What does “Kilimanjaro” mean? The exact meaning of Kilimanjaro is uncertain, but it is closely related to two words: the Swahili word ‘Kilima’, meaning ‘mountain’, and the local Chagga...
The approximate trekking distance for the Machame Route is 62 km or 37 miles, the entire climb from the trail heads to the summit and down to the Mweka...
Severe 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”...
Climbing 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...
Many 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...