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
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
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
