Solo female - joining Kilimanjaro group hike
Hello, I’m planning to hike Kilimanjaro in a couple of months, but I haven’t booked yet because I’m a little concerned about the altitude and about going on my own. My partner and friends aren’t interested in hiking, so if I want to do this, it’ll likely be a solo trip. I feel that if I don’t go now, I may never do it, and climbing Kilimanjaro has been on my bucket list for a very long time.
I’m a 31-year-old woman and am currently looking at booking with Altezza. I’d love to hear from other women who have done the climb solo, especially if you were also worried about altitude sickness (AMS) or nervous about travelling and hiking alone. From a fitness perspective, I think I’m in a good position - I regularly go to the gym and run several times a week but I know fitness doesn’t necessarily protect against altitude issues.
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, any tips you have, and whether you found your concerns were justified (or not!).
Thanks so much in advance.