How Long Does it Take to Climb Kilimanjaro? (Longer Than You Think)

The quick answer is 5-9 days. But before you book a short route, you should be aware that the success rate changes dramatically based upon how much time is allocated to the route. Mount Kilimanjaro is known as a “walk-up” mountain, but you should not underestimate it and its risks. The overall statistics show that less than half of all climbers reach the summit. This table shows the Kilimanjaro success rates as reported by the National Park in 2006: The overall success rate for all routes is just 45% For 5 day routes, the success rate is very low at 27% For 6 day routes, the success rate improves to 44% For 7 day routes, 64% For 8 day routes, 85% And there’s no data for routes longer than 8 days. From this information we can draw some obvious conclusions. Spending more days on the mountain increases your chances of reaching the top. Therefore the key to a safe, successful climb is to take the longest route possible. VIDEO CONTENT 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Kilimanjaro Success Rates 1:01 - Recommended Routes 1:47 - The Truth About Success Rates 3:23 - Don’t Rush Your Kilimanjaro Climb 4:30 - Kilimanjaro World Records 6:15 - Recap Read more: https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/h... ABOUT ULTIMATE KILIMANJARO Ultimate Kilimanjaro® is, quite simply, the #1 guide service on Mount Kilimanjaro. With more than 15 years of experience, Ultimate Kilimanjaro® has a proven expertise on Mount Kilimanjaro. We lead over 150 climbs per year, with more than 1,000 adventurers climbing with us annually. Literally thousands of climbers have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro with us. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors, journalists, and even the world record holder for the oldest person to summit. All agree, you won’t find a better Kilimanjaro outfitter. Our expert guides, high quality standards, and focus on safety have made us the top choice for thousands of customers from all over the world. In short, we know what it takes to get you to the summit – in an safe, fun, and affordable way. Thousands of people have stood on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro with us. Won’t you join us on the Roof of Africa? https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com   / ultimatekilimanjaro     / ultimatekilimanjaro      / @ultimate-kilimanjaro