Kilimanjaro Health & Safety
On Mount Kilimanjaro is necessary to survive. Survive from several sicknesses. A higher altitude can cause several health problems. For this reason, your entire journey will ruin. You should know about some health issues that occur on a higher altitude.
- Altitude sickness- AMS (acute mountain sickness) is the most broadly observed issue that most climbers go up against. While climbing Africa’s tallest Mount Kilimanjaro. The reason behind this sickness- high altitude. So, keep yourself free from the sickness you need to do certain things. Drink water, sleep properly and use Diamox as your medication.
- Hypothermia- It happens when a body’s temperature drops certainly at any rate. You should keep your clothes dry and avoid cold. Right clothe and equipment prevent you from Hypothermia.
- Sunburn- while climbing the mountain you come in direct contact with sun UV light radiations. That causes severe sunburn and injurious towards your health. We recommend to use +30 SPF sunscreen cream and wear sunglasses. Wearing a wide hat can avert you from the direct rays of the Sun.
- Foot problems- Hindering fitting boots hurt our feet miserly and disturb our walk. So, it’s basic to use a combination of footwear. If your toe feels sore, quickly treat it with Zinc oxide tape or an unaffected plaster.
Give your best to climb the mountain and follow some tips to avoid health issues on Kilimanjaro. Keep yourself safe and healthy during the journey.
