Author: Tristan Balme

Hi, I'm Tristan and I've been travelling on and off for the past 10 years. I love going off the beaten track and exploring a country on my own terms. In this blog I share my tips, tricks and travel guides so you can get lost and have the adventure of a lifetime, or a lifetime of adventure..

What I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Kilimanjaro (12 Lessons From My Climb)
ByTristan Balme Last updated Aug 8, 2026August 8, 2026
12 things I genuinely wish someone had told me before I climbed Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route in 2019. From altitude sickness to toilet situations, camera batteries to tipping culture.
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