What if I shorten my days when climbing Kilimanjaro?

While there is no refund for shortening days on the Kilimanjaro. You crew will be supportive to help you down the mountain. You may as well give the tips per days you have been on the mountain or stick to math you planned earlier before shortening the days. Either way your reception and certificate shall be granted as previously planned.

How many days does it take to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

This is one of the among of the most popular questions that most clients ask every day. For an ordinary person with average fitness level it takes five to nine days to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The shortest possible way to the summit is by the Marangu or the Umbwe Route. These routes can be completed in only five days. But its acclimatization level or ability is very low.

The main reason you had want to take a longer route is to give your body time to acclimatize to the altitude. This could help you to face any climatic condition when you are at the mountain. Even if you are very fit, covering the same amount of ground in a shorter time-frame can increase your chances of fatigue and injury and compromise your enjoyment of the environment. Climbers of Mount Kilimanjaro are recommended to choose the longer route when are deciding to choose the route for trekking. Climbing Kilimanjaro recommends Trekkers who have a flexible schedule to consider a longer route or build in one or two acclimatization days and have an easier time reaching the summit.

For a normal person with average fitness level it takes five to nine days to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. However remember that the more days you spend on Kilimanjaro the safer and more comfortable your hiking experiences will be. Climbing tours with shorter Mt Kilimanjaro hike time takes five up to six days climbing activities via Lemosho, Machame and Rongai routes.

Advantages of choose longer route

The following are the advantages of choose longer route
Enough exercise could help you to get more time for your body to get accustomed to the abnormal altitudes of Kilimanjaro. and also enough exercise will make your body fit and to tackling with any weather condition on the mountain. Longer climbing programs feature the right profile for overnight camping the camps are located at somewhat lower altitudes than your daily trekking routes. It is especially important for a smooth and successful acclimatization transition.

The longer route you will hike on the Marangu Route with one night at Mandara Hut and towards Horombo Hut. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year. The short treks are geared for people who like to hike but reaching the summit and allow one to experience the excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park require the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed. For an overnight hike you will stay at the park huts.

The route you take up the mountain will either make or break your expedition. Some of the routes are straightforward, like the Marangu Route which is five days. Some of the routes are less straightforward, such as the Umbwe router. The routes that give the greatest success are not always easily apparent. The popular and easy Marangu rate

Marangu Route

The Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and the most well established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet.

Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason. Marangu Route climbing for five and six days climb. The difference being five days climb does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut. The marangu route it takes only 33% of trekkers reach the summit. At the same time as the success rate on other routes like the Machame route is closer to 75%. Shortest route to the summit which means less time to acclimatize and much lower success rate, Dormitory style accommodation which can be noisy, Less scenic due to ascent and descent on same and short route.

Advantage of marangu route
This route is mostly used by climbers with less experience because is the one of the easier trails. It’s also the route with sleeping huts.

Disadvantage of marangu route
The route reduce the level of acclimatization because its simplest route than other on mountain. As you know that acclimatization will be better as you have longer to adapt to the less oxygen in the air when choosing long route. Therefore when you decide to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you are deciding on a goal to get to the top (Uhuru peak) and to climb the mountain as your own. But, would not it be good if there was a small selection of different routes that expose you to different environments, landscapes and challenges along the way.

Principles that could help climber to increase success to summit

Choose longer route like eight days machame route because longer routes provide more time to properly acclimatize and therefore success rates are higher. The route which takes seven day is the best option for trekkers. It takes a minimum of five to nine days on the longer routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to Uhuru peak Summit and descend down.

The more days you spend on the mountain the more ability of acclimatizing you increase and the better your chances of reaching the summit of Uhuru peak increased. Climbers who spend five days only have the lowest ability of acclimatize than for climbers who takes longer route. On Mount Kilimanjaro there are some routes that offer a climb high, sleep low opportunity, sleep low acclimatization day are preferable the longer treks like Lemosho, Machame, Rongai which takes six to ten days.

You are needed to go slowly whens you are trekking. Do not over exert yourself. Conserve energy at all times. Your porters will tell you take it easy this means trek slow. Do not forget to drink at least three liters of water per day to avoid dehydration. And don’t forget to eat well per day you have to eat three times. Food will be prepared by professional cookers. Will make you feel comfortable and enjoy your holiday.