Trail notes

Practical notes for your climb, in the order you'll need them: before you fly, on the mountain and after you come down.

Written by Joseph, Kilimanjaro guide since 2018.Last updated 16 October 2026.

Before your climb

Arriving and leaving: airport transfers and your nights in Moshi
5 min read
Which airport to fly into, why to arrive a day early, and how I can arrange your pick-up and hotels before and after the climb.

After the climb

Tipping your crew: why it matters, and how to do it right
6 min read
Porters carry your bags to 4,600 m and back down again. For many, tips are what pays school fees. Here's what to budget, why cash stays in your hotel safe during the climb, and how to make sure every porter gets their share. [NEEDS JOSEPH'S OK]