..."it is easy to forget about Covid for a week."
During a largely forgettable year, some decided to make it memorable despite the additional challenges they faced. Here is how they fared, and why it might be a surprisingly good time to make that Kilimanjaro dream come true.If you've climbed Kilimanjaro during high season, you know it's busy, it can be crowded, even noisy. If you arrive late to camp, no matter how hard your team works to secure the ideal spot on the mountainside, they may not have a great location for you.
Climbing under Covid-19
The title of this piece is taken from a comment from Sianna S., who summitted the mountain seven years after I did. Here's what she had to say about her journey.
“2020. A year of restrictions, cancellations and postponements. But if you are thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro, this is not the moment to hesitate! For now, due to the lack of many tourists, it is the time where you can fully enjoy the remoteness and tranquility of the mountain.” Said Sianna S, who recently climbed with Just Kilimanjaro. She went on to explain that she and her 57 year old father saw that “after many months without any tours, you could feel the whole crew was highly motivated and so happy to be back on the mountain. I can definitely recommend trekking up Kilimanjaro as a safe holiday alternative far from many people, where it is easy to forget about Covid for a week.”
Okay. Let's talk about this, particularly if you've put your plans on hold this year.