How long does it take to climb kilimanjaro?

We have a policy never to run trips less than seven days because it's too dangerous to try and go to nearly 6000 meters in any less time. Of course, probability will always dictate that some people do, but on the whole those people suffer more and are putting their health at risk from potential altitude sickness. It's better and far more fun to take a minimum seven days and enjoy the experience. Some trips are eight days which is even better.

How long does it take to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro?

This depends much on the nature of the person you are? Mount Kilimanjaro has lots of records for the former climbers. For example there some people who have climb for 5 hours to the top, other 1 day and others 2 days but basically their history goes back to experience obtained to Mountain Everest.

Kilimanjaro is officially trekked for a minimum of five (5) days for Marangu route, Six days (6) for Machame route and this is what you will be paying to the park authority. Other parks spend from five days (5) to eight days (8) including the acclimatization days. Yet it will be the decision of the climber which route should they use as per their wishes

How many kilometers or miles is it to climb the Kilimanjaro?

From the entering gate to the top of the highest mountain Kilimanjaro it is 37km or 23miles. But the miles from entryway to the summit it depends on route you have choose. Like when you choose shorter route the miles will decreased and if you choose longer route miles will increased.

The numbers of miles to climb Mount Kilimanjaro shifts concurring to the routes you choose. For example marangu and Umbwe are the most limited routes and are short which could take five up to six days up to the uhuru peak, but It measures 23 miles. And other longest routes like the Northern Circuit and machame routes which can take eight days up to the destination (to the top of the mountain), coming in at 56 miles. Mount Kilimanjaro measuring 19,341 feet 5,895 meters. Unusually, it’s not portion of a more extensive mountain extend, making this the highest free standing mountain within the world and is the first highest unique mountain in Africa.

Overall success rate on Kilimanjaro is 65% are:-

On Marangu and Umbwe five day routes, the success rate is 27%
On Machame, Marangu, Rongai six day routes, the success rate is 44%
On Machame, Lemosho, Rongai seven day routes, the success rate is 64%
On Lemosho, Northern Circuit eight day routes, the success rate is 85%

Kilimanjaro summit success rate according to Route

Machame Route Success Rate
Machame route is probably the most popular route up Kilimanjaro with roughly 50% of all trekkers using it. Many company operators are most use this route when they want to summit the rate of success. This route can be completed on a six or seven day itinerary. The machame route is among of shortest route on Kilimanjaro Mountain and is simple way with slope. But both these days routes have a great climb high, sleep low profile and summit success rate is high because of this, especially for climbers spending that extra day to acclimatize.

Rongai Route Success Rate
The Rongai route is the only route that starts from the Northern side of the mountain. Like the Machame, it is offered on both a six day and seven day itinerary. However, unlike the Machame, the Rongai route does not offer a good climb high, sleep low profile which arguably makes this route more difficult.

Lemosho Route Success Rate
Lemosho Route is fast becoming one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro. The Lemosho route is a beautiful and remote trek that approaches the mountain from the south west and joins the Machame route on day four. The machame route can be completed on a seven or eight day itinerary, however, some operators in an attempt to save money will offer only six day route. Even though the route starts at a higher altitude than other routes, it offers great acclimatization and a really good climb high, sleep low profile.

Northern Circuit Success Rate
The Northern Circuit is the longest route, taking nine days. Because of its length, it’s the safest and most successful route up Kilimanjaro with an average summit success rate of over ninety five percentage. This is the best route which can make you busier if you want more time to spend your holiday on the mountain.

Marangu Route Success Rate
The Marangu route is the oldest and most established route up Kilimanjaro. Its popularity stems from the fact that it is both the shortest route and also provides hut accommodation all the way up. It is often considered to be the ‘easiest’ trekking route to the summit. However, almost every summit success rate statistic contradicts this as the rates are by far the lowest of any other route. The route is mainly taken on the short five day itinerary, which does not give climbers the chance they need to acclimatize properly. The Marangu Route is a favorite among local operators as it’s a quick turnaround, with no camping gear needed. It is advised to use the six day itinerary if you decide to use the Marangu route, as it has much better summit success rates than the other five day option.