can be stored in your suitcase in our secure storage room. As a precaution, make sure the suitcase locks. What kind of bags should I bring? When climbing Kilimanjaro, you will need to bring at least two bags. One should be a daypack to use as your carry-on and to wear while hiking. On Kilimanjaro, your daypack should weigh about 12-15 lbs. It will contain water, snacks, rain gear, camera equipment and an extra layer of clothing. The second bag should be a duffle bag This bag should be 75 to 90 liters. Your duffel bag will be carried by a porter from campsite to campsite. It should weigh no more than 33 pounds. and will contain everything you don't need while hiking. Do I need to bring a water filter? No, all water is provided. Water is taken from nearby streams, boiled, and filtered. It tastes good. However, you can take flavored powders such as Gatorade or Nuun tablets for taste. How do I call home? To text or call home, we recommend downloading WhatsApp. You can call or text when you have a WiFi signal. The other person also has to have WhatsApp The hotel and our vehicles have Wifi. There is no WiFi or cellular on Kilimanjaro. Can we bring plastic bags to Tanzania? The Tanzanian government has banned single-use plastic bags like shopping bags. You can still use Ziploc bags to keep your loose items organized and dry. Thank you for watching. For more helpful tips visit us at kilimanjarosunrise.com Please like and subscribe. For more information visit: https://kilimanjarosunrise.com/ Kilimanjaro routes: https://kilimanjarosunrise/routes/ Dates & prices: https://kilimanjarosunrise/dates-prices/ Follow us on Facebook:   / kilisunrise   Follow us on Instagram: @kilimanjarosunrise