Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness

Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness

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Overview

Each year, nearly 30,000 trekkers travel to Africa to climb the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, but only about 50% successfully reach the summit. Many climbers experience altitude sickness, as oxygen levels decrease at higher elevations, making it difficult for the body to adapt.

The most common altitude-related condition is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which poses a significant challenge for trekkers. At approximately 3,600 meters (12,000 feet), the barometric pressure drops to around 480 mmHg, and the density of oxygen molecules is considerably lower. To compensate, the body adjusts by breathing faster and deeper to take in more oxygen.

How the body reacts:



  • Breathing becomes shorter

  • Fatigue

  • Headaches

  • Nausea and Dizziness

  • Shortness of breath

  • Disturbed sleep

  • Loss of appetite


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