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Is it dangerous to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

While any mountain can be dangerous to climb, Kilimanjaro is a lot less dangerous than most as the risk of rockfall or falling to death is mostly avoidable. However, climbing Kilimanjaro can be very dangerous due to the risk of altitude sickness which is the main cause of tourist deaths on the mountain. While the risks of altitude sickness can be mitigated to a large extent, they cannot be fully avoided.

If you are in good health, ascend slowly on a safe path under the guidance of one of our experienced and well-trained mountain guides, are honest about your physical condition with your guide and follow his safety instructions, you are not likely to suffer injury or death on your climb. But you must understand that you are always taking a risk when climbing Kilimanjaro.