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How Fit Do You Need to Be to Climb Kilimanjaro?

You do not need to be an athlete — you need to be able to walk for hours, day after day, while tired.

You do not need to be an athlete — you need to be able to walk for hours, day after day, while tired.

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Written by
Ben Mitchell
Founder & Lead Guide

Ben writes for Peak Planet on climbing Kilimanjaro, trip planning, and life on the mountain.

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