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10 differences between climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc

Mount Kilimanjaro and the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB, or Tour of Mont Blanc) are both described as some of the most memorable hikes and must do adventures for outdoors aficionados. Kilimanjaro is a climb up the tallest free-standing mountain (with fewer fair and responsible tour operators), while TMB is a trek around Western Europe’s tallest mountain. We have done both, and, indeed, they are both very scenic and memorable. However, there also are striking differences between them. If you are tossing between either or, here are 10 differences to help you decide which one might be more suitable for you:

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Getting started

Organizing a Kilimanjaro hike means reading up upon and getting your head around a lot of information. I would recommend to proceed in the following step-by-step sequence:

  1. Why – is Kilimanjaro for you, will you be able to truly enjoy it?
  2. Who with – do you want to organize a private hike or join a group tour?
  3. When – which are the best months?
  4. How long – what can you afford versus what is recommendable?
  5. Which route – join the masses or go off into the wild?
  6. Which operator – what are the criteria to watch out for?