In short, an ordinary fitness level is sufficient to reach the peak. If you can walk 10-14 km/6-7
miles per day, certainly you can climb Mt Kilimanjaro. We do recommend you to do some physical
training for your Kilimanjaro hiking tour.
Good fitness level will always be an advantage for a Kilimanjaro adventurer, as it will help you to
tackle daily trekking challenges with ease and comfort.
How long does it take to walk up Kilimanjaro?
Depending on the route which you choose for your climbing adventure, it may take from 5 to 8 days.
Longer programs with camping in Kilimanjaro crater are also available.
Do I need to have insurance for the climb?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for taking part in our trips. If you are climbing Mt Kilimanjaro
with us, make sure to check that your insurance package includes high-altitude trekking (up to 6,000
m) and helicopter evacuation.
Do I need to have vaccinations for the trip?
It is imperative to have a vaccination against yellow fever to enter Tanzania in case you are
travelling to Tanzania from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. In all other cases
there are no immunization/vaccination restrictions to enter Tanzania.
How fit do you have to be?
In short, an ordinary fitness level is sufficient to reach the peak. If you can walk 10-14 km/6-7 miles per day, certainly you can climb Mt Kilimanjaro. We do recommend you to do some physical training for your Kilimanjaro hiking tour. Good fitness level will always be an advantage for a Kilimanjaro adventurer, as it will help you to tackle daily trekking challenges with ease and comfort.
How long does it take to walk up Kilimanjaro?
Depending on the route which you choose for your climbing adventure, it may take from 5 to 8 days. Longer programs with camping in Kilimanjaro crater are also available.
Do I need to have insurance for the climb?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for taking part in our trips. If you are climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with us, make sure to check that your insurance package includes high-altitude trekking (up to 6,000 m) and helicopter evacuation.
Do I need to have vaccinations for the trip?
It is imperative to have a vaccination against yellow fever to enter Tanzania in case you are travelling to Tanzania from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. In all other cases there are no immunization/vaccination restrictions to enter Tanzania.