Condition is more important than the degree of fitness. The Kilimanjaro is a walk, so the best preparation you can do is to walk and preferably under simulated conditions. Although we are both fit thanks to running, it does not prepare your muscles for six days of rest ... read more
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Kilimanjaro Expedition: We are also taking on the challenge.
The idea came from our customers. Increasingly, people who want to climb Kilimanjaro acclimatize at home in a height tent. The figures prove that this is not a bad idea: The Kilimanjaro is very popular since you don't need a climbing experience to reach the top. The entire route to the top ... read more
The Kilimanjaro had been smiling at me for years as I flew past
A weekend in Blankenberge, a trek through Antarctica or a camel ride through the Sahara. It needs little explanation that certain journeys require a little more preparation than others. Forwarding journeys take time. Certainly in preparation. ... read more
Successful Kilimanjaro expedition without altitude sickness
Nico Verdoes had prepared himself for 4 weeks in the height tent for his Kilimanjaro expedition. The intention was to climb the climb of Africa's largest mountain in just 5 days. The fastest route, with the greatest chance of altitude sickness. Thanks to good preparation ... read more
Expedition Kilimanjaro: The height acclimatization
Every year a few tens of thousands climb the Kilimanjaro, but not even half of them reach the top, mostly due to altitude sickness. The Kilimanjaro has something magical about it. The various climate zones that enable a trip from the tropics to the pool on one mountain, and the views of and from the mountain, make the ... read more