Kilimanjaro Helicopter crash took away precious life of 5 people, to what predicted as weather challenges

While investigation to find out the reasons for a traged Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash has started, many Kilimanjaro guides said weather challenges contributed. In the personal opinions, many guides explain about Mount Kilimanjaro weather fluctuations in short time. Above there, clouds appear and disappear quickly as shortly as 15 minutes. Kili helicopter accident took life of 5 people including Chopa Pilot, Medical Doctor, Mountain Guide and 2 mountain climbers. We are sorry for loss of life!

Barafu is a base camp in Mount Kilimanjaro which serves Lemosho route, Machame, Umbwe, Shira and Northern circuit. We recommend longer duration trails such as Lemosho route 7 days, Northern circuit route and 8 days Lemosho route.