Depending on your whereabouts, you can get to Mount Kilimanjaro by either plane, train, bus, or car. The most common and convenient way to get to Kilimanjaro is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), especially if you’re coming from overseas. (1) The airport is located approximately 51km away from the mountain and is easily...Read More
Kilimanjaro National Park is home to the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world. Named after its region, Mount Kilimanjaro stands at a height of 5,895m (19,341ft) and sits in splendid isolation above the surrounding plains as its snowy peak looms over the savannah. (1) The mountain is considered...Read More
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity can be a free endeavor however, you should expect the total trip expenses to cost a little more than $5,000. That’ll cover travel, hiking equipment, visas, your hiking program and other miscellaneous expenses. A growing number of hikers nowadays are taking the opportunity of climbing Kilimanjaro in order to raise...Read More
Climbing Kilimanjaro can be a bit tricky if you’re new to high altitudes, outdoor camping, and long marathons. That’s because many hikers attempting Mount Kilimanjaro suffer from altitude sickness, fatigue and a lack of sleep. This is often due to poor acclimatization opportunities and a lack of physical recovery after hikes. More importantly, not knowing...Read More
Depending on the route, hiking duration and the agency running the expedition, the average cost to climb Kilimanjaro ranges anywhere between $1,700 to $6,000. (1) That’ll cover park fees, transits, food, accommodations, staff wages and taxes. Foreign agencies tend lean toward the tail-end of this price point, while risky outfitters and fraudsters are found to...Read More
A Map Of Mount Kilimanjaro A map of Kilimanjaro’s 7 established routes The Kilimanjaro National Park, founded by TANAPA in the year 1973, established 7 climbing routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, which include the Machame route, the Lemosho route, the Rongai route, the Umbwe route, the Marangu route, the Shira route and the Northern Circuit route....Read More
For the most part, you don’t need any fancy training since Kilimanjaro isn’t really a technical climb. Extensive cardio exercises and high altitude conditioning should have you prepared to reach the mountain’s summit with absolute ease. That said, the challenge should not be taken lightly because an estimated 40% of hikers who climb the African...Read More
WHAT TO PACK FOR KILIMANJARO TREKS? FOOTWEAR 1. Hiking Socks Pack 5-8 pairs of trekking socks depending on the Kilimanjaro routes and number of days of the trek. I usually wear, on Kilimanjaro, 2 socks at a time to reduce friction, however, a good pair of new synthetic socks can fairly do the trick. Bring...Read More
Since Mount Kilimanjaro is the largest stratovolcano, standing at 5,895m (19,341ft), it is ranked as the highest free-standing mountain in the world and the tallest summit in Africa. (1) This is not to be confused as the highest ranked mountain in the world, as there’s a clear distinction when comparing Kilimanjaro vs Everest’s height. The...Read More
Karl Egloff, a Swiss-Ecuadorian, holds the current world record climb for the fastest combined ascent and descent time, clocking in at 6 hours 56 minutes and 24 seconds in August 2014, beating Kilian Jornet’s combined speed record run of 7 hours 14 minutes. Simon Mtuy ran nearly 53 kilometers (roughly 32 miles), up and down...Read More
