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Five Simple Ways to Avoid the Crowds on Mount Kilimanjaro

February 18, 2018February 24, 2018 Ultimate Kilimanjaro dates, full moon, group, private, routes, weather

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES FOR A CROWD-FREE KILIMANJARO EXPERIENCE. Book a private climb. The easiest way to avoid a crowd is

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Low Season Discount for Kilimanjaro Climbs

September 19, 2014February 25, 2018 UltimateKilimanjaro discount, low season rainy season

Don’t like crowds? Climb Kilimanjaro during the low season and get $200 off per person on any route. Valid for

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Crater Camp Routes Available on Kilimanjaro

April 4, 2014February 25, 2018 UltimateKilimanjaro crater camp, reutsch crater

Sleep on the Moon. Touch the Ice Fields. Peer into the Heart of Kilimanjaro. Overnight at Crater Camp by special

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Climb Kilimanjaro on the new Northern Circuit Route

February 20, 2014February 25, 2018 UltimateKilimanjaro kilimanjaro, northern circuit route, routes

Ultimate Kilimanjaro is now offering the newest, most exciting route on Kilimanjaro — the Northern Circuit route. The Northern Circuit route traverses

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15 Amazing Sights to See While Climbing Kilimanjaro

December 20, 2013March 18, 2018 UltimateKilimanjaro climb kilimanjaro, highlights, kilimanjaro, travel

Mount Kilimanjaro has no shortage of amazing visually stunning sights. The climb from the trailhead to the summit of Kilimanjaro

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Which Routes do Climbers use on Mount Kilimanjaro?

April 19, 2013March 18, 2018 UltimateKilimanjaro Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Rongai, routes, Shira, Umbwe

45% of climbers use the Machame route. 40% of climbers use the Marangu route. 8% of climbers use the Lemosho

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Should We Sleep at Crater Camp?

November 11, 2011March 18, 2018 UltimateKilimanjaro crater camp, oxygen, safety

Crater Camp is a campsite that is located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, around 18,800 feet above sea level.

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What Happens to the Group if Someone Can’t Continue?

May 15, 2010June 7, 2013 UltimateKilimanjaro AMS, group climbs, guides

In a climbing group, it is common that one or two people turn around on the mountain due to altitude

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Can I Climb During the Rainy Season?

May 19, 2008December 27, 2015 UltimateKilimanjaro Marangu, rainy season, Rongai, weather

Most people avoid climbing during Mount Kilimanjaro’s two rainy seasons.  The long rainy season begins in mid-March and lasts through early June.  The short

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Should I Climb the 6-Day Machame Route?

May 15, 2008February 24, 2018 UltimateKilimanjaro Machame, routes

Attempting the Machame route in 6 days is very tough.  The standard 7-day route is shown here: So to do

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