What to Expect On Kilimanjaro ?
A typical day on Kilimanjaro begins early, around 6:30 to 7:00 AM. Our porters will greet you with a fresh cup of tea or coffee, delivered right to your tent. Afterward, you’ll have time for your morning routine, with warm water prepared by our team for washing up and cleaning your teeth at the campsite. Around 7:30 to 8:00 AM, you’ll be invited to breakfast by our staff. Once fueled up, the day’s trek to the next camp begins. This journey usually takes between 4 to 6 hours. Our support team will arrive at the camp ahead of you, ensuring lunch is ready upon your arrival. After lunch and a bit of rest, your guides will suggest a short acclimatization hike—a brief, hour-long walk designed to help your body adjust to the altitude. We highly recommend you join, as these exercises are key to preparing for the ultimate challenge: reaching the summit. Upon returning from the acclimatization hike, you’ll have some downtime before dinner, which will be served around 7:00. The evening is yours to relax, chat with fellow climbers, and take in the breathtaking surroundings. Before bedtime, there will be a mandatory health check to ensure everyone is adapting well. Lights out is usually between 9:00 and 10:00 PM. This routine is followed almost every day, except for the night of the summit attempt.
How Long does it take to climb the Mountain?
The time it takes to climb Kilimanjaro depends on the route chosen. Most expeditions last 6 to 8 days. An experienced hiker with prior acclimatization usually climbs Kilimanjaro through an accelerated 5-day program. If you stay overnight in the crater, Kilimanjaro climbs can take 9 days or longer. Among the Seven Summits, the Kilimanjaro trek is one of the shortest. For example, climbing Mount Everest takes 6-9 weeks, Denali and Aconcagua- 2-3 weeks. Climbing Kilimanjaro takes about one week only.
