Mount Kilimanjaro reaches 5,895 metres above sea level. A climb is a high-altitude trek, and altitude can affect people differently, regardless of their general fitness.
Talk with a qualified clinician
Discuss the climb, your health history and any medication questions with a qualified clinician before booking. Ask what symptoms need urgent attention and what you should do if you feel unwell during the trek.
Ask the operator about its plan
Before you confirm a climb, understand the itinerary, the guide team’s approach to monitoring climbers, communication on the route and the arrangements for descending or evacuating someone who becomes unwell. Longer and shorter itineraries have different pacing; ask the operator to explain the plan for your route.
Follow the guide team’s instructions on the mountain and tell them promptly if you feel unwell. Do not rely on this page for medical decisions or personal treatment advice.
