CLIMBING MT. KILIMANJARO WITH MY 70-YEAR OLD DAD | 7-Day Machame Route

giving my 70-year-old dad an experience he never thought he'd have in his lifetime.. climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, the world's highest free-standing mountain and the highest point in Africa! will we make it to the summit? watch to find out!! my dad and i are taking on the 7-day Machame Route with the African Zoom team where we're camping and trekking through rainforests, deserts, and arctic terrain in attempt to summit! so come along to experience it all - everything from the day before the trek to the day after!!! I still can't believe this is happening... EEEEKKKKKK !! --- BOOK YOUR TRIP HERE: https://africanzoom.com/ (we went in August for reference) --- PACKING LIST LINKS: GEAR duffle bag: https://amzn.to/4gIVxhh hiking backpack: https://amzn.to/46E4Z0x CLOTHING merino wool leggings: https://tidd.ly/3VUcv2r lightweight travel shorts: https://tidd.ly/421JcP4 merino wool socks: https://tidd.ly/4mrM0MT merino wool long sleeve: https://tidd.ly/3VoQlp2 merino wool zip up: https://tidd.ly/4gw2d1V merino wool t-shirt: https://tidd.ly/3K2Rsbx merino wool tank top: https://tidd.ly/47Vsy7D merino wool beanie: https://tidd.ly/3ItKWKd merino wool bra: https://tidd.ly/42CMF6K tall hiking socks: https://amzn.to/3KGNtkY HEADWEAR (& hands) beanie: https://amzn.to/4mVYHjj hiking hat: https://amzn.to/48C8Rlo balaclava: https://amzn.to/4nXFGhj sunglasses: https://amzn.to/46GWlyo (for function, not style!) hiking gloves: https://amzn.to/42JuNas warm weather mittens: https://amzn.to/4nK05WI FOOTWEAR hiking boots: https://amzn.to/3IG81JQ hiking shoes: https://amzn.to/46YrQFy crampons: https://amzn.to/42g9P2V (optional) TOILETRIES hiking body wipes: https://amzn.to/46WOJJt feminine wipes: https://amzn.to/46FK39I hand sanitizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-18363626 fab feminine bags: https://amzn.to/47YXEuY period underwear: https://amzn.to/3Ks5GTf small wet bags: https://amzn.to/3KlDT7a midol: https://amzn.to/3KkqwUN (for period cramps) travel sized wet hair brush: https://amzn.to/47YCQUr face sunscreen: https://amzn.to/46YsvXy body sunscreen: https://amzn.to/4nP7nZg sustainable deodorant: https://go.shopmy.us/p-18362449 insect repellent: https://go.shopmy.us/p-26340664 (my fav) ELECTRONICS solar powered power bank: https://amzn.to/3Ko0vUE portable charger: https://amzn.to/3VyTFOp RANDOM trekking poles: https://amzn.to/3ICeLsf (can also rent) inflatable pillow: https://amzn.to/4q0pLkb microfiber quick dry towels: https://amzn.to/4pKbFDg headlight: https://amzn.to/4gEm3YU (forgot to say but so important!!) electrolyte packets: https://amzn.to/4nXFv5D hand warmers: https://amzn.to/3IsHIH3 toe warmers: https://amzn.to/3KgM0Sx (wish I had brought) camping light: https://amzn.to/4pNJBio (wish I had brought) ear plugs: https://go.shopmy.us/p-18363732 (wish I had brought) --- CONNECT WITH ME find me on IG at www.instagram.com/solowithsav find me on TT at www.tiktok.com/@solowithsav for business inquires email me at: [email protected] --- if you enjoyed this video, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, & FOLLOW for more travel guides, vlogs, and solo adventures around the world! ‪‪‪@solowithsav‬ 00:00-06:22: The Day Before 06:23-13:33: DAY 1 13:34-20:56: DAY 2 20:57-27:35: DAY 3 27:36-34:57: DAY 4 34:58-41:49: DAY 5 41:50-52:03: SUMMIT DAY 52:04-57:05: DAY 7 57:06-1:01:08: The Day After