Kilimanjaro is a high-altitude trek. Fitness helps, but acclimatization, hydration, rest and a measured pace are more important than speed. No summit is worth ignoring serious symptoms.
Daily monitoring
Guides check how each climber is feeling, watch for changes in behaviour and discuss symptoms openly. A well-planned route gives the body more time to adjust.
Your responsibility
Share medical information before the climb, arrange suitable travel insurance and tell the guide early when something feels wrong. Safety decisions are made conservatively.
