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Kilimanjaro - How to Obtain a Climbing Permit

Before even getting to Mount Kilimanjaro's summit, the first thing you have to do is to Obtain a Climbing Permit. Without it, you would not have the chance to complete the African leg of your Seven Summits quest. So read on and learn more so that you would be more prepared to scale Kilimanjaro's heights.

Obtaining a Climbing Permit to Kilimanjaro is a relatively easy task since you may not have to do it yourself anymore. Most, if not all companies that offer trips there already include the paying for and getting of the permits in their packages along with the other expenses such as hotel fees, the meals during the trip and the payment to the porters and guides. But it is always important to check with the company if they are already included or not.

While it may seem easy to secure a Climbing Permit to Kilimanjaro, keep in mind that you would not be given one if you are going to Climb it alone. The authorities there do not allow solo Climbs and you are required to have porters and guides with you.

It is actually that easy to Obtain a Climbing Permit for Kilimanjaro. So long as you do not Climb alone, you could easily get one that are included in travel packages. However, even if you already have Permit, always keep in mind you environmental responsibilities when you are already on the mountain itself. Always take with you when you go down the things that you brought up with you, especially your trash. That way, the other Climbers after you can also enjoy the pristine scene of Africa's tallest mountain.

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