How far do you walk each day on Kilimanjaro?

Northern Circuit It covers 56-62 miles (90-100 kilometers). It is the most remote route and in turn the quietest route on Kilimanjaro. So, depending on which route you choose, the distance you walk each day on Kilimanjaro can vary. On average, climbers hike 6-8 hours per day, covering 6-9 miles (10-15 kilometers).



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Ideally, you'll begin your Kilimanjaro Climb between 8:00 and 8:30 each morning. Your trekking hours hugely depend upon the route and the day but on most days you'll trek for around 4 to 7 hours.

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It takes five to nine days in order to reach the Mount Kilimanjaro Summit and then descend to the finishing point. The more days spent on Mount Kilimanjaro the more likely you will successfully summit, as you will become more acclimatised to the altitude and will be less fatigued.

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Nevertheless, it is worth noting these figures for informational purposes. The overall success rate on Kilimanjaro is 65%, while the success rate on 5-day routes is just 27%. 6-day routes have a 44% success rate, 7-day routes a 64% success rate, and 8-day routes a success rate of 85%.

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A reasonable degree of fitness is sufficient for climbing Kilimanjaro for most people, provided that they can acclimatize well. We recommend training for at least two months prior to coming to Tanzania. If you are already in hiking shape, great.

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The Statistics of Kilimanjaro Summit Struggles According to recent studies, it is estimated that up to half of the climbers attempting Kilimanjaro will fail to reach the summit.

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Approximately 30,000 people attempt to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro every year and on average the reported number of deaths is about 3 to 10 fatalities per year.

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At this height, the air pressure (and the amount of oxygen it contains) is less than half that at sea level, and has been said to be comparable to 'working with only one lung'.

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As we have said, Kilimanjaro is not a technical hike and is perfectly suitable for beginners with little or no experience. The most difficult part of the climb is dealing with altitude and also if your not use to camping it's going to be a challenge.

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The official minimum age to summit is set by the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities, although the risks of trekking at altitude mean it is advised against rushing into this trek with a child. For this reason, most tour operators only offer this trek to children aged 12 and upwards.

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How fit do you need to be to climb Kilimanjaro? Climbing Kilimanjaro is graded strenuous and you should be in good physical fitness and have experience of multi-day trekking or walking trips prior to undertaking a Kilimanjaro climb.

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Kilimanjaro's altitude is a significant challenge, but climbers do not need supplemental oxygen to climb Kilimanjaro or reach the summit. To reach to the summit you use the acclimatization method of walking slowly “pole pole” climb high, sleep low.

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How many people per year die on Kilimanjaro? Most Mount Kilimanjaro deaths are attributed to altitude sickness, particularly Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).

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You want to be in good physical shape to climb Kilimanjaro, but there's no need to be super-fit. This is a trek, not a climb after all, and if you can run for 30 minutes two to three times a week, and enjoy an all day hike at weekends, you should be fine. That said, many people do underestimate Kili.

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The average cost to climb Kilimanjaro is $2000 to $6000, the price varies from cheap, budget operators to large Western travel agents selling outsourced climbs at an inflated price. There are various, unavoidable fixed costs to any tour operator and if a climb seems too cheap, you've got to ask yourself why.

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Senior climbers on Kilimanjaro are just as likely to get to the summit as younger people. It just take us longer! Just to reiterate: if you are over 50, you are just as likely to get to the summit of Kilimanjaro as those who have yet to reach their half century.

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Most people agree that Kilimanjaro is harder than Everest Base Camp. While there are aspects of the Everest Base Camp trek that are harder than Kilimanjaro, the general feeling is that Kilimanjaro is the harder of the two treks. The main reason for this is summit night – it's a biggie.

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Climbing Kilimanjaro most days are not very hard because the trails are not steep it's mostly dealing with the altitude, however the summit night is extremely difficulty as this is the coldest, windiest section of your adventure. An ascent of 4,084ft with 49% less oxygen and a descent of nearly 6,870ft.

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So is it worth using taking altitude sickness tablets on Kilimanjaro? In short, yes. Anything that is going to help you reach the summit safely should be considered a worthy investment. We recommend taking Diamox for 2-3 days 2 weeks before departure to test whether you experience any side effects.

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People With Poor Physical Fitness: While fitness levels vary among individuals, it's important to recognize that Mt. Kilimanjaro is a strenuous climb. It requires days of hiking up the mountain under extreme conditions, so those who are not fit enough to endure such an experience should not attempt it.

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Apart from Acute mountain sickness, other dangers climbers are warned against while climbing Kilimanjaro are:
  • Hypothermia (loss of heat due to cold)
  • Slipping and falling off rocks.
  • Getting hit by avalanches.
  • Falling off cliffs.
  • Heart attacks.
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Cold and respiratory infections.
  • Twisting your ankles.


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The fastest unaided ascent and descent was recorded in 2006 by the Tanzanian person, Simon Mtuy. He completed the whole trip in just 9 hours and 19 minutes. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro feels your heart with an immense adventure.

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