Hepatitis B is a virus that can infect you if you are exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care employees), have sexual contact with the local population, or are exposed through medical treatment. All newborns and children aged 11 to 12 years who did not take the series as infants are now recommended to get the hepatitis B vaccine.
Malaria: Malaria is a serious threat in all of East Africa’s countries, especially cities. A prescription antimalarial medicine can be obtained from your doctor.
If you plan to go to countries in this region that have meningococcal disease outbreaks from December to June, you should get meningococcal (meningitis) vaccinations.

If you may have considerable unprotected outdoor exposure in rural locations, such as while camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in specific occupational activities, you should get a rabies pre-exposure vaccination.
Vaccine against typhoid. Typhoid fever is spread by consuming tainted water or food, or by consuming contaminated food or beverages that have been touched by an infected person. The most common cause of large epidemics is fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors.
Yellow fever is a viral disease spread largely in Sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America that is transferred to humans by mosquito bites.

Panama and Trinidad and Tobago are also infected with the virus. Travelers to endemic areas should get vaccinated against yellow fever, and it may be necessary to enter some international borders (For country specific requirements, see Yellow Fever Vaccine Requirements and Information on Malaria Risk and Prophylaxis, by Country.). If there is an ongoing risk, vaccination should be administered 10 days before travel and at 10-year intervals.
Booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults are given when needed.
Malaria is a sickness that is always dangerous and can be fatal. Malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito carrying the parasite.

Malaria is a serious threat in all of East Africa’s countries, especially cities. Malaria is a concern for all visitors to East Africa, including newborns, children, and former East African inhabitants. See your doctor for a prescription antimalarial medicine and protect yourself from mosquito bites to avoid contracting this dangerous disease.

One of the following medications should be taken by all travelers:

primaquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, or atovaquone/proguanil (in special circumstances).
Yellow Fever is a contagious disease.
When traveling to Tanzania from a country where yellow fever is present, a certificate of yellow fever vaccination is necessary.

Foodborne and Waterborne Infections

Ensure your meals are safe to consume. The most common causes of illness in tourists are food and waterborne infections. Viruses, germs, and parasites, which are abundant throughout East Africa and can contaminate food and water, can cause travelers’ diarrhea. Infections can induce diarrhea and vomiting, fever (typhoid fever and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage (E. coli, Salmonella, cholera, and parasites) (hepatitis).

Do the following to stay healthy:

To eliminate potentially infectious items from your skin and help prevent disease transmission, wash your hands frequently with soap and water or, if hands are not visibly filthy, use a waterless, alcohol-based hand massage.

Only drink bottled or boiling water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles, in underdeveloped countries. Tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes should all be avoided. If this isn’t possible, understand how to make drinking water safer.
Take your malaria preventive medication as indicated before, during, and after your trip. (A prescription is available from your doctor.)
Keep your feet clean and dry, and never go barefoot, even on the beach, to avoid fungal and parasite illnesses.
To lower the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, always use latex condoms.
When you’re outside, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and caps to avoid mosquito bites.

DEET-based insect repellents should be used (N, N-diethylmethyltoluamide).
If you don’t have access to screening or air conditioning, apply a pyrethroid-containing spray in your living and sleeping quarters throughout the evening and night hours, and sleep under insecticide-treated bed nets.
Do not…
To limit the risk of illness, avoid eating food from street vendors or food that has not been properly cooked (i.e., hepatitis A and typhoid fever).
Drinking iced beverages is not a good idea.
Unless you know they’ve been pasteurized, avoid dairy products.
To avoid contracting water-borne infections like schistosomiasis, avoid swimming in fresh water.

To avoid bites and dangerous diseases, avoid handling animals, especially monkeys, dogs, and cats (including rabies and plague). If you’ll be spending a lot of time outside unprotected in rural areas, consider getting a rabies vaccine before you go.
To avoid diseases like HIV and hepatitis B, don’t share needles for tattoos, body piercings, or injections.
Avoid sites where live poultry is raised or kept, such as poultry farms, bird markets, and other places where live poultry is raised or stored.

What are the entry requirements for visiting Tanzania?

One of the following documents must accompany the passport:

• A valid visa is required.
• Permit to stay in the country
• a passing grade
• A visitor must also show an onward or return ticket, as well as confirmation that he or she will be able to support themselves while in Tanzania.

Unless their governments have agreements with Tanzania that waive the visa requirement, all foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries must have a valid visa.

Visas are not required for citizens of Commonwealth countries unless they are nationals of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, or India. A visa is a permission provided to a foreigner who wishes to go to Tanzania for business, vacation, study or research, or other recognized purposes. When entering Tanzania, visitors with visas may receive a permit or other authorisation to enter the country from an immigration control officer.

Where to apply for Tanzanian VISAs

Dar es Salaam’s Director of Immigration Services office and Zanzibar’s Principal Immigration Officer’s office.

Visas can be obtained through Tanzanian embassies and high commissions around the world, such as the Tanzanian Embassy in the United States.
Namanga, Tunduma, Sirari, Horohoro, Kigoma port, Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar Harbour, and Zanzibar Airport are the main entry points into Tanzania.
Any other entry point that has been gazetted.

Passengers disembark their flights on the tarmac at Kilimanjaro Airport. Keep your boarding pass accessible in case you are asked to present it to staff outside the airport to verify that you exited the plane at the correct destination.

There are various lines for travelers who have visas and lines for visitors who need to acquire visas while entering the airport (from the left side of the photo). Keep an eye out for any available booths, as the airport staff isn’t particularly good at sending people to open lines.

The airline employees should have given you a declaration form to fill out. If you don’t have access to the internet, there are forms available within the facility. The declaration card can be downloaded here and is shown below. This paperwork must be submitted to immigration.

To speed up the immigration process at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania Classic Tours recommended that clients secure their visas prior to arrival.

A Tanzanian visa on arrival costs $100 in US dollars and must be paid in US dollars. Visas are also available at the airport for Canadian, Australian, British, and most European passport holders. A Tanzanian visa costs $50 and must be paid in US dollars. Consult your embassy for confirmation.

Climbers can pre-acclimate at home with high altitude training techniques, dramatically enhancing their success rate, safety, and enjoyment of the climb.

Altitude training techniques mimic high altitudes to help the body make positive biological adaptations. Aside from visiting (and staying in) high altitude locations, the only way to pre-acclimate to high altitude before your trip is to use a high altitude training technique (see Pre-Acclimatization).

How difficult is it to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

That’s a tough issue to answer because some people don’t exercise much and do well, while others follow a strict training regimen and succumb to the altitude in a matter of days. Marathon runners have told us that climbing Kilimanjaro is the most difficult thing they’ve ever done. The best advice we can give is to train properly, as described below, and get into the best hiking shape possible. The mountain is a huge unknown, and you won’t know how you’ll respond until you’re on top of it. Respondents gave their ascent an average difficulty rating of 7 on a scale of 1 (easy) to 10 (difficult) in a survey we conducted.

Hiking is the best form of exercise for preparing for Mount Kilimanjaro.

Other operators’ websites provide training regimens that include tight, lengthy cross-training programs that include hiking, running, biking, swimming, weight training, and other activities. This should not alarm you. Those programs are overbearing and pointless. The best and perhaps only activity you need to do to adequately prepare for climbing Kilimanjaro is to hike – period. After all, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing on the ridge. To imitate climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you should try to hike as much as possible on hills or mountains.

Day walks are excellent training. If you don’t have access to trails, stair training is the next best thing. A stair master machine can also be used to train extremely effectively. Walk as much as you can as a last resort, with longer walks on weekends.
At least two months before your travel, you should begin training for climbing Kilimanjaro.
If you’ve never hiked before, begin with shorter time intervals, a slower pace, and no weight (in your day pack), gradually increasing all of the above as your fitness improves. Keep in mind that on Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll be walking slowly for lengthy periods of time and carrying no more than 20 pounds in your day pack.

As a result, it is preferable to increase the time interval/distance while maintaining a reasonable speed in your training than to decrease the time interval/distance while increasing the pace. At the very least, train three times a week for one hour each time. You’re probably ready for the real thing if you can do day treks for four to six hours with moderate elevation changes (1,000 ft/305 m) while carrying a 20 lb pack, or if you can climb stairs or use a StairMaster for 1-2 hours at 30 steps per minute while carrying a 20 lb pack.

Two to four weeks before to your departure, undertake your longest/hardest exercises.

You should taper off your training for the last two weeks and rest in the last days so that your body has time to heal before your real climb. You can enhance your training with exercises like jogging or cycling to increase your aerobic capacity in addition to walking/hiking.

It is critical that you use the boots you intend to climb with during your Kilimanjaro training so that they are properly broken in (to prevent blisters). You should also wear the day pack you intend to carry so that your shoulders, back, and hips become accustomed to the points of contact and weight (to minimize chafing and soreness).

Finally, getting in shape entails more than simply physical activity. Use the climb to motivate you to change if you live an unhealthy lifestyle. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your intake of red meat. Don’t consume alcohol or smoke. Get an average of eight hours of sleep each night. Don’t be concerned. Be content.

Your duffel bag and sleeping bag will be placed in a large, strong, waterproof bag with a roll-top closing by our porters.

If you’re carrying too much weight, you’ll need to employ a second porter. Extra porters should only be used in exceptional circumstances, such as when transporting large amounts of photography equipment. We do rent warm sleeping bags and trekking poles on location, but you are expected to bring everything you need. All additional luggage, including safari clothing, gear, and equipment, that you will not use on your climb, can be safely stored at the hotel.

Due to previous litter issues, plastic, recyclable water bottles are not permitted at the park. As a result, water should be transported in Nalgene bottles, water bladders, or other similar containers.

At all times, you should be able to carry 3-4 liters of water with you. Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages. It is prohibited to consume alcohol in the park. It will not be carried for you by our staff. Furthermore, drinking and being at a high altitude do not combine well.

On the route to Tanzania, checked luggage on aircraft can get misplaced or delayed. You should be prepared for this eventuality by wearing or carrying the necessary equipment for your Kilimanjaro trip. While you can replace most of your clothing, gear, and equipment in Tanzania before your climb, there are some items you should not replace.

Wear one complete hiking gear on the plane, including a long sleeve shirt, hiking pants, undergarments, socks, and hiking boots, according to Tanzania Classic Tours. Bring your backpack, waterproof jacket and pants, insulated jacket, fleece pants, snacks, toiletries, prescriptions, camera, and all papers in your carry-on luggage. Trekking poles are not permitted on planes due to airline regulations. Wear/carry your hiking footwear; donning a different pair of boots on your climb will almost certainly result in blisters.

If your luggage is lost or delayed, please notify us as soon as possible so that we can assist you in putting together the necessary equipment. In Moshi, we’ll take you to local rental gear businesses. It’s worth noting that these businesses usually sell secondhand things that may or may not meet Western standards. The fit, quality, and usefulness of things purchased at local shops cannot be guaranteed by Tanzania Classic Tours. As a result, we strongly advise you to bring along the most necessary items listed above. On the mountain, we shall make reasonable efforts to bring your delayed luggage to you. All additional costs incurred by us in addressing lost or delayed luggage issues must be reimbursed on the ground.

Personal gear and equipment must be brought, however, community equipment (tents, food, cooking supplies, etc.) will be provided. A list of needed, recommended, and optional items to bring on your climb is provided below.

Technical Clothing1 – Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood 1 – Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down, warm 1 – Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell 3 – Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric 1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric 1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended) 2 – Hiking Pants 1 – Fleece Pants 1 – Shorts (optional) 1 – Long Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric 4 – Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended 3 – Sport Bra (women)Headwear1 – Brimmed Hat, for sun protection 1 – Knit Hat, for warmth 1 – Balaclava or Buff (recommended)Handwear1 – Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended) 1 – Gloves, lightFootwear1 – Hiking Boots or Shoes, warm, waterproof 4 – Socks, wool or synthetic 1 – Gaiters, waterproof (optional)Accessories1 – Sunglasses Sunglasses or Goggles 1 – Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional) 1 – Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.) 1 – Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 liters) 1 – Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional) 1 – Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended) Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or “Ziploc”-Type Plastic Bags, to keep gear dry and separate. Note that there is a general ban on plastic bags in Tanzania, however Ziploc-type bags for toiletries are permitted for tourists.Equipment1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons* 1 – Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional) 1 – Trekking Poles, collapsable (highly recommended)* 1 – Head Lamp, with extra batteries 1 – Duffel Bag, 70L-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment 1 – Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear *may be rented on locationOtherToiletries Prescriptions Sunscreen Lip Balm Insect Repellent, containing DEET First Aid Kit Face Mask (REQUIRED) Hand Sanitizer (REQUIRED) Toilet Paper Wet Wipes (recommended) Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional) Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional) Camera, with extra batteries (optional)PaperworkTrip Receipt Passport Visa (available at JRO) Immunization Papers Insurance Document