When Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, an important consideration for you to make is where you will “do your business.” While there are a number of toilets and camping facilities as you trek up the mountain, they are extremely basic and leave a bit to be desired – to say the least. This may leave you wondering what you will be able to do in order to improve the experience you have while climbing up the mountain.
There is no question that using the bathroom is an extremely personal experience. When you do this while hiking for six or seven days, this takes the “personal” portion of the experience to an entirely new level. When you are hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro, there are really only two options that you will have.
Using the Toilets on Mount Kilimanjaro
This is the option that is selected by most of the climbers and likely why the majority of people complain. If you have decided that you will use the bathrooms that are on Mount Kilimanjaro, then you should be sure to set the expectations you have extremely low. This will ensure that you are not too disappointed. Also bring along your own toilet paper and some baby wipes.
Things you should know is that these toilets are not cleaned very often and will likely have a pretty bad odor. This is also why you may want to opt for the second toilet option.
Hire and Use a Portable Toilet
The majority of climbing companies will offer their climbers the option to take a portable toilet with them up the mountain. These are interesting little devices that are carried by the porter and then setup each time you camp. In most cases, the cost of renting this toilet is included in the tour cost.
While renting a portable toilet to take along may seem to be a bit extravagant, the fact is that at the end of the day they can make the entire climbing experience much more enjoyable and they are a smart investment.
When you are planning your trip for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, be sure to visit the Climb Kili website to gather important information about the trek.
