{"id":5671,"date":"2020-03-12T13:30:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/?p=5671"},"modified":"2021-02-06T12:12:43","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T06:42:43","slug":"what-challenges-do-you-face-on-mount-kilimanjaro-climbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/what-challenges-do-you-face-on-mount-kilimanjaro-climbing\/","title":{"rendered":"What Challenges Do You Face On Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain on earth and the highest peak of Africa attracts thousands of professional and fresh climbers to attempt\u00a0Mount Kilimanjaro challenges\u00a0every year to summit its snow-capped top, Uhuru Peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scenic panorama view, abundant wild and birdlife, numerous campsites, and its extraordinary altitude level make Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong><\/a> a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, every small to big trek has its challenges, likewise; Mount Kilimanjaro is no different. You may have to face some <\/strong>Challenges with Mount Kilimanjaro climbing too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s have a glance at what challenges you might have to face during Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Probably Experience Rain, Wind, Hot, and Cold Temperature:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong> has a high altitude level, and you will possibly experience rain, wind, hot, and cold temperatures all in one Week. The temperature here is not predictable, and no one can get a hint of when it may start pouring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temperature changes as you increase in elevation because there is less air above you, and the pressure decreases as the pressure decreases the air expands, and the temperature decreases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you will need to spend less time on elevation and more time in the mountains. Give yourself more time to acclimatize, stay in the campsites, or have a short hike on hills. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking sufficient water. Take a longer route or spend more days on the mountain to have perfect acclimatization and a successful summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Levels of UV Rays:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As you are closer to the equator, the Sun will be very strong, while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong><\/a> with its high level of UV Rays and you may need to stay covered up most of the time in the mountain.  The UV radiation at the altitude increases 10-20% according to increased elevation. So, at the Uhuru peak, the Sun is 60-72% intense than the Sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The closer you are to the equator, the higher the UV radiation level.  So, you will need to make sure to protect your skin from the sun while Climbing mt Kilimanjaro:<\/p>\n\n\n\n