Climbing Kilimanjaro is a strenuous activity that takes place over a number of days. The main routes range from 5-9 days and an elevation gain of about 13,000 feet. The summit itself is 19,341 feet high, making it an extremely tall mountain. The amount of oxygen at the top is around 40% less than the oxygen at sea level.

Given these facts, we always advise anyone who attempts to climb Kilimanjaro to be in the best shape possible.

But, we also know that when it comes to training, some people set a goal and go full force and others hardly train at all. So it begs the question, can someone who is unfit succeed in reaching the top of Kilimanjaro?

How fit do you have to be to climb Kilimanjaro? Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question. It’s impossible for us to say, “If you can do this, then you can climb Kilimanjaro.”

Everyone is different. Some people seem to excel whereas others struggle, with or without training. Our best advice is for you to put an honest effort into training and show up in the best shape possible. This way, you’ll know you’ve done everything you could to prepare and the rest is up to fate.

A nonchalant attitude about climbing Kilimanjaro can get you into trouble, or worse. So please don’t show up untrained and unconcerned. The mountain claims lives every year. It’s careless, irresponsible and disrespectful to take it lightly.

It's generally said that anyone with a reasonable degree of fitness can climb Kilimanjaro. And for the most part that's true, provided that they can acclimatize well.

We recommend training for at least 2 months prior to coming to Tanzania. If you're already in hiking shape, great. But if you know you’re lacking fitness, start training earlier. Climbing Kilimanjaro certainly has its risks. But by being fit, you give yourself the best chance of climbing safely and successfully.

When you're ready, we're here to guide you to the top.

VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Climbing Kilimanjaro
1:57 - Summit night
4:07 - Effect of altitude
5:32 - How fit do you have to be?

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ABOUT ULTIMATE KILIMANJARO

Ultimate Kilimanjaro® is, quite simply, the #1 guide service on Mount Kilimanjaro.

With more than 15 years of experience, Ultimate Kilimanjaro® has a proven expertise on Mount Kilimanjaro. We lead over 150 climbs per year, with more than 1,000 adventurers climbing with us annually. Literally thousands of climbers have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro with us. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors, journalists, and even the world record holder for the oldest person to summit.

All agree, you won’t find a better Kilimanjaro outfitter.

Our expert guides, high quality standards, and focus on safety have made us the top choice for thousands of customers from all over the world. In short, we know what it takes to get you to the summit – in an safe, fun, and affordable way.

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