KILI TIPS

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The Kilimanjaro Tips website is for everyone who is planning on hiking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (or wants to) – It doesn’t matter which route you want to take.

We want to share all the information necessary for you to have a safe amazing lifelong adventure.

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KILIMANJARO TIPS OVERVIEW

If you are reading this page, you are probably researching for a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.  Well you’ve come to the right place.  We have a wealth of information, and Kilimanjaro Tips is supported by multiple Facebook Pages and Groups.

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Thousands of climbers from around the world want to stand on the “Roof of Africa” and there are many reasons why people feel driven to conquer the lonely mountain.

If you are looking for one of the 7 Summits, this one is probably the easiest.

Don’t let that fool you.  Nothing is guaranteed, since some routes can have only a 50% summit rate.  It’s definitely a long trek and it’s easy for hikers to take that fact for granted.  Who Has a 98% Success Rate for All Routes?

Each route is of course different.  They vary based on length and ascent.  You can ascend quickly or slowly based on your acclimation.  If you don’t live at high altitude or aren’t highly trained, it’s never recommended to make a quick ascent.

Read on for more detailed breakdown of distance, ascent and itinerary of each individual route.

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Climbing Gear

Your gear, especially your shoes is very important for your own success.  You want comfort, stability and to ensure you avoid injury.  We have the top recommendations from top climbers and guides with hundreds of summits.

Which Route?

For your first and maybe only summit trek, how do you pick the right route for you? Each route has it’s own appeal and downside.  The first question you have to ask yourself is what you want out of this trek to the summit. Ease, Views, Solitude, Wildlife.  Here are your answers.

Trek Training

Kilimanjaro is 19,000 ft.  The air is thinner and it’s a long trek.  You need to train.  When do you start?  Gym, Trail or something else?  What level of training is recommended?  We have the answers from the best operators on the mountain.