Machame route, Lemosho route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, Marangu route, Shira route, and Northern Circuit route are 7 Kilimanjaro climbing routes established by Kilimanjaro National Park. Climbing grade of difficulty ranges between 1-7 on the Yosemite Decimal System, which varies by days traveled that measure 53 up to 72 kilometers (roughly 32-45 miles). Each trail...Read More
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
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
