Kilimanjaro tips for success hiking to the summit

Kilimanjaro tips for success hiking to the summit are important to remember, because weather changes in a few hours. In addition to choosing the best time to climb Kilimanjaro, we also add other hiking tips to make sure you summit Kilimanjaro successfully. Most guides and climbers begin to summit mid night and reach Uhuru peak at 12.30 am or 1 am, however it depends on weather. In some rare cases in certain months there might be huge fog or slight rain, this change of weather does not last long. Above all, any high altitude climbing must begin with a proper acclimatization, and climbing training

Hence we suggest delaying the beginning of summit Kilimanjaro trek. You can delay for like 2 hours to start at 2 or 3 am, and climb up slowly. Also a team of guides must take enough warm water in a thermos flask, and snacks . In our case, we also carry ginger tea, to drink at Stella point. So, the summit will be from 07 to 08 am. It is an advantage because you will not waste time on the way due to bad weather, and also your breathing will be fine.

More Kilimanjaro tips are comparisons of different Kilimanjaro routes. As a matter of fact, each Kilimanjaro route has unique features like different altitude and level of elevation hiking up. The summit day of Each route varies in steepness and distance. Also, consider trekking gear packing, and make sure you take a windbreaker jacket because summit day atmosphere may encounter wind blowing with a lot of freezing.