One of the best things you can do is climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The amazing vistas, the hard climb, and the feeling of accomplishment when you reach the top are all things you'll remember forever. But, as with any adventure, it’s important to think about safety when thinking about scaling Africa’s rooftop on a Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour.
That’s where the role of Kilimanjaro Rescue Services comes in. While we all hope for the best, it’s important to be prepared in case things don’t go as planned.
Anyone can become sick or have an accident on the mountain. That's why we have a plan for rescuing people on Kilimanjaro, so rescue is always close by. Here's how we keep you safe:
Our guides are more than just mountain specialists; they are always ready. They know how to do Wilderness First Aid and have all the tools they need, such as pulse oximeters and oxygen tanks. We hope they won't have to use these tools, but they're always ready for anything.
Sometimes, a helicopter is the only way to get you off the mountain. We work with search and rescue services in the area that have helicopters stationed in Moshi and are ready to help you.
If the weather isn't good for a helicopter landing, we won't leave you behind. We train our Kilimanjaro Porters to help with physical evacuations. They can take you to a lower camp where you can get more medical help.
Helicopter rescues are not often needed, yet they are very useful. These helicopters can get you to safety quickly when you need to. They are stationed in important places on the mountain. However, sometimes the weather conditions on the mountain won’t allow for a safe landing.
Horombo and Barranco Huts are the most usual places for carrying out Kilimanjaro Rescue operations. You can get to these places by helicopter, but if the weather is poor, we are ready to evacuate you by hand.
We can get a helicopter to you immediately because we work with people in Moshi. But we always plan for the worst, which is that we could have to evacuate by hand if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Kilimanjaro Porters do more than just carry your things. They are very important members of your safety team. These skilled porters know how to help in an emergency. If you have an injury or altitude sickness, they will help you go down to a lower, safer level.
Our porters are quite familiar with the mountain. They are ready to help you get to safety if something goes wrong. They'll carry you, help you with a stretcher, or get you to a spot where you can get more help.
It’s important to note that Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance is a must. The costs for evacuation can be high, especially in an emergency.
That's why we think every climber should have insurance that covers emergency evacuation up to 6,000 meters above sea level. You need to make sure that your coverage covers not only the evacuation, but also any medical care that is needed after that.
Regular health checkups are one of the best ways to be safe on Kilimanjaro. During the journey, our guides will check your heart rate and oxygen levels on a regular basis to make sure you're getting used to the higher altitude.
We care most about your safety on your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour. We have made arrangements to keep you safe, ready, and properly cared for during your ascent. We have everything you need, from professional guides to skilled porters to emergency evacuation services.
If you have any concerns about our Kilimanjaro Rescue plan or want to know more about how to stay safe while climbing, please don't hesitate to contact us. We want to assist you in having the finest and safest time on Kilimanjaro.
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We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
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