The success rate for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is often reported as 50%.
One might assume that climbing Africa's highest peak would not be easy. After all, it is 19,341 feet high - an extreme altitude. However, when looking at Kilimanjaro's route profiles and itineraries, along with its nontechnical ascent, it would seem that more than half the people who attempt it should succeed.
So, why is it that people fail?
In this video, we discuss the 7 most common reasons why individuals fail to climb Kilimanjaro and how to succeed.
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VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - 1. Altitude Sickness
2:30 - 2. Lack of Fitness
3:36 - 3. Mental Weakness
4:45 - 4. Injuries
5:56 - 5. Other Illnesses
6:56 - 6. Gear Problems
8:10 - 7. Poor Guides
9:23 - Conclusion
ABOUT ULTIMATE KILIMANJARO
Ultimate Kilimanjaro® is, quite simply, the #1 guide service on Mount Kilimanjaro.
With more than 18 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.
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