Preparations​

In the months leading up to your adventure, it’s important to assess and improve your physical fitness. While you don’t need to be an elite athlete to climb Kilimanjaro, preparing your body is key to a successful journey. The climb itself isn’t extremely technical—most routes are scenic, steady walks, though some sections can be quite steep.

Each day, you’ll be walking between 4 and 8 hours at a comfortable pace. The thin air at higher altitudes will naturally slow you down, so it’s important to focus on endurance rather than speed.

Only on summit day will you need to push harder, as it involves both ascending to the peak and descending afterwards.

To prepare, activities such as running, gym workouts, hiking in the mountains, or even home workouts will strengthen your body and help you acclimatize.

Focus on endurance and overall fitness, and you’ll be ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

 Pro Tip: Use stairs whenever you can and focus on stretching your legs. Doing some simple leg exercises will help you to get ready.