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Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route: The Scenic Western Approach to Kilimanjaro Lemosho starts in quiet western forest and crosses the whole Shira Plateau. Why many guides call it the best route on Kilimanjaro, with the… October 17, 20262 min read Kilimanjaro Machame Route: Kilimanjaro’s Most Popular Trail The Machame Route climbs through rainforest, across the Shira Plateau and up the Barranco Wall. Day-by-day stages, difficulty, crowds and the best time to… October 17, 20262 min read Kilimanjaro Climbing Kilimanjaro in the Rainy Season Kilimanjaro is quieter and greener in April, May and November. What the rainy season is like on the mountain, which routes work best and… October 17, 20262 min read Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro Porters: Fair Treatment and How Tipping Works Porters make every Kilimanjaro climb possible. How to check that your crew is treated fairly, what the KPAP guidelines cover and how much to… October 17, 20263 min read Getting ready How to Train for Kilimanjaro: A 12-Week Plan A simple 12-week training plan for Kilimanjaro: hiking, cardio, strength and back-to-back days, plus how to break in your boots and test your gear. October 17, 20262 min read Getting ready Kilimanjaro Packing List: Clothes, Gear and Essentials Everything you need to climb Kilimanjaro, from base layers to a summit jacket, plus what your porters carry, what to hire in Moshi and… October 17, 20263 min read Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness on Kilimanjaro: Symptoms, Prevention and Oxygen Most climbers feel the altitude on Kilimanjaro. The symptoms to watch for, how acclimatisation works, Diamox, oxygen and when to descend. October 17, 20263 min read Kilimanjaro Which Kilimanjaro Route Should You Choose? Six main routes lead to the top of Kilimanjaro. How Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, the Northern Circuit and Umbwe compare on scenery, crowds and… October 17, 20262 min read

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