The weather on Mt Kilimanjaro depends on the season. It is rainy in the spring and autumn seasons, while during the late and mid-winter seasons, it can be a bit hot, sunny, and dry. During the summer months, the weather is mostly chilly and dry.

For this reason, most people prefer to climb Mt Kilimanjaro during August and September as well as early January to March.

You can find out more about the best time to climb and the weather in Mt Kilimanjaro by reading our articles.

Depending on the itinerary, the program takes a total of six to eight days. Longer routes are beneficial in helping climbers to acclimatize safely. Spending seven days in the adventure is sufficient for the transition. It can be overwhelming for hikers who are not used to high altitudes. You can always request to extend your stay for better acclimatization.

Afrilion Expeditions recommend using trekking poles if you’re considering going for our climbing programs. Climbing for long hours can put a lot of strain on the knees, and trekking poles can help alleviate a lot of that strain and pressure. They also help bring rhythm and stability through edgy or rocky terrains.

Lack of oxygen can be an issue at higher altitudes in such programs. If your acclimatization transition is going smoothly without any trouble, you won’t be facing any problems during your sleep. Follow these rules to acclimatize safely and sleep better at night:

• Your hiking pace should be twice as slow as your walking pace. This will help you hike with ease.
• Choose longer hiking programs. Climbing through Machame, Lemosho, and Rongai should take up to seven days.
• Keep the ‘go high, sleep low’ rule in mind for better acclimatization.

In case of altitude sickness, make sure to inform your guide, who will provide you with the necessary pills.

There aren’t any mosquitoes at such high altitudes. Anti-malaria pills can negatively affect hikers’ health and hinder their acclimatization. It also worsens the altitude sickness symptoms.

However, there’s always a chance of getting infected at Kilimanjaro and National Parks at lower altitudes. We recommend consulting a physician before the program. It will be completely up to you to take malaria pills or not.

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