How Much Vertical Climb Is Kilimanjaro?

How Much Vertical Climb Is Kilimanjaro? Summit: Uhuru Peak 5,896 m/19,344 ft. Elevation gain: 1,080 m/3,544 ft. Start: Kosovo Camp 4,815 m/15,800 ft. How experienced do you have to be to climb Kilimanjaro? For the average person though, being able to successfully climb and summit Kilimanjaro is definitely attainable. You don’t need to be particularly