Because Mount Kilimanjaro stands at 5,895 meters (19,340 feet), you and the majority of hikers attempting to climb the mountain will likely need to acclimatize prior to the hike. This is because after fatigue and poor digestion, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the leading cause of most Kilimanjaro summit failures and a good chunk of...Read More
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a beginner is easy if you hike routes that have great acclimatization landscapes and short hiking intervals. That’s because many first time hikers 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. (1) The...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
Lemosho, Machame and the Northern Circuit are the best routes up Mount Kilimanjaro, in terms of overall performance and hiking experience. Because altitude sickness is the leading cause of most Kilimanjaro summit failures, trekking routes that provide excellent acclimatization opportunities will not only improve your chances of reaching the summit, but will also make for...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 ease. That said, the challenge should not be taken lightly because an estimated 60% of hikers who climb the African mountain...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
March, April, May, and November are considered the worst months to hike Kilimanjaro due to terrible hiking conditions. During this time, the weather is generally rainy, windy, stormy, and snowy. Muddy campgrounds, slick pathways, and heavy fog are common difficulties you’ll endure during this time of year. If you’re on a tight schedule and can...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 fastest combined ascent and descent time record, clocking in at 6 hours 56 minutes and 24 seconds in August 2014, beating Jornet’s combined time of 7 hours 14 minutes. Table of ContentsAsad Ali Memon's Kilimanjaro Hike Record With XPATS InternationalAsad Ali MemonKilimanjaro Record TimeKilimanjaro success rates & difficulty...Read More
