Everything you need to know before climbing Kilimanjaro

I guide 6 routes up Kilimanjaro, with 10 itineraries from 5 to 8 days, at $1,500 to $2,300 per person. Each guide below answers one big question before you book.

What do you want to know?

  1. Kilimanjaro routes compared

    Which Kilimanjaro route should I choose?

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  2. What it costs to climb Kilimanjaro

    How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro?

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  3. The best time to climb Kilimanjaro

    When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?

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  4. Altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro

    How do I avoid altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro?

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  5. How hard is Kilimanjaro? Fitness and training

    How fit do I need to be to climb Kilimanjaro?

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  6. Kilimanjaro packing list

    What should I pack for Kilimanjaro?

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  7. Tipping on Kilimanjaro

    How much should I tip my Kilimanjaro crew?

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  8. Kilimanjaro summit success rates

    What are the summit success rates on Kilimanjaro?

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  9. Kilimanjaro: local guide or big tour operator?

    Should I book a local guide or a big operator for Kilimanjaro?

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  10. Arriving in Moshi: airport, transfers and hotels

    How do I get to Kilimanjaro, and where do I stay?

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  11. Kilimanjaro's climate zones

    What are Kilimanjaro's climate zones?

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  12. Summit night on Kilimanjaro, hour by hour

    What is summit night on Kilimanjaro like?

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  13. Swahili words you'll hear on Kilimanjaro

    Which Swahili words will I hear on Kilimanjaro?

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Trip statistics

A table of statistics from my climbs, by route and season, with a CSV to download. [COMING: waiting for Joseph's trip records]

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