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Preparations for climbing Kilimanjaro
Want to climb Kilimanjaro but don’t know where to begin? This section will help you to take those first steps on the path to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain.
By clicking on one of the topics listed on the left you can find advice on how to
book a trek, what inoculations and other pre-
The contents of this section have been taken directly from chapters in the book, which have been abridged and edited to fit the website.
The book does, of course, go into much more detail, including reviews of all the
major trekking agencies, how to make it cheaper etc etc. But hopefully there is enough
information here to point you in the right direction and get you started.
Don’t forget that you can send me an email with any questions you may have and -
| How much it costs |
| Why is it so expensive? |
| Kilimanjaro park fees |
| Other costs of climbing Kilimanjaro |
| How to book: introduction |
| Booking your trek with an agency at home |
| Booking your trek with an agency in Tanzania |
| Getting to Kilimanjaro: introduction |
| Flights to Kilimanjaro and Tanzania |
| Flights to Kenya |
| Travelling overland to Kilimanjaro |
| The routes up Kilimanjaro |
| Marangu Route (5-6 days) |
| Machame Route (6-7 days) |
| Rongai Route (5-6 days) |
| Umbwe Route (5-6 days) |
| Shira and Lemosho Routes |
| Malaria and malarial prophylaxis for Kilimanjaro |