While Kilimanjaro is a ‘walkable mountain’ - meaning there is no need for specialized equipment to reach the top - it does not mean that it is an easy climb. Hikers should be physically fit, but at 19,340 feet (5,895 m), simply being in top physical shape may not be enough. Training for Kilimanjaro is essential for a safe and successful summit..
READ MORESevere altitude sickness can cause serious complications, including shortness of breath at rest, inability to walk, decreased mental alertness, and fluid buildup in the lungs, which can cause “gurgling” when breathing. People with these symptoms have to come down the mountain or risk death.
READ MORESevere altitude sickness can cause serious complications, including shortness of breath at rest, inability to walk, decreased mental alertness, and fluid buildup in the lungs, which can cause "gurgling" when breathing. People with these symptoms have to come down the mountain or risk death.
READ MOREClimbing Kilimanjaro is not very difficult, almost if not of the paths are not steep and mostly has to do with the altitude. However, the summit night is extremely difficult as it is the coldest and windiest part of your adventure. A 4,084 foot space with 49% less oxygen and a descent of almost 870 feet.
READ MOREMany different factors influence the price increase. Climbing Kilimanjaro can cost anywhere from $1,500 (standard) to over $7,000 (deluxe package) and more. Combine this knowledge with the fact that there are 250 licensed and hundreds of unlicensed operators in the region and making the right decision becomes an important task. In order to understand how the cost of climbing Kilimanjaro came about, many different factors need to be considered
READ MOREMany different factors influence the price increase. Climbing Kilimanjaro can cost anywhere from $1,500 (standard) to over $7,000 (deluxe package) and more. Combine this knowledge with the fact that there are 250 licensed and hundreds of unlicensed operators in the region and making the right decision becomes an important task. In order to understand how the cost of climbing Kilimanjaro came about, many different factors need to be considered
READ MOREMany different factors influence the price increase. Climbing Kilimanjaro can cost anywhere from $1,500 (standard) to over $7,000 (deluxe package) and more. Combine this knowledge with the fact that there are 250 licensed and hundreds of unlicensed operators in the region and making the right decision becomes an important task. In order to understand how the cost of climbing Kilimanjaro came about, many different factors need to be considered.
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