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Do you recommend the Western Breach route?

We do not recommend ascending via the Western Breach, due to its unnecessary and avoidable risks without giving any benefits other than the thrill of its risks. If you are not convinced yet, please make sure to read James Balog’s eyewitness account about the 2015 deadly rockfall incident on National Geographic: Tragedy on Kilimanjaro.

If after educating yourself thoroughly about the risks involved you still wish to ascend to the summit via the Western Breach, please make sure to only book with a responsible tour operator who can provide you with a well-trained and experienced guide and porters.

Please send us an inquiry and we will advice your safest options for a private climb. As it is important that all group members are of roughly equal physical abilities and mountain experience in order to minimize your risks when climbing the Western Breach, please also note that in no case will a responsible climb company operate open group climbs for the Western Breach, and we will not operate any open group climbs for you.