How long can it take to hike Kilimanjaro?
Hiking Kilimanjaro can take five to nine days to reach Mt Kilimanjaro’s highest Summit and back to the starting and finishing points.
For first-time climbers, you can start with Mount Kenya at a lower threshold of 17000 ft before attempting Kilimanjaro. The first-timers can also tempt Kilimanjaro but choose the longer days to acclimate before the Summit.
how difficult is it to hike Kilimanjaro?
Mt Kilimanjaro is an equatorial mountain, with an unusual climate, especially at the upper elevations, where it is generally freezing at Night and sometimes scorching sun during the day. The weather pattern is such that violent storms generally do not rage for days. However, during the wet season, it might start snowing at midday. As a result, storms occasionally occur at Night.
One of the greatest dangers on Mt Kilimanjaro is hypothermia. Generally, the combination of a damp climate and wind can chill the body. In addition, moisture is lost from the body as energy is used moving up the mountain. The secret to avoiding hypothermia is staying dry, eating small amounts of sugary substances often, drinking lots of liquids, and acclimatizing slowly. Remember that moisture is your biggest enemy, whether from rain or your body-to. Stay dry is to stay warm.
Towering on top African at the Summit of Kilimanjaro at 19,00 ft above sea level is truly the most memorable adventure of a lifetime.
How high is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Mount Kilimanjaro is the 6th tallest mountain in the world. However, the highest mountain in Africa stands at 19000ft above sea level.
Can we hike Kilimanjaro in a big group?
We handle big groups; all that matters is additional guides and porters. Each guide can take ten pax and a porter for each group member. All our guides are professional hikers who can walk with the slow walker and hike up to the hikers ahead.
Can we hike Kilimanjaro in a day?
It is impossible to hike Kilimanjaro daily to an average person. The shortest route covers approximately 20 miles, and with the harsh weather and steep walking, it is not advisable to try.
What are the Kilimanjaro hiking routes:
There are seven Kilimanjaro hiking routes; Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Machame, Shira, Umbwe, and Northern.
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