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How Many People Fail Climbing Kilimanjaro?

How many people fail climbing Kilimanjaro

Since the Park doesn’t keep records of failures, it’s difficult to estimate how many people fail climbing Kilimanjaro each year.

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How to Choose Your Kilimanjaro Route by Success Rate

Choose Your Kilimanjaro Route

When it comes to successfully making the summit of Kilimanjaro, you can’t always choose your Kilimanjaro route by success rate.

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Top 7 Questions Everyone Asks Before Climbing Kilimanjaro

Questions Everyone Asks Before Climbing Kilimanjaro

This is our list of the top 7 questions everyone asks before climbing Kilimanjaro. If yours isn’t on the list feel free to email us.

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Climb Kilimanjaro on the 8 Day Lemosho Route

Karanga Camp on Kilimanjaro

The route we recommend over all others is the 8-Day Lemosho route. It has fewer people, more than 90% success rate, and spectacular views.

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What is the Best Route to Climb Kilimanjaro?

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Mount Kilimanjaro has several routes to the summit. But, what is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro?

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Climb Kilimanjaro on the Northern Circuit Route

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If solitude is what you are after when it comes to climbing Kilimanjaro, then book your trip on the Northern Circuit Route.

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Climb Kilimanjaro on the Rongai Route

Rongai Route on Kilimanjaro

Climb Kilimanjaro on the Rongai route. It is great for both beginning hikers and expert trekkers and has a more gradual ascent to Uhuru Peak.

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Climb Kilimanjaro on the 7-Day Machame Route

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The Machame Route also known as the “Whiskey” route, begins on the southern side of the mountain. It is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro.

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How Long Does it Take to Climb Kilimanjaro?

How Long Does It Take to Climb Kilimanjaro

Adventure seekers planning on climbing Kilimanjaro frequently ask “How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro?” The short answer is six to nine days.

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