How many hours per day hike in mountain kilimanjaro

When hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, the number of hours you hike each day varies depending on the route you take and how many days your itinerary is, but here’s a general breakdown:

Typical Daily Hiking Duration on Kilimanjaro:

• Average: 4 to 7 hours per day
• Longest day: 10 to 15+ hours (summit night)
• Shortest day: 2 to 4 hours (acclimatization or descent days)

Route-Based Daily Duration Examples:

1. Machame Route (6–7 days):
   • Days 1–5: 4–7 hours/day
   • Summit day: Start around midnight, hike 10–15 hours total (up to the summit and back to camp)
2. Lemosho Route (7–8 days):
   • Days 1–6: 4–8 hours/day
   • Summit day: 10–15 hours
3. Marangu Route (5–6 days):
   • Days 1–4: 4–6 hours/day
   • Summit day: 12+ hours
4. Rongai Route (6–7 days):
   • Days 1–5: 4–6 hours/day
   • Summit day: 12+ hours
5. Northern Circuit (8–9 days):
   • Longest, but gradual and easier acclimatization
   • 4–7 hours/day
   • Summit day: 12–15 hours

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