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Why Climbing the “Easiest” Route on Kilimanjaro is Hardest Way to the Top

September 6, 2018December 28, 2018 Ultimate Kilimanjaro acclimatization, Marangu, northern circuit, route, success rate

We often get booking inquiries for the Marangu route. This classic route up Kilimanjaro is also known also as the

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Is the Barranco Wall Dangerous? Why You Shouldn’t Fear this Cliff.

August 13, 2018September 3, 2018 Ultimate Kilimanjaro Barranco Wall, routes

Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest free-standing volcano in the world, has many breathtaking sights, but few are as impressive, and intimidating,

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7 Tips for a Successful Climb on Mount Kilimanjaro

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 Ultimate Kilimanjaro

Congratulations, you’ve decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, and now you are wondering how to ensure you make it to the

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Five Simple Ways to Avoid the Crowds on Mount Kilimanjaro

February 18, 2018August 8, 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 Ultimate Kilimanjaro 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 Ultimate Kilimanjaro 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 Ultimate Kilimanjaro 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 Ultimate Kilimanjaro 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 Ultimate Kilimanjaro 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 Ultimate Kilimanjaro 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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Can I Climb During the Rainy Season?

May 19, 2008September 22, 2018 Ultimate Kilimanjaro 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 Ultimate Kilimanjaro Machame, routes

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