Some statistics on Kilimanjaro
I love a good statistic, and while I admit that the old cliche about there being Lies, damned lies and statistics holds some truth, I also think that a simple statistic can also tell you an awful lot. These statistics have almost all been supplied by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authorities (KINAPA), and have been provided to me by them so that I can then include them the guide.
Anyway, I hope you find them useful – or at least interesting.
Is Kilimanjaro one of the world’s biggest mountains?
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The most popular trekking routes on Kilimanjaro – the latest figures
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Which nationality climbs Kilimanjaro the most?
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Deaths on Kilimanjaro: the true statistics
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Who has climbed Kilimanjaro the most?
Last year I was contacted by a well-known US-based trekking company who wanted to know which person had climbed Kilimanjaro the greatest number of times. I replied that the holder of this record would [...]