Africa is known as one of the best destinations for adventure travel and there are few greater challenges than hiking up the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro stands at 19,340 feet/ 5,895 meters and takes between five and nine days to summit. Incredibly, reaching Kilimanjaro’s peak is possible for anyone with a good level of fitness, as the climb doesn’t require specialized climbing equipment or expertise. However, altitude sickness can be a problem for would-be hikers, and pre-climb training is recommended.
