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Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro - 2024

When considering the extensive range of Kilimanjaro climb prices that we detail below, please bear in mind that the majority of trekkers booking a climb with us opt for one of the two routes we principally recommend: TK Lemosho or TK Rongai .

The reason for this choice is that climbers acclimatise extremely well on these routes and avoid the energy sapping wasted height loss that is unavoidable on the south side of the mountain and which is responsible for the reduced summit success rates of Machame, Umbwe and the old Lemosho Route.

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You'll find widely divergent climb costs on this page. This is because we offer five different levels of support, so as to be able to cater for the complete spectrum of climbers, from the very small minority who want virtually no support on the mountain and who wish to summit and descend as quickly as possible to those who recognise the acclimatisation and energy-conserving advantages of employing a high level of support and spending the extra days needed on Kilimanjaro to ensure they don't succumb to acute mountain sickness.

However, most of our climbers use our Advantage Series , as the staffing, equipment and provisions provided with this particular support level are configured to maximise hydration, nutrition and rest - key components to the acquisition of safe and through acclimatisation and optimised summit prospects.

Our Best Selling Routes

With so many routes to choose from, you may feel a little lost before you even get started! To help you navigate this long list of options it may be useful to know that in 2021 the routes that look like being the most popular with our  own  clients, appear to be the following, in order of popularity:

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique - 7 or 8 day TK Lemosho Advantage  - all climbers use our unique northern route for great acclimatisation and freedom from crowds. 7 days is fine for those with a good pace or with some high altitude trekking experience. Otherwise, 8 days is recommended. TK's bestselling route and used for our Hemingway VIP Series .
•   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique -  6 or 7 day TK Rongai Advantage  - particularly recommended for those carrying old knee or ankle injuries, as the descent is gentler than on Lemosho. All climbers use our unique variant on Rongai. Far superior acclimatisation to standard Rongai. 7 days is recommended for all but the very youthful and strong, and those with experience at altitude.
• ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Customised configuration -  7 day Machame Advantage  - a good route in the wet / low season. Crowded at other times of year. Acclimatisation is inferior to the TK Lemosho and TK Rongai routes, and incidence of AMS is relatively high. (Note: Lower chances of summiting than on TK's unique routes - due to 401m of energy-sapping wasted height gain on day before summit bid).
• ⭐ ⭐  6 day Machame Advantage  - only for the young and fit happy to endure the crowds, and those known to adapt well to altitude, or who have visited high altitudes regularly. Otherwise, there is high incidence of severe AMS, and relatively low chances of summit success when compared to TK's unique routes.

While these routes are very popular with Team Kilimanjaro trekkers, with the exception of Machame - which is always crowded except in the rainy season - they remain very quiet and free of crowds, with the  lack  of crowding being one of the most significant criteria that draw so many of our clients to these routes.

Key to Climb Prices

• 🔒 For climbers or groups that want to keep their climb private
• 🔓 For climbers wanting to open their climb to others

Prices per person are determined by the size of the booking group, and not necessarily the number of climbers that ultimately climb together.

Kilimanjaro Price List - Our 6 Bestselling Treks

Prices are per person in USD.

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Green Porter Scheme - Your Climb Can Now Have a Positive Ecological Impact on Kili

In 2021 one of our esteemed former climbers from Switzerland 🇨🇭conceived a wonderful proposal for Team Kilimanjaro whereby it can now be ensured that, far from being concerned about any negative impact your climb may have on Kilimanjaro's ecology, your climb can actually have a positive impact on Kili's treasured and fragile environment.

While President John Magufuli made superb advances before his untimely death in early 2021, in banning the use of plastic bags and requiring residents to clean the public areas around their private properties on a monthly basis, traditionally, there has not been the same aversion towards litter that that Westerners have grown-up with, with plastic rubbish littering the landscape having formerly been referred to as "African flowers" 🤨

Climbers may now request to add a "green porter" to their support team. He'll carry only a small bag of his personal gear inside his porter's holdall, and spare rubbish bags, and it will be his exclusive mission to detect and collect as much litter as possible that has been left by the staff of other teams along the route, and to hand these bags of rubbish to the park rangers at the huts to send down with their next garbage collection.

Sponsor a Green Porter

Not necessarily climbing, but wanting to add a green porter to one of our imminent climb? Please use  this payment facility and we'll schedule a green porter onto our next available climb. If you are climbing and would like to add a green porter and multiple green porters to your support team, please advise your climb coordinator.

Costs per person to add a green porter to your team

Please let your expedition coordinator know if you wish to add a green porter to your support team.

Price List for Advantage Series Climbs

The Advantage Series is by far our clients' most popular choice, offering a generous provision of foods and relaxed meals with tables and chairs that encourage appetite and hydration; and well equipped, spacious camping facilities that maximise comfort and rest and simplify personal administration. All these advantages work together to improve acclimatisation and maximise available reserves of energy. This being so, Advantage has proven to be incredibly successful, with nearly every climber summiting Kilimanjaro on this series.

What will I see on an Excel Series climb?

One of our climbers has taken the trouble to curate her photos of an Excel Series climb on the 9 day TK Lemosho Route. Regina's presentation gives a great insight into what Excel Series climbers may aspire to experience.

Price List for Excel Series Climbs

Excel Series is certainly more challenging than the Advantage Series, requiring a good level of fitness and thorough acclimatisation to be obtained in order to sleep comfortably at 5,729m - but in my opinion the enhanced experience of being able to tour the crater, look into the heart of the volcano, get close to the ice-fields, and watch the sun set over Africa from the incredible vantage point of the Western Breach, all makes Excel well worth the extra challenge.

Price List for Lite Series Climbs

For those wanting minimalist support, but not wanting to carry heavy bags themselves, the following are our Lite Series prices.

The Cheapest Way to Climb Kilimanjaro

Although our Superlite Series is actually the cheapest way to climb Kilimanjaro, most Superlite climbers don't choose this option to save money, but because they are used to moving independently in the mountains and being self-reliant and they want the additional challenge of carrying their own weight and performing their pwn camp admin, such as tent pitching and cooking.

Price List for Superlite Series Climbs

For those wanting to be almost totally self-sufficient with no support at all - except for the mandatory guides - the following are our Superlite option prices per person in USD.

And here's a video of a Superlite climber explaining what this experience is like:

Mount Meru Climb Costs

The regulations on Mount Meru prohibit movement above 2,500 metres altitude on a one-day permit. Our single day Meru itinerary therefore includes a game drive to Arusha National Park once we return on foot to the vehicle point.

Non-Summit Short Kilimanjaro Climbs & Day Treks

Some trekkers would love to see Kilimanjaro but simply don't have the time for a full length climb that will take them to the summit. With these climbers in mind we are able to offer short treks lasting 1 or 2 days on two routes: Marangu and Shira.

Our non-summit climbs assume you have made your own way to Arusha and that you require us to collect you from your hotel and return you there after the trek.  These prices do not include hotel accommodation or airport transfers, therefore - only the transfers to the mountain and back, guide and porter wages, park fees, and food on the trek.

Explanation of Support Levels

With our founder first climbing the mountain as a pauper on a shoestring in 1 day, for less than fifty dollars, in March 2000, we have long aspired to cater to a wide range of budgets, fitness levels, and adventurer "ideologies"!

With this in mind we have created 5 different series, ranging from  Superlite  for the absolute minimalist who wants zero support at low cost, to the opposite extreme:  Hemingway  - first pioneered by our founders when they took their entire family (including their 5, 7 and 9 year olds, with special permission) to Kilimanjaro's summit in 2012 - with comfortable beds; ensuite toilets and bathroom area with warm water for bathing; exquisite cuisine prepared by our top chefs; and all in very spacious 2-metre high tents.

Advantage Series - Our Most Popular Choice

This is our usual option. High level of support with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and meat. Mess tents will be used and three course hot lunches will be served most days. This strategy is designed to maximise nutrition by encouraging rest and appetite in an environment where this usually suffers. Tried and tested this method has proved extremely successful.

• At least 4 out of 5 of our clients will elect to choose this series
• High level of support with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and meat
• Mess tents will be used and three course hot lunches will be served most days
• Tried and tested, this method has proven extremely successful
• All mandatory park fees included
• 2 nights’ standard accommodation in Arusha is included
• Airport transfers both ways included
• Typical climber to staff ratios are: 1:9, 2:13, 3:16, 4:18, 5:21, 6:24, 7:27, 8:30

Excel Series - Includes a Night in the Crater

This is a very exciting series that spends the night with a small lightweight support team in the crater at 5729m  after  summitting Kilimanjaro. The following morning we launch excursions to a number of fascinating and rarely seen features within the crater from the Reusch Ash Pit at the crater's centre, to the rapidly retreating edges of the northern and eastern ice fields, where health and strength permit. This is a truly unique opportunity.

• very exciting series: spends a night with a small lightweight support team in the crater at 5729m after summiting Kilimanjaro
• excursions to fascinating and rarely seen features within the crater: Reusch Ash Pit at the crater’s centre, to the rapidly retreating edges of the northern and eastern ice fields, where health and strength permit. Truly unique opportunity
• All mandatory park fees included including the additional crater fee
• support levels are typically: 1:10, 2:14, 3:18, 4:20, 5:24, 6:27, 7:31, 8:34

Lite Series - For experienced trekkers

A very lightweight, traditional alpinist style, with similar support and provision levels - yet of superior standard and specification - to local budget operations. However, you’ll be required to carry around 12 kg and will only be able to submit 5 kg to your porter. Some foods will be dehydrated and mess tents will not be used. Recommended only for very active and self-sufficient climbers who have previously climbed at high altitude without extensive support.

• Suitable only for self-sufficient trekkers
• Lightweight, traditional alpinist style
• Similar support and provision levels – yet of superior standard and specification – to local budget operations.
• Climbers required to carry around 12 kg of their personal gear
• Only 5 kg may be submitted to porter
• Some foods dehydrated instead of fresh foods, to reduce weight
• Mess tents  not  used
• Typical climber to staff ratios - Lite Series: 1:4, 2:5, 3:6, 4:7, 5:8, 6:9, 7:10, 8:11

Superlite Series - For Very Strong & Experienced Alpine Purists

A Superlite climb is an entirely self-supported, self-equipped, self-prepared climb, whereby climbers provide and carry all their own food and equipment. KINAPA-enforced regulations require that all climbs on Kilimanjaro be guided by a registered Kilimanjaro guide and therefore Superlite climbs are the closest one may legally come to an unsupported climb, with just the guide and obligatory assistant guides being provided by Team Kilimanjaro.

• Entirely self-supported, self-equipped, self-prepared climb
• Climbers provide and carry all their own food and equipment
• TK assumes that a Superlite climber will have made his or her own way to Arusha
• Only food and equipment for the guide is provided
• Transports to the mountain and back to Arusha
• TK does not arrange airport transfers or accommodation for the climbers
• Extremely arduous, with a very high standard of fitness and stamina being required for summit success
• Typical climber to staff ratios: 1:1, 2:2, 3:2, 4:3, 5:3, 6:3, 7:4, 8:4

Hemingway Series - As Comfortable as it Gets on Kilimanjaro

We believe that this is the most highly supported, best equipped and comfortable experience available on Kilimanjaro.

• Extremely spacious 2-metre high Air-Beam tents for sleeping and dining
• En-suite bathroom area with own toilet, small bath-tub and warm water supply
• One night's accommodation in Arusha both before and after your climb at the best hotel available on the dates required to be booked
• Support levels are typically: 1:28, 2:40, 3:52, 4:64, 5:75, 6:86, 7:97, 8:107
• Full Hemingway Series prices are available here  and range from $7,311 to $12,488 per person.

Descend Kilimanjaro by Helicopter (from High Camp)

Summitted Kilimanjaro and don't want to spend a day and a half descending on foot?  This option is especially recommended for those with demands on their time and wanting to preserve their knees and ankles from the arduous, repetitive impact associated with the long descent, and will descend you to Moshi Airport from where we will transfer you to Arusha by vehicle.

The helicopter carries 2 climbers and costs USD 1,500 for solo climbers or USD 1,000 per person for those descending in pairs. Payment is either in cash or pre-paid to TK. If pre-paying and you can't fly, you'll be refunded - less lost banking fees.

Bear in mind, however, that chartering the helicopter is dependant on weather and availability - neither of which is particularly dependable.

Currencies and Payment Methods

We accept SWIFT / SEPA / BACS and wire transfers in the following currencies:

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We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX payments in  💷 Pounds Sterling only - most card issuers convert to your bank's currency at 0% commission.

How to Pay for your Climb, Safari or Zanzibar Excursion

Paying the non-refundable booking deposit . To secure your climb and / or safari with Team Kilimanjaro, we need to receive a booking deposit equivalent to USD 150 per person per event (climb or safari), plus the value of any requested additional nights' accommodation or upgrades to standard inclusive accommodation; and services contracted to 3rd parties, such as safari lodges, Zanzibar hotels or domestic air or road transfer providers.

Once the deposit is received, Team Kilimanjaro disburses the respective elements of this payment to 3rd parties, such as hotels or transport providers, and is thereafter unable to retrieve these funds in the event of a client requesting to cancel their arrangements.

Where a client is, however, required to amend their dates our suppliers will credit values received towards alternative requested dates. If dates are requested to be amended such that they fall outside the current tarif period, an applicable surcharge will be invoiced to address the shortfall between current and new rates, in order to continue to secure the booking on future dates.

Paying your deposit

This is possible in two ways:

The advantage of this measure is that we are now able to receive payment of final balances just 28 days prior to the event start date, as opposed to 45 days prior, as was necessary when using Decta. The disadvantage of using Stripe UK is that card invoices are payable in GBP. However, while this may ostensibly appear to be a  disadvantage , we have so far found that card issuers have actually converted currencies either at Interbank rates, or in some cases, at slightly better rates than the xe.com mid-market rate.

While it is impossible to anticipate what rate your card issuer will charge, it appears very unlikely to date, that any climbers will be penalised when paying in GBP, irrespective of what currency their funds are held in. Nonetheless, climbers should please understand that any possible deductions levied by their card issuers remain their own risk and will not be discounted by TK.

Paying your final balance

There are three options for this:

• By bank transfer in USD, EUR, and GBP. Please see  above  for more detail.
• By credit or debit card. Please see  above  for more detail.
• In cash in USD on arrival. However, since the majority of our costs to suppliers are nowadays payable electronically, we cannot usually accept more than around 30% of your total costs in cash in USD. (Exceptions may exist when joining a group in which the other climbers are not paying in cash).

Is there a surcharge applicable to card payments?

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Since most summit bids start from high camp at around 2300 - 0100, with exact start time usually depending on the guide's assessment of the group's pace over the preceding few days, most of the approach to the summit happens in darkness.

For some climbers this question is almost irrelevant as they will have to fit their climb into whatever dates they can clear from their busy work or family schedules, though for perhaps the majority, this is probably the first question prospective climbers should ask themselves.

You don't need to climb on these dates shown below. We publish them only for those who wish to climb with others they don't already know. The majority of our clients choose their own dates (at no additional cost), though most request us to open up their climbs for others to join - simply so as to have extra company on the trek.

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Group Kilimanjaro Climbs

Our group climbs feature only the best routes on Mount Kilimanjaro:  9 day Northern Circuit ,  8 day Lemosho ,  7 day Rongai  and  7 day Machame . These group climbs are scheduled during months that have the  best weather  and include  acclimatization days  for increased success rates .

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If your dates are not available above, we can arrange a private climb for you.

The  arrival  dates and  departure  dates are posted above, with the hiking days in between (i.e., arrive in Moshi/Kilimanjaro Airport on January 2, hike from January 3 to January 11, depart on January 12).

Group climbers are limited to  14  participants and guaranteed to depart, regardless of the number of climbers. These climbs are ideal for solo climbers, couples or anyone who would like to share the Kilimanjaro experience with friendly, like-minded people from around the world.

Our groups are typically comprised of a majority of Americans, with a 50% male/50% female split. However, nearly every group also has a substantial number of international participants from English speaking countries such as Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Private Kilimanjaro Climbs

For those who want to climb on different dates or routes than our group departures, we offer private climbs. Private climbs are also for those who would like to keep the group size small to have a more intimate experience on the mountain. Climbers with children or special needs are required to book private climbs for increased individual attention from our guides.

We can organize private climbs on any route, for any length, on any dates, for any size group, subject to staff availability. We fill to capacity many months ahead of time during the high season, so reserve your dates as soon as possible.

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Price Per Person (USD)

There is a $200 per person discount for Kilimanjaro climbs during the low season (April, May and November). However, due to the high probability of rainy conditions, only experienced backpackers should consider climbing in these months. Additionally, we do not operate Shira, Lemosho and Northern Circuit at this time because the rains prevent vehicle access to the trailheads.

Trip Inclusions/Exclusions

These prices include:

• 2 nights hotel  accommodation  in Moshi (before & after climb)
• Group transport to and from Moshi to the trail head
• Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Expert  guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
• Bottled  oxygen , for emergency rescue only
• Private  toilet
• Four season, 3 person  mountain tents , double occupancy
• Sleeping pad , foam, 1.5 inches thick
• Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
• Fresh, nutritious  meals  on the mountain
• Breakfast at hotel

Not included in price:

• Lunch or dinner at hotel
• Beverages at hotel
• Personal  gear and equipment

Costs of additional services:

• Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport, per person, per way $40 Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per person, per way $50
• Single supplement, for single tent/room, per trip $289 Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per trip $309
• Extra porter, for excess gear, per day $30
• Extra hotel night in Moshi, check in 2PM, check out 10AM, per double room $99 Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per double room $119
• Sleeping bag rental, Mountain Hardwear Lamina, synthetic -20F, per trip $50 No rental reservations necessary, payable in Tanzania, USD only
• Trekking poles rental, telescopic, per trip $20 No rental reservations necessary, payable in Tanzania, USD only
• Mount Meru climb (4 days/3 nights + 2 nights hotel), per person $1,599 (4+ climbers), $1,649 (3 climbers), $1,799 (2 climbers), solo climber $2,369

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME

Safari Prices

Private Safaris

A wonderful way to relax after a Kilimanjaro climb is to enjoy a safari in Tanzania – the mecca of game viewing. All game drives are done in four wheel drive Toyota Land Cruisers with viewing roofs. Our safari accommodations include  standard hotel lodges  and  permanent tented camps .

We do NOT have group safaris .

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Price Per Person (USD) (based on group size)

*Prices assume shared rooms with double occupancy. Single accommodations add $75 per night.

Private Luxury Safaris

We also offer upgraded  luxury accommodations  in the unique  Serena Hotels  and  Sopa Lodges . These world class lodges provide extensive amenities and unrivaled personal attention in Tanzania’s most beautiful places. Availability may be limited so we encourage those seeking to stay in these lodges to book as early as possible.

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*Prices assume shared rooms with double occupancy. Single accommodations add $135 per night.

These prices include: 

• National park gate fees
• Game drives in 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser
• All meals during safari
• Guide/driver
• Accommodation , double or triple occupancy
• Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
• Serengeti supplement fee
• Olduvai Gorge fee
• All Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Hotel accommodation, before and after safari
• Beverages at the hotel

Cost of additional services:

• Serengeti balloon ride, on 5-7 day safaris, per person $599
• Extra hotel night in Arusha, check in 11AM, check out 10AM, per double room $149 Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per double room $169

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How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro?

I often get asked by readers the very same question: ‘How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro.”

Once I tell them, the next thing they almost invariably ask is: why is it so expensive?!

Their surprise is understandable. After all, trekking – which is, after all, just glorified walking – can be a very cheap activity. And Tanzania is a pretty cheap country. It is, after all, one of the poorest countries in the world.

So why, when you mix the two together, and undertake a trek in Tanzania, should it cost so much money?

Well, it’s true that, for most people, the most significant cost of their holiday in Tanzania is the trek itself. The absolute, utter, out-and-out cheapest Kilimanjaro trek is around US$1000. To get this price, however, you would probably have to travel directly to Tanzania and negotiate with various agencies, look to join a group, and opt for the cheapest route (Marangu, probably, or perhaps Machame) and the shortest number of days (5).

As soon as you start looking at a route other than Marangu?Machame, opt for more days (highly advisable, or your body probably won’t have enough time to acclimatise), or insist on walking without other trekkers, or go with anything but the cheapest (and thus, probably, worst!) operator – then count on it costing a good deal more.

Because a decent trek on Kilimanjaro, should, in all honesty, cost double this. In other words, US$2000-3000 per person.

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There is one other thing I need to say before we look at what you actually get for your money on Kilimanjaro.

Don’t think that by paying more you are automatically improving your chances of getting to the summit.

What you will be paying for is, probably, a safer trek, one with more experienced guides and better emergency equipment should things go wrong. But it won’t really improve your chances of getting to the summit significantly. It will just improve your chances of getting down off the mountain if you get into trouble up there. We write a lot more about this on our Which company to choose page.

But let’s have a look now at what you can pay for a Kilimanjaro climb – and what you can expect in return:

The cost of climbing Kilimanjaro: the budgets

For those with a budget of less than us$1000 for their kilimanjaro climb.

If you have less than US$1000 for your Kilimanjaro climb, then my advice is simple: stay at home. Because you won’t find a decent climb this cheap. You can always come for a day’s walk on the mountain, and you can possibly afford to climb Kili’s diminutive neighbour, Meru, too. Indeed, you can possibly afford to do both.

But forget about climbing Kili to the top for this price. It’s very difficult to find a trek for less than US$1000, and probablty highly dangerous if you do find one. What’s more, the company that offers it will have minimal safety standards and little or no customer service. They will doubtless pay their staff appallingly too.

The cheapest Kilimanjaro climbs (US$1000-1500)

The cheapest way to organise a climb is to just turn up at the airport, get a taxi to Moshi or Arusha, and begin negotiating with the companies there. That said, you need to have confidence in your bargaining skills, and – at the risk of sounding like a salesman! – it’s a good idea to have a copy of our book . That way,  you know how to haggle, what to look out for, and what should be in any contract that you sign.

Even at this bargain-basement price threshold you should  still get your park fees paid for. The price should also include all your meals on the mountain. A porter to carry your bag and a guide to lead you will also be included. While transfers to and from Kili at the start/end of the trek should also be thrown in. (Though at this budget level, the lift back to town at trek’s end  may fail to materialise. So you may have to find your own way home).

If you book your trip in Moshi then it is still possible, just , to get a trek for US$1000-1200 . But this trek will be for just five days, which we really don’t recommend, and with a company that we won’t be able to recommend either. In short, it won’t be possible to guarantee the reliability or honesty of any company charging so little.

At this price, the cost of climbing Kilimanjaro won’t just be yours to bear…

One thing I will be able to guarantee, however, is that the company’s treatment of porters will be terrible; and the wages they pay to their staff measly – no matter what the company claims . If you decide to climb with one of these companies then you could always ease your conscience by dishing out higher tips. But then, of course, that negates any savings you have made by opting for the cheaper company in the first place.

Between US$1200-1500 there’s a slight improvement. But only a slight one. And you can still forget about finding a company that treats its mountain crew – the porters, guides and cooks –  fairly or paying them well.

(The cheapest company we found that is a partner of KPAP , and thus is guaranteed to treat its staff well and pay them a fair wage, charges around US$1750 for their budget six-day trek.) So presumably you can get a five-day trek for about US$1500 with them. But as we mention throughout this website and the guide book too, we really don’t recommend a five-day trek. Because it’s simply too dangerous, as it doesn’t allow you enough time to acclimatise safely. See our section on altitude sickness for more information on this.

So if you have have only US$1500 or less for your trek, then our advice is to delay your trip, save up some more money and try another year. Or you can come, but leave your conscience at home; because you won’t find a company that treats its porters/crew well for this price. The only exception to this rule is if you find the cheapest KPAP company, and opt for a five-day trek – having first, hopefully, acclimatised on another mountain.

Budget Kilimanjaro climbs (US$1500-2000)

Between US$1500 and US$2000 you will get a lot more choice and find several companies that are partners with KPAP. In other words, you’ll have some reassurance that they will treat their staff well). The quality of the treks in this price bracket start to improve exponentially too. Companies may start to provide private toilets and mess tents, for example. The quality of food certainly improves and the quality of the guides do too. Furthermore, they should also all carry oxygen with them (the one and only bit of emergency equipment that we think is absolutely essential).

So if you’re on a tight budget, this is the price bracket to aim for. You will still probably have to take a six-day trek rather than the preferred 7 or 8 days (remember, the longer the trek, the greater your chance of acclimatising safely and thus reaching the summit). The food, equipment and service may not be of the highest quality either. But overall everything should be ‘good enough’. Your trek should run reasonably smoothly and successfully, any dietary requirement you may have should be catered for, and whether successful or not, you should return from your climb happy with the experience. Which is much better than the price ranges above, where we can’t even be sure you’ll return from your climb at all.

Mid-range Kilimanjaro treks (where the cost of climbing Kili is US$2000-3000)

Between US$2000 and US$3000,  you are right in the mid-range of companies and there are several very good value choices here. Most of the larger Tanzanian companies inhabit this territory, and several have their own hotels now. One or two even have a lodge in one of the national parks. This means that you could be in their care from the moment you arrive at the airport to the moment you fly out at the end.

There’s a lot of competition in this price bracket. Some companies, therefore, try to distinguish themselves. This they may do by, for example, offering unusual routes. Or perhaps by offering packages that include a safari or sightseeing tour beforehand.

They might be nice to their staff too…

Some companies in this bracket will be KPAP partners. In other words, you can be pretty sure that they treat their porters well and pay a fair wage. Some operators will also have guides who are WFR (Wilderness First Responder) qualified, so their first-aid skills should be up to scratch.

Many of the companies that are owned in part by Westerners. Some people will be comforted by the fact that there is a person ‘like them’ in the company. While other trekkers will go the other way, and insist on a company that is wholly Tanzanian-owned, safe in the knowledge that every penny/cent/euro/shilling of the money they spend on their trek will stay within the country, rather than some of it being siphoned off to the American/European director’s offshore bank.

One thing that definitely improves in this price bracket from those offering treks below US$2000, is that the safety procedures tend to be superior. Often trekkers will be monitored with a pulse oximeter. This measures the oxygen saturation in your blood  which is a useful way of telling how well someone is coping with altitude. They should all have well-rehearsed evacuation procedures too, which they should be able to tell you about comprehensively before you’ve even booked your trek.

Despite all their efforts at standing out from the crowd, usually there can be little to distinguish between the companies in this bracket. Indeed, often people end up choosing to go with a company simply because they answered their emails more promptly. Or that they just happened to build a better rapport with them. Or they chose a company simply because it had a public trek advertised for the dates they wanted, and on the route they wanted too.

It’s fair to say that in this price bracket you should be happy with pretty much everything in your trek package. If your transfer from the airport is late, then you should complain. If the food on the mountain is inadequate, or the equipment broken, or the guides rude, then, again, you should complain. Of course, the same should apply for the budget treks of less than US$2000 too – though in this category a certain acceptance that, as long as the company is trying its hardest, not everything will necessarily be perfect, is usually advised for your own mental well-being.

Luxury Kilimanjaro trek operators (where the cost to climb Kilimanjaro is US$3000 and above)

By the time you get to this price, things start to get very interesting. Most of the companies in this price bracket will be able to get away with charging this much because they are Kili specialists. Some will have worked on the mountain for decades for example. Others will rightly boast of having established new routes on the mountain. Still others will boast of having highly trained and experienced guides, with hundreds of treks under their belt and a WFR (Wilderness First Responder) qualification.

Most companies will be KPAP partners, too, proving that they treat their porters well. (Indeed, if they charge this much and aren’t KPAP partners, then they really need to explain why they’re not!) One or two companies may also offer such luxuries as showers, inflatable furniture in the mess tents, proper beds set up at each campsite, wifi hotspots and smartphone chargers. These may sound gimmicky, and indeed they are. But the companies in this price bracket should also be very good at the important stuff too. Things such as cooking exceptionally nutritious and tasty food on the mountain, for example. Or having first-rate safety procedures and equipment. Or maybe having highly trained guides with excellent English. O

But all this stuff costs, of course – which is why you pay such a premium for their services.

Costs away from the mountain

After your trek, the main costs of your trip will be:

• inoculations before you go,
• food and accommodation (outside of that provided by your trekking agency, of course),
• and any other activities that you plan to do before/after the trek such as going on safari or visiting Zanzibar.

Away from the mountain and the other national parks, by far the most expensive place in Tanzania is Zanzibar. Elsewhere, you’ll find transport, food and accommodation, the big three day-to-day expenses of the traveller’s life, are pretty cheap in Tanzania and particularly in Moshi and Arusha:

Accommodation in Tanzania

Your trek operator should provide you with a couple of nights’ accommodation. After that, you can either book extra nights with them or opt to book your own accommodation yourself. Basic tourist accommodation in Tanzania starts at around £5/US$7.50. You can get cheaper, non-tourist accommodation, though this is often both sleazy and unhygienic and should only be considered as a last resort. We have not reviewed these cheap hotels individually in the book, but we do give some indication of where they can be found in the introduction to the accommodation sections in the city chapters. At the other end of the spectrum, there are hotel rooms and luxury safari camps going for anything over US$2000 per night in the high season.

Food in Tanzania

Food in Tanzania can be dirt cheap if you stick to street sellers plying their wares at all hours of the day – though dirt is often what you get on the food itself too, with hygiene standards not always of the highest. Still, even in a clean and decent budget restaurant the bill should still start at only £3/US$4.80.

Public transport in Tanzania

Most trekkers won’t encounter public transport. Your trek operator will probably include airport transfers and transfers to the airport, and that is all most people will require during their trip.

Those who do will find public transport is cheap in Tanzania. Though it could be said you get what you pay for: dilapidated buses, potholed roads, inadequate seating and narcoleptic drivers do not a pleasant journey make. But this is the reality of public transport, Tanzanian-style. Then again, at around £1/US$1.60 per hour for local buses and dalla-dallas (the local minibuses), it seems churlish to complain.

That said, given the appalling number of accidents on Tanzanian roads (they say that after malaria and AIDS, road accidents are the biggest killer in the country), if your budget can stretch to it do consider spending it on transport: extra safety and comfort are available on the luxury buses, and at only a slightly higher price.

Once you’ve chosen your budget – the next step

Perhaps the first thing you should look at is our Kilimanjaro Countdown . This will lead you through the booking process step-by-step. If you know your budget but don’t know what company to choose within that budget, or aren’t sure which route to take, then drop us a line and we’ll be happy to help.  Or you can buy the book , which has a rundown of all the main operators and agencies working on Kili.

Once on the mountain, however, you won’t need to pay for anything else throughout the trek (though don’t forget  tipping !!!).

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I still adore hiking on Kilimanjaro and hope, by providing as much information as I can on this site and in the book, that you will be persuaded to climb Kilimanjaro too – and love it as much as I do.

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This climbing Kilimanjaro trek guide covers everything you need to successfully summit the highest mountain in Africa on the Lemosho Route.

Base Camp’s midnight black air is tinged with brisk cold, and the murmuring of unspoken nervousness turns into the sound of precisely paced footsteps on a dusky wall of a volcanic mastiff, decorated in a coil of headlamps. Climbing Kilimanjaro, an unpredictable and often unforgiving journey through the elements, comes down to this singular, extraordinary moment in time – reaching the highest point on the African continent.

By 6:30 am we emerge upon a plateau lit by the yellowing blue of early dawn, covered in the echoes of exhausted cheers, boots on crunching snow and the whirl of treacherous icy winds. Uhuru Peak, where the famed wooden sign congratulatory places you at Kilimanjaro’s Summit, is a fuzzy blur through frosty tears.

We’ve trekked up the bouldering mastiff for seven tiresome hours and sobbing is the natural release. I flitter simultaneously between feeling painfully fatigued and speechlessly overjoyed – an incredible odyssey of emotions standing on the magnificent snow cone of the Kibo volcanic crater and looking out across the world.

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Mount Kilimanjaro is unsurpassable. Africa’s tallest mountain at 5,895 meters (19,340 feet) is Tanzania’s centrepiece and an icon of the continent. The proclaimed ‘Roof of Africa’ is the highest single freestanding mountain in the world and attracts those wanting to climb it, stand upon the great extremities of a dormant volcano and witness views extended from the sky.

There’s no denying the trek to Kilimanjaro is demanding work and an endurance test that is not the equal sum of exhausting and euphoric.

Each day of climbing Kilimanjaro takes you slowly through a layered, five-tier geographical system from warm, dense rainforest to wind piercing desolate rocky desert hinterland to the snow-bound, glacier-capped crater summit with bitter minus temperature chill.

Summit night is the most gruelling and painful thing you will likely ever undertake on a commercial climb, yet every slow step that bears the weight of your lagging body is one closer to the goal and disappears as soon as you reach that famed board on the peak of the crater top. Agony fades in minutes with the awe and accomplishment it brings.

The Kilimanjaro trek is one that is only fully understood once completed – some aspects of the participation can never be so accurately put into words. The overall experience is achievable with the right planning and a responsible team of people and makes an inconceivable life goal a lifelong memory.

I’m here to ensure you have everything you need in this mammoth Kilimanjaro guide, following my journey on the Lemosho Route. All things to thoroughly plan your trip, manage your expectations, calm your nerves and get you ready to complete your biggest and greatest adventure, but with an honest dose of caution and reality.

READ MORE: Trekking 8 Days on the Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route .

Trekking Kilimanjaro – Technical Questions Answered

Many questions dominate your mind before deciding on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and that’s normal. Safety should be at the fore, as well as understanding the reality of the undertaking to prepare appropriately. Ego has no place on this mountain.

Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro is difficult and requires a reasonable degree of physical fitness, like any multi-day hike at altitude. It helps if you have hiked before and have trained beforehand, especially to build some stamina.

Despite a high, rocky wall climb and steep sections, no technical climbing skills are needed, such as ropes, harnesses and crampons.

Kilimanjaro is an intense and compounded expedition set to a disciplined pace rather than a gentle ramble through a national park. Everyone in my group found different days difficult, and what is a breeze for one is the worst day for another. Overall, with each day carefully paced, it’s more physically exhausting because of altitude, rather than distance, and you have no control when your body decides what to make of a particular trail that day.

Summit night on Kilimanjaro is tough and incomparable to anything I have ever undertaken. It was the most challenging, gruelling element of a trek I’ve ever experienced. A 1500m ascent that takes over six hours in darkness and potentially treacherous conditions, followed by a 3000m journey down to a lower base camp at a safer altitude, ravages your body since you will be trekking for around 16 hours on this day.

Anybody who says summit night and day is easy is lying, and it’s disingenuous not to be upfront about how wreaking that part of the trek is.

Depending on your chosen route, it can take six to nine days to climb Kilimanjaro, from the starting gate to leaving the national park.

Tackling this climb any quicker should be avoided – treks are precisely paced and planned over more extended periods for your safety in adjusting to the altitude, having plenty of rest, and being able to climb and then sleep at lower levels.

Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru summit – your ultimate goal – stands at 5,895 meters. At its lowest level, Moshi is 700m above sea level.

A small bus dedicated to your trek team and your gear drops you off at Londorosi Gate at 2250m to sign in before transporting you to your starting gate. From the start gate to Summit, you climb the entire way. 

I started at Lemosho Gate (for the start of the Lemosho Route ) at 2100m, taking seven days to safely climb a difference in altitude of around 3,795m.

There are two windows deemed to be the best time to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, which correspond to the driest months of the year , and with warmer temperatures:

• December to March
• June to October

The busiest times for trekking groups within those two windows are:

• January to February
• August to September

The wettest months are:

• April and May

There is no particular ‘best month’. Friends who trekked two months before me in December faced rain every day yet lucked out with a gorgeously clear, blue-skied, sunny Summit. In February, I experienced daily trails in sunshine and light chill and spontaneous showers, yet Summit was a treacherous and icy -20 degrees.

In short, even in the dry season window you are more or less guaranteed to experience all four seasons trekking to Summit.

The mountain, with its five different geographical systems, means you’ll pass a full spectrum of humid tropics to minus temperatures, regardless of what time of the year you visit.

Nights are chilly and sometimes in the low minus figures, even if the day is relatively mild. The Uhuru Point Summit can get as bitter as -20 degrees. We experienced -10 degrees with -10 degrees wind chill on the very top.

The Uhuru Point Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

There’s no denying trekking Kilimanjaro carries with it a certain streak of dangerous territory since it is an extreme altitude mountain trek. And while not technical, it’s sheer height levels it on the side of heavy precaution.

While ‘how many people die on Kilimanjaro?’ is not the thing to Google before you go, it does pay to be aware of the low ratio of extreme cases concerning the overall amount of people who trek.

Over 30,000 people trek Kilimanjaro every year. Out of that, park reports state around 1,000 evacuations from the mountain and an average of ten deaths, attributed to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), known more commonly as Altitude Sickness.

With the right trekking group and guides, your health and wellbeing will be monitored every step of the way, including being brought down to a lower altitude quickly if you do get sick. You will soon notice when your guides are in high alert mode and how instantly they can detect changes in the behaviour and feeling of trekkers. They are your lifelines to a successful Summit.

Kilimanjaro Routes – Which One to Choose?

There are seven ways to get up Kilimanjaro, passing through the five ecosystems from forest to moorland, alpine desert, and rocky hinterland to ice glaciers and snow at the Summit.

There are four commercial Kilimanjaro routes you will hear most about, each with varying levels of difficulty and comfort, the means to acclimatise and the average success rate, alongside the desire to hike in a shorter amount of time or without the crowds.  

• Days trekking: 5 days
• Days trekking : 6 days
• Days trekking: 8 days
• Days trekking: 6 days

Looking for a comprehensive overview of which route to choose? READ MORE: How to Choose the Best Kilimanjaro Route

The four main Kilimanjaro trekking routes. 

I would choose between Macheme, as it is the most set and practised route, and Lemosho because of the extra time for acclimatisation, which is essential for summit success.

Choosing a Kilimanjaro Trek Tour

Now you have a better idea of which route you want to take, the next most crucial decision is with which tour operator to book your trek. With dozens of companies out there running variations of trips for hiking Kilimanjaro, it can be overwhelming.

Here are some questions you should be asking and what kinds of things you need to research and know before making your final choice.

Choosing a company with the right ethical approach to the work practices, conditions and wellbeing of its guides and porters is paramount. Are they paid well? Are they able to climb with the proper footwear and clothing? Are there enough porters for the size of the group, or are they being made to carry more than they should?

You’ll see plenty of porters without decent gear or pushed physically beyond healthy means. Many trekkers donate some of their equipment and clothing to the porters after the trip. Make sure your tourism dollars contribute to a decent wage and fair treatment. These guys are absolute warriors.

Are your porters well taken care of?

Your success at getting to Summit isn’t only about your physical fitness and your luck at the time with how altitude treats you.

It’s also about having a superb team with you who know how to read the mountain terrain and weather predictions and guiding each day precisely.

It’s about a team that knows how to read every passenger and immediately notice any changes that could compromise their health and safety.

It’s about guides who are with you every step of the way and don’t trek ahead and leave you behind, which I saw many times in other groups we passed.

It’s about having someone watch out for you, one-on-one, during summit night, noting your every move and feeling to ensure you make it to the top.

Booking a Kilimanjaro trek isn’t cheap, and there’s a reason for that. Hired guides and porters ensure your safety at the risk of their own lives and should be paid fairly, and then there’s the cost of transport, equipment, permits, food and amenities.

Therefore, you must never compromise on the above things by being blinded by a lower price.

Is the equipment in good shape? Some treks with lower prices don’t have the best equipment, such as tents and tables, or a decent standard of food.

What size of the trekking group? Treks can have a lower price because of larger trekking groups sizes. Ideally, you want no more than 10-12 in your group to ensure you receive due care and attention.

Is anything extra included in the price of your tour? Check if the cost consists of a pre and post-trek hotel stay.

Is the trekking time shorter? Mostly, lower prices are because the tours claim to get you to Summit quicker, where the recognised minimum amount of time is short by one day. This reduction of time is a huge red flag and compromises on essential acclimatisation days needed for your safety on the mountain.

Climbing Kilimanjaro with G Adventures

I travelled with G Adventures because they are world-leading Kilimanjaro trek experts , with a continuous and high summit success rate amongst the 1,500 trekkers who trek with G every year, and I was invited to showcase this particular trek. 

All four G Adventures Kilimanjaro trek tours score 100% on their ‘Ripple Score’ – an audit of the money spent on tours in each destination. Alongside a high success rate, you also know exactly how far your money is going. You become part of the collective commitment to supporting the locals in Tanzania when you undertake this trek of a lifetime.

Trekking group and the “G Fighters” team – How it worked

An outstanding team of 35 guides and porters accompanied the 11 trekkers in our group. Every day the ‘G Fighters’ (as is the affectionate name given to them) carried all our camping equipment, mess tents, food, water and a 10kg bag from each person. It would have been 33, but with a unanimous agreement to hire a portable toilet for the duration of the trek at an extra cost, we were able to employ two extra porters.

The porters are an invaluable part of your trek experience. By the time you leave camp, they’ve already packed it down. By the time you’ve reached the next camp, hours behind them, it is set up and waiting for you. Some would even walk back on the track to come and meet us, take our daypack from us if we were tired, and show us to our tents.

They brought us a hot drink and “washy washy” hot water every morning. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were hearty, well made, tasty and focused on maximum energy supply.

Incredibly, on Summit night, we were each paired with a guide or one of the most robust porters who would look out for us from start to finish in the return loop from Basecamp.

Trek prices start from €2000-€2500 for the Marangu and Macheme routes. Since they are the shortest routes, they tend to be on the lower end of the cost scale.

The Lemosho trek will set you back closer to €3000 as the tour is much longer, and therefore more staff need to be on the ground, and more essentials such as food are required.

The cost to trek Rongai is approximately €2400 – somewhere in the middle of the trek price spectrum.

Costs include Kilimanjaro National Park entry permit fees, camping permit fees and permit fees for porters, cooks and guides and the hotel stay on either side. Most of your money pays the wages of your mighty expert team, although you should also tip them at the end of the trip.

To climb Kilimanjaro, you must be accompanied by a licensed guide and legally follow one of the set routes on the mountain.

This rule, administered by the Tanzanian government and Kilimanjaro National Park Authority, became mandatory in 1991 to protect the environment and yourself.

Don’t think trying to skirt this is possible either, as these rules are heavily enforced and monitored. At every camp, you will sign in and list your details, which includes the name of your guide and tour company. Everyone must sign in and out of the National Park with his or her trekking guides present.

Your entire teams of guides and porters are essential to the success of your trek. If your ego is too big for this realisation, trekking Kilimanjaro isn’t for you.

Preparing and Training for Kilimanjaro

Some people join Kilimanjaro groups as first-time hikers but succeed because they are in good shape and have done the preparation. Success depends on your physical condition and how your body reacts to altitude (often unpredictable). It’s not based on how many previous treks you have done.

There’s no definitive answer, but many people train for 2-6 months before trekking Kilimanjaro.

Practice treks

We trained for two solid months here in Austria since we have more choices for different trekking grounds, including steep hills and hours-long circuits with varying elevations. If you are in the UK, consider a long weekend of training somewhere like the Lake District , with its pick of challenging but accessible mountain hikes. 

Friends had blocked out time to travel to various parts of their respective countries to tackle some hikes in rugged terrain, or in the UK, for example, hiked Snowdon to get their bodies used to the feeling.

Other workouts

I also did at least two HITT workouts a week at home to build core strength and stamina, alongside the Yoga with Adriene ’30 Days of Yoga’ challenge, which helped with the control overall with my breathing with the altitudes of Kilimanjaro and the rhythmic pace of each day of trekking.

We also gave up alcohol for six weeks before starting the Kili trek, although this is not essential. It was a personal choice to be in the best shape possible.

Testing your gear

The trek training period is also the prime time to break in new hiking boots and test your gear, including waterproof layers, thermal layers and the weight of carrying water via hydration backpacks.

With a 15kg limitation for the bag the porter will carry, plus the essentials bagged up in a daypack you carry, what to pack for Kilimanjaro can feel overwhelming. My Kilimanjaro Packing List covers my tried and tested trekking and camping gear, from hiking shoes and clothing to essential accessories and electronics. 

There is no risk of malaria when climbing Kilimanjaro since you won’t typically find mosquitoes above 2000m or so.

However, there is a high risk on the ground in Moshi before and after the climb.

Therefore, it becomes a precise process of when to take your anti-malaria medication. You have to start taking it one or two days before entering the malaria area of Moshi, yet only a day after arrival do you begin trekking Kilimanjaro.

Whether you continue to take antimalarial pills beyond the first day of trekking and while on the mountain is a personal choice. We stopped and then restarted them on the last day we were coming down.

Give yourself at least two months to organise your vaccinations. You will need Hepatitis A and B, rabies, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid, and a yellow fever vaccination before travelling to Tanzania. These are usually administered over a few weeks if you haven’t had them before or need boosters.

You will be required to get a single entry ‘Ordinary Visa’ (valid for three months upon entry) for Tanzania for your Kilimanjaro trip, and you can quickly get this online at the Official Tanzania Immigration Services Website . You need a valid passport (of at least six months), including one free page for visa stamps on entry and extra.

An Ordinary Visa (Single Entry) costs $50. Applications can take up to 10 days to be approved, so give yourself plenty of time in case of any issues or if you need to resubmit your application. You will receive an e-mail with a User Identification Number from which you can keep track of the progress.

You must have a travel insurance policy covering the usual elements like damage, in-patient medical treatment and repatriation, but also one that covers mountain ascents and rescue.

Check the fine print since many policies state a mountain pass limit, commonly “up to 2,500 metres” or “under 5,000m”. You may need a separate insurance policy or an activity/sports add-on, which includes trekking up to 6,000 metres. 

For climbing Kilimanjaro, you will need an insurance policy that covers

• Treks up to the height of at least 6,000m.
• Mountain Rescue by Helicopter/helicopter evacuation.

To get to Kilimanjaro, you need to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), located right in the middle of the two towns of Moshi and Arusha.

Moshi is the town closest to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and is a 50-minute drive from Kilimanjaro airport. You can usually arrange a pick up via your tour company, or arrange a taxi via your hotel starting point.

It is a good idea to arrive early with plenty of time to rest before meeting your group. You will want to be present for the full briefing and last-minute preparations.

Kilimanjaro Trekking Tips

There is no miracle cure for an aversion to altitude. In the worst case, it can be severe and result in death, but in most cases, it just makes you feel sick and lethargic and can cause pounding headaches.

Everyone reacts differently or unexpectedly, but there are some ways to help prevent altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro.

Go slow – Pole! Pole!

Taking slow, measured steps during the trek to Kilimanjaro is as important as staying hydrated to prevent altitude sickness. Trekking is not a race or an opportunity to show off your sporting prowess – altitude can cripple even the most athletic.

You’ll regularly hear the Tanzanian “Pole! Pole!” meaning slowly-slowly, and while it feels strange at first, that pace needs to become second nature so that you do not overexert yourself at higher climbs.

Drink plenty of water

Drinking a lot of water daily – around 2-3 litres – is essential. Each day we were assigned an ideal amount of water to drink according to how many kilometres and hours we would be trekking.

Always Rest

You tend to leave each morning around 7 am and arrive at each camp in the early afternoon – and there is a reason for it. You need plenty of hours to rest, lie down and not overexert yourself at a higher altitude. What might feel like a long time to essentially “do nothing” is paramount for your overall success.

Daily health check-in

Every evening at dinner, we would go around the table and state how much we drank, how we felt and check our heart rate and oxygen levels with a finger pulse oximeter. Logging our vitals was a part of our daily health monitoring regarding progress or deterioration.

Try to eat, even if your appetite wains

Another way of detecting when altitude is affecting you is with appetite. Your appetite will proportionately decline as altitude increases. However, it’s essential to try to eat what you can, even if the only thing you can stomach is chocolate for a little energy boost.

Your body needs everything it can to deal with the thinning air. Even getting dressed and putting your boots back on in the morning becomes more challenging, and you often feel like you have to pull your body with each step once you are higher up.

Garlic Tablets

I spent a long time reading about the benefits of garlic tablets for altitude sickness and tales of garlic soup on high-altitude climbs. While I wouldn’t say my daily Garlic tablet supplement ultimately saved me, Garlic does help to thin the blood and enhance its levels of oxygen in the body, and therefore it might have certainly helped.

Taking Diamox for Kilimanjaro

I chose not to take Diamox/acetazolamide when trekking to Everest Base Camp , although I did have to take some two days before getting to the base camp summit or I wouldn’t have made it.

Since I am both a migraine sufferer and have a pre-existing condition – asthma – I have always tried to avoid altitude sickness drugs since they effectively mask effects and what your body is trying to tell you.

When planning for the Kilimanjaro climb, I had an instinct that I wanted to take Diamox. We both went to the doctor and talked through the options and given a prescription – for two tablets, taken daily.

After chatting with our Kilimanjaro guides, we soon learnt that one tablet a day was enough – half a tablet in the morning and the other half in the evening. It meant not overloading our body with Diamox, and still retaining a greater sense of feeling.

It’s a very personal choice. Some people in my group, like us, took it the entire time; others took it halfway through the trek, while one woman chose not to take it at all and still made it to Summit while feeling wretched.

I would advise having it with you and discussing the options with your guide. Have it for safekeeping in case you need it later.

A trek of this magnitude isn’t just about physical fitness. Rough day-to-day aspects of it can quickly overshadow the rosy, rainbow-filled picture of glorious hikes in mountainous lands.

With Kilimanjaro, camping can get to people, especially if you’ve never slept in a tent before. When the nights get cold and uncomfortable, it can push anyone’s limits. The stingingly cold weather and drenching rain downpour can strip out your positivity since there’s no way to dry off. The food can feel monotonous after a while and merely craving a comforting, wholesome meal makes you cranky. Someone in your group might start grating on you more than you would otherwise notice, and in your one mess tent and small camping circle, it’s hard to escape.

In short, you must do everything you can to make yourself feel better.

Pump yourself up with positive thoughts before you begin. Calm the nerves and think only of the greatness of the journey. Know the beauty of nature and the glory of the climb with these pre-trek encouraging mountain quotes. Choose one and let it power you. 

Approach each climb thinking of the spectacular endpoint. Know that every excruciating last step is worth it. Remember why you are doing this.

Be patient, and don’t expect instant gratification . The first few days may seem a little unstable, but you will soon form a routine, know what to expect, where your strengths lie and where to ask for help.

Know that having mixed emotions is ok. You’ll move from feeling fine and energised, to sad and moody, to bored and unhopeful, all in one day. You have to use a lot of mental energy to pull yourself out of it.

Bring your favourite things for comfort. Bring a book for the hours-long rest; bring your favourite snacks and large bars of chocolate. Fill your phones with motivational playlists and downloaded movies.

Remove yourself from negativity and annoyance. Walk away from people who are negative or do the simple thing of standing in a different part of the trek line from them.

Avoid asking, “how much longer?” or “are we nearly there yet?” We all did it, and the guides know how to word the answers to keep morale. You are told the night before about the next day ahead and average timings. Overall, I found it helped not to wear a watch.

Rely on the camaraderie of the group . Whether through singing songs, forming in-jokes, having chats about life as you get to know one another, or playing cards in the evening, your group morale is invaluable for your mentality.

Every day the chant was: “One team, one dream! Non-stop, to the top!”

Camping, Hygiene, Toilets and Water

Camping can get tiresome and rough during your time on Kilimanjaro, but it is also the main thing you need to get used to quickly. You camp with two-person tents assembled and dissembled by the porters. Each tent has a number, so you use the same tent and padded sleeping mats for the entire trek duration. Overall, this ensures a dedicated level of hygiene and peace of mind.

Get used to the fact that you will not be showering until you return to the hotel for the most glorious cleanse of your life. You get given a bowl of hot water in the morning and evening for washing, and it’s worth bringing baby wipes and a microfibre towel to feel as clean as possible.

We paid to have two portable toilets for our group, which saved having to rely on the gross long-drops found at the camps – which can be quite a walk from your group camping spot. Paying extra for the toilet is worth it for the overall morale of the group and general comfort.

On the trek, there are no toilets, only nature, affectionately dubbed “sending a message”.

Porters always carry water, providing daily drinking water for the trek team, topping up at any water sources we pass and using water purification tablets that kill microorganisms in the water. Water is readily available during meals and in the morning for the essential refill before the day’s trek.

Is there an Internet connection on Kilimanjaro?

Seriously, embrace the digital detox and enjoy the incredible landscape you find yourself within during this once-in-a-lifetime trekking experience. There might be a little signal, should you have a local Simcard, but it’s unnecessary.

What is the food like on Kilimanjaro?

There’s no denying that the food on Kilimanjaro does feel repetitious after a few days. However, our daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners were tasty, prepared with care, and every need was taken care of, even if someone was vegetarian or had an allergy or intolerance.

Breakfast consisted of a bowl of porridge, pancakes (with jams and peanut butter), and an omelette with added filler such as sausages.

Lunches and dinners were a course of vegetable soup, and then the main dish was made up of rice or pasta, vegetables and potatoes. Lunch after the famous Barranco wall was chicken and chips, and the group was delighted. You don’t realise how good a real hearty, comfort meal is until you have it after an arduous day.

Snacks were plentiful, including popcorn and biscuits, alongside a steady supply of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and our favourite treat – ginger tea.

Commercial as it has become, climbing Kilimanjaro is unmistakably worth it, especially for regular trekkers looking to up the ante and on the Lemosho Route that gets you a little off track to the more trodden routes.

Kilimanjaro isn’t an easy climb, and it never will be. Not everything achievable is easy, and it’s OK to say Kilimanjaro is quite the feat to endure and overcome. That is typically a strong basis for trekking – the pain brings reward. And with Kilimanjaro, you are rewarded with one of the most scenic and highest mountain summits in the world.

What to Do After Climbing Kilimanjaro? Beach and Safari

We went to Zanzibar before our Kilimanjaro time, as our flight route was cheaper to get from Europe to Zanzibar and then to fly in Kilimanjaro airport, although, in hindsight would have preferred this downtime post-trekking. Some members of our group chose the Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar trip and relished the relaxation. 

We spent two days uncovering the millennium layers of history in the architectural labyrinth of UNESCO Heritage Stone Town, where African, Arab, Indian and European cultures intertwine, before heading up to the island’s northern beaches for the day – said to be the most beautiful on the island.

As part of our trek-safari combo-tour , we headed straight to Arusha after Kilimanjaro to embark on the long, scenic drive into the centre of the Serengeti. The trip starts with a visit to Mto wa Mbu village and the opportunity for locals to introduce us to this multi-cultural area where over 18,000 residents from 120 different tribes reside.

Our drive into the wildlife parks began with the grassy flood plains of Lake Manyara National Park Safari on the western wall of the Rift Valley, patched with acacia and mahogany woodland and a haven for birdwatchers. The Serengeti is a vast savanna, spread so wide that you will never reach its outer edges without spending days on the road. You wild camp for the entire trip, to the distant sound of a lion’s roar and the footsteps, sniffing and shuffles of buffalos and hyenas curiously wandering around at night.

We came full circle back to the epicentre of the Ngorongoro Crater before camping on its rim. The water pasture of the Crater floor provides the ecosystem support for over 20,000 to large mammals and a chance to spot more zebra, prides of lions, hippos, and, if you are lucky, rhinos.

Our trip ended with a visit to a Maasai village to see the social enterprise Clean Cookstove Project in action. Some 120 women have trained to install more than 4,000 stoves in more than 60 Maasai villages across the Serengeti, replacing traditional open-fire and fuel-burning stoves whose smoke pollution is the fourth biggest health risk in the world.

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TREK DATES AND PRICES

Our public trek dates, our prices – and what is included in your trekking package.

The following table shows the schedule for public treks for this year and next, along with the per person price to join each one. This table is changed regularly as bookings are added, so if you can’t find anything to suit you now, it’s worth returning to this page at a later date to see if anything suitable has been added.

You notice that we give a range of prices for each trek. The first price is the one you’ll pay if you are booking for eight or more people. The second, higher price is the one you pay if there are only one or two people in your booking.  (Basically, the more people you can get to trek with you, the cheaper the price will be!)

For the actual price you’ll pay, please see the price table below.

What if the dates on which I wish to trek are not listed in the table below?

If there are two or more of you, we can arrange a trek for whatever dates you want, and on whatever route you want – for the same price as if you had joined one of the scheduled treks below (and, again, if there are three or more of you it will actually be cheaper than the prices advertised below). Please note that, unless you specify that you want a private trek, we will try to add other trekkers to your party by advertising your climb on this page.

Why do you call some of your treks ‘full moon week ‘ treks rather than just full moon treks? 

Do note that our full moon treks do not necessarily summit on the full moon night. We find that the night of the full moon is the busiest time of any month on the summit. As a result the summit is too crowded, meaning you may have to wait for up to 20 minutes to get your photo taken by the sign! The trails, too, on the days leading up to the full moon, are too busy and queues can form – all of which detracts from the whole experience of climbing Africa’s Highest Mountain.

So for this reason we organise treks that do take place during the week of the full moon, but do not necessarily summit on the full moon night. That way, you get to avoid the worst of the crowds, while still enjoying the extra light for your night-time push to the summit provided by the (almost) full moon.

1) Prices : The prices listed are the per person prices . The greater the number of people in your booking, the lower the per person price will be. So the first price given in the price range is if there are 8 or more people in your booking; while the higher price is the one you’ll pay if you are booking just for yourself or with just one other person.

2) The ‘ TRIP DURATION ” column includes the nights before and after the trek which you spend in a hotel in Arusha and which is included in the trek package. The next column, ‘ DAYS ON THE MOUNTAIN’ , is the total number of days you will spend trekking on Kilimanjaro.

3) Rates are subject to TANAPA Park Fee increases – sometimes without significant prior notice.

4) These rates refer to a fully inclusive package with two nights accommodation on a B&B basis, airport transfers etc. You can find out exactly what is and isn’t included by looking below.

5) Don’t forget – for the answers to any questions not answered in this section – just send us an email!

If you would like to join any of the treks advetised – just send us an email!

2) The next column, ‘ DAYS ON THE MOUNTAIN’ , is the total number of days you will actually spend trekking on Kilimanjaro.

Our Kilimanjaro Trek Prices

The following are the current prices for our trek. There are some important things to note about this table:

• All prices in the table below are  per person . Note that while the prices are in US dollars (US$), you can pay in a variety of currencies including pounds sterling (£), euros (€), Australian dollars (AU$) and many others.
• If you are a solo trekker, you can either book a private trek – in which case, the prices in the first column are relevant; or you can opt to join one of our public treks, in which case the prices in the second column are for you.
• The number of trekkers on the top row refer to the number of people in your booking , not the number of people on your trek as a whole. So, for example, if there are four people in your booking, but eight people on the trek in total (ie your group plus four others), then you pay the four-person price, not the eight-person price.
• The prices for two or more people are the same whether you book a private trek or join a public one.
• Though it is possible to ascend to the summit and descend again in just five days, the minimum duration for our treks is six days . We think that five-day treks do not give trekkers sufficient time to acclimatise properly, so for reasons of safety we will not book treks that are less than six days in length.
• There are significant discounts to be had for trekkers under 16 years old and for those with an East African passport . These discounts can amount to almost US$1000 on the longer treks. The discount comes from reductions in the various park fees. (You can read more about these discounts in the guide book that we send you when you book with us.) We promise to pass on every last cent of this reduction to you, and will not take any profit from this for ourselves. You will have to send us a scan of your passport or proof of age in advance in order to get these discounts.
• If you require a trek that isn’t listed in the table – an 8-day Machame trek, for example, or 9-day Lemosho Route – then just get in touch and we’ll quote you a price; as a guideline, expect each extra day to cost about US$250 per person.

What’s included in the price

Please note that our prices are not the absolute cheapest on the mountain: our policy towards the welfare of porters and our dedication to a high standard of service means that our prices will never be rock bottom. Nevertheless, a brief search of the Internet will hopefully convince you that our prices are the best value on the mountain .

What’s included in our Kilimanjaro trek…

• Copy of the bestselling Kilimanjaro guide  to help you prepare for your trip before you arrive in Tanzania
• Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Two nights stay in a hotel  on B&B basis (usually one before the trek and one after)
• Transfers to and from the mountain
• All park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and permits  while on the mountain
• All camping equipment (save for those items specified below)
• All food and drink on the mountain
• Wages of trek crew (guide/assistant guides, cooks and porters) at KPAP rates
• Financial failure protection  so your money is safe!
• Personal advice and service every step of the way leading up to your trek from Kilimanjaro’s number one expert, Henry Stedman – the author for the past 19 years of the bestselling guide to the mountain!

…and what’s not:

Flights (we can advise you on which flights go to and from Kilimanjaro);  Visas ; hire of clothing, trekking poles, head-torches and sleeping bags for the mountain;  Insurance ; Souvenirs ;  food and drink away from the mountain  (except for those meals that are part of your B&B booking at your hotel); tips/gratuities  for your mountain crew (see the book for details);  side trips/extensions  in addition to your trek, such as excursions or safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro or Zanzibar etc.

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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – Cost and Prices

Costs for climbing Kilimanjaro differ greatly by many factors like the number of days you will spend on the mountain, the number of people in a group, the route was chosen and the type of accommodation before and or after your climb . Other things like renting climbing gear and equipment, airport transfers and choosing to extend your trip by combining your Kilimanjaro climb with a safari or Zanzibar add-on may alter the Kilimanjaro climbing price.

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The true price of a cheap Kilimanjaro climb

How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro , and what should a Kilimanjaro climb cost you?

It doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg but the prices for Kilimanjaro climbs vary widely. To climb Kilimanjaro with tranquil Kilimanjaro the actual costs including tax can range from $1000 to $4000 or even more.

Anything below this as quoted by other companies can prove to be costly in the end.

Remember, cheap is expensive even though we understand your need to save big bucks.

Do not put the cost first when you want to climb Kilimanjaro, always put your safety and adventure first as it may cost you a lot in the long run.

What does the Kilimanjaro climbing price include?

When you book your Mount Kilimanjaro climb, for whichever route you choose, the cost will include the following

• Professional and experienced guides
• fresh, healthy, and balanced nutritious food
• high guide to client ratio of 1:2
• clean, purified drinking water (bottled)
• hard-working, team-oriented support porters
• fair wages to our employees
• quality, waterproof, four-season mountain hardware tents, and equipment
• All Park fees
• Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
• Comprehensive Safety and crisis management procedures
• Emergency oxygen and medical kits ( upon request)

What does the Kilimanjaro Climbing price exclude?

The cost of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro does not necessarily include your accommodation before and after the climb. Accommodation before you climb or after your climb is usually the hotel you sleep in a day before you climb or after you come from the mountain. Normally your accommodation will either be in Moshi or Arusha.

The Kilimanjaro prices will not cater for the equipment you need to buy or rent, the vaccinations, the international flights, and other things like: –

• Tanzania Visa
• Accommodation in Arusha/Moshi
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, alcohol, beverages, etc.)
• Other trip add-ons like safaris, Zanzibar beach holidays and other extra tours.

The true cost of a Kilimanjaro climb

Ok now let us dive in and see what your money will cater for when you book a Kilimanjaro climb. Where does your hard-earned cash go and why?

A huge chunk of the money goes to the government-charged fees to pay for Kilimanjaro national park fees . The price for the fees to enter Kilimanjaro park are constant and compulsory, about $800 for camping on the mountain for about 5 nights.

For each climb, part of the cost goes to paying the Kilimanjaro climbing team like the hard-working porters, the mountain guides , and the person responsible for preparing your meals, the chef/cook.

Food and supplies like fresh fruits and vegetables also account for your Kilimanjaro budget, the costs cover all the meals from breakfast, lunch, and dinner or supper . Our cooks are well trained in preparing that balanced diet and sumptuous meals. The meals will be fresh and taste great. Sometimes you will have no appetite due to altitude sickness but your body needs a great supply of energy-providing foods.

If you begin feeling symptoms of nausea or loss of appetite, our experienced guides will assist you in the best ways to acclimatize and take your medication.

Other drinks like coffee, tea, and safe, clean drinking water are also part of the Kilimanjaro climbing cost.

Quality equipment that is responsible for your survival on the mountain by keeping you warm in the harsh mountain weather also gets a fair share of your climbing costs. Apart from the tents, tables chairs, sleeping mats, there is the kitchen tent and the mess tent in consideration. The porters will carry them for you, that is why they are so important for your trip and you will rely on this mountain equipment to make your adventure enjoyable and easier to make it to the top.

Environmentally friendly climbs on Kilimanjaro also costs money, that is where the porters and guides come in, they will be responsible for carrying all the rubbish, our main aim is to keep the mountain clean and green.

The larger the climbing group , the lower the price per person because you will be sharing resources and costs.

Since we are a locally owned and operated company for Kilimanjaro climbs and adventures, it means our prices are more competitive and affordable than choosing an agent from overseas. Agents act as middlemen and have slightly or more expensive prices.

Kilimanjaro Park Fees

Every climber of Mount Kilimanjaro is required to pay park fees, which include crew, conservation, and camping expenses. Additionally, extra forest taxes are applicable on the Lemosho and Rongai routes. It is yet another important component of the price to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Depending on the route taken and the number of days, the total park fees will range from US$800 to $1100. (all calculations and prices henceforth are given in USD).

It is IMPOSSIBLE to climb Mount Kilimanjaro without paying the required park fees by avoiding ranger posts. It is just not feasible to get to Uhuru Peak without running into any park officials. Every year, dozens of people who do this are captured.

Estimated park fees, Machame Route, per climber in a group of two

Additionally, it is risky. You will lose the chance to get prompt assistance from the rangers if you deviate from established approved routes where climbing permits are checked at each ranger post.

Finally, it is forbidden. Tanzania views trespassing on national parks as a serious offense. The best-case scenario means getting deported and paying huge fines, leaving you without the chance to ever experience Tanzania’s beauties again. You may be jailed if you commit this offense.

Kilimanjaro Guides, Porters, and Cook Wages

The next significant expense factor for climbing Kilimanjaro is crew wages. All credible Tanzanian trekking outfitters have wage systems for their climbing crews, even though the rates paid (and charged to the client) may differ. The average daily wage for a guide is between USD 20 and USD 40, for a cook, it is between USD 10 and USD 15, and for a porter, it is between USD 7 and USD 10. Therefore, the ultimate sum will depend on the number of crew members required to serve the total climbers and provide the level of comfort anticipated during the climb. Tips that are based on the client’s trekking experience are also appreciated.

The high unemployment rate, on the other hand, enables many budget operators to fill their crews with people prepared to work without a guarantee of compensation, allowing them to maintain low rates. The only source of income for the crew will be the client’s tips at the end of the expedition. These teams frequently have a large proportion of inexperienced and unqualified employees.

Food cost and transport

The majority of climbs offered by reputable outfitters are packages that include logistics and supplies, including transfers and resupplies, at least three meals and water, as well as numerous other minor but crucial items. These logistics and supplies add to the overall cost of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Costs that are somewhat typical for the sector in Tanzania are: $55 per climber

Mountain Gear and Equipment

On the mountain, the gear and equipment go through harsh weather and conditions causing wear and tear sometimes. Make sure your operator maintains all equipment to a high standard and replaces it on a regular basis. When selecting a climb, make sure you’re obtaining the following:

• Tents that are sturdy, well-maintained, and appropriate for mountainous terrain.
• table and seats in a proper dining tent
• Toilet and a portable toilet (if applicable)
• backup equipment in case of damage

You’ll also want to make sure that your group has the right sleeping arrangements and hiking equipment. You can also r ent gear and equipment from Moshi or Arusha if needed.

The difference in costs in the Kilimanjaro routes

The route you will be choosing to take you up Mount Kilimanjaro will determine the cost of the overall trip. Many routes differ by popularity, traffic on the route, length or duration of days on the route, scenery, and difficulty. More scenic and longer routes are more expensive, they also happen to have fewer people plying their trails.

How much is it to stay in Moshi?

Moshi, the closest town to Mount Kilimanjaro offers a wide range of accommodation options, from cheap, shoe-string budget guest rooms to midrange to high-end and luxury lodge accommodations. Dormitory beds could go for as cheap as $5 per night per person in hostels like the Kilimanjaro Backpackers hostel while luxury options would range between $100-$500 for hotels like the Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel and other luxurious options.

Travel Insurance Cost

In the event of a mountain emergency, you will require sufficient travel insurance to cover you for all possibilities, including cancellation, lost luggage, and, most crucially, medical evacuation and treatment.

From Moshi, the Kilimanjaro Helicopter Rescue Service provides emergency evacuation in the event of a mountaintop injury, altitude sickness, or severe ailment. You must have emergency evacuation and trekking up to 6,000 meters covered by your travel insurance.

Airline Tickets and VISA fees

Getting to Kilimanjaro will cost you more money. We advise you to reserve your flight tickets well in advance and to confirm your visa needs to avoid any last-minute surprises. Most foreign travelers require a visa, which must be obtained in advance or paid for at the airport (if possible).

Mount Kilimanjaro Packages and Costs

8 days Lemosho Route Itinerary

7 days Machame Route Itinerary

6 Days Marangu Route

9 days Northern Circuit Route

7 Days Rongai Route

9 Days Crater Camp via Lemosho Route

7 days Lemosho Route

6 days Machame Route

6 Days Rongai Route

5 Days Marangu Route

6 Days Umbwe Route

11 Days Western Breach Route

7 Days Shira Route

One Day Kilimanjaro Trek to Mandara Hut- Marangu

One Day Hike on Kilimanjaro to Shira Plateau

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KILIMANJARO CLIMB INTRODUCTION

AfricanMecca believes Kilimanjaro is a mountain with attitude. Towering enigmatically like an ethereal island in the sky wreathed in mists, at 5895 meters, it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest stand-alone mountain in the world.

Here you will find prices for various recommended and acclimitized routes for Kilimanjaro including Lemosho, Machame, Rongai, Shira, Umbwe and Marangu. We recommend you customize your private climb based on your preference and group size.

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WHICH KILI ROUTE TO CHOOSE?

There are six approved routes for a Kilimanjaro climb with Uhuru Trails By AfricanMecca, each offering different advantages and drawbacks. Regardless of which route you choose, you need not be a rock climber, superlatively fit or supremely well-equipped.

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We trust our clients to the care of some of the best experienced mountain guides in the Tanzanian travel industry. Our guide leaders have 100 hundreds of climb experiences in between 10 to 20 years' of the best way to succeed in climbing Kilimanjaro.

BEST TIME TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO

One of the best times for a Tanzanian trek vacation on Mount Kilimanjaro is in the warm months of January and February when clear skies afford excellent views of superb scenery, especially from the upper slopes; though, expect some snowfall during this period.

UHURU SUMIMIT SUCCESS GUIDE

Trekking to the roof of Africa can be a glorious, triumphant achievement that can color the rest of your life with self-confidence and pride. Or it can be an ordeal or even an abject failure. You need to know exactly what you are letting yourself in for.

KILIMANJARO SAFETY CLIMB GUIDE

It must be clearly understood that Mount Kilimanjaro is a dangerous environment where climbers are risking their lives. One person in every thousand (0.1%) will die on the mountain and more than half of these deaths could be preventable.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT GUIDE

Kilimanjaro kills those climbers who go beyond their sensible limits. We have an enviable safety record because its leaders do not waste time on technological fixes on high altitude, but get sick and injured trekkers off the mountain without delay.

KILI ALTITUDE SICKNESS GUIDE

The general impression is that a climbing tour of Kilimanjaro is an easy mountaineering option, since the 5895 meter mountain has been successfully climbed by hardy children and by octogenarians. It is not. It is a perilous undertaking.

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KILI GEOLOGY, HISTORY & TRIBES

Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, is a unique Tanzanian highland vacation destination: a stand-alone pinnacle which creates its own climate in zones of distinct character, from fluted glacial columns and cathedrals of ice on the summit.

GUIDE ON KILIMANJARO PARK

Kilimanjaro, the shining mountain, floats in a wreath of cloud above the vast South Amboseli plains (a.ka the Western Kilimanjaro wilderness), offering an amazingly diverse series of fauna and habitats. It is a superlative destination for trekking.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

(19,340ft/5,895m) tanzania, mount kilimanjaro price & schedule.

Machame Route 7 Day Climb + Safari: $7,970.00 / $8,350 ( summer 2025 ) 7 Day Climb Only: $5,420.00 / $5,700 ( summer 2025 ) 7 days climbing – 12 days roundtrip for climb only 7 days climbing + 4 days safari – 15 days round trip for climb & safari

Lemosho Route (16-17 days) 8 Day Climb + Safari: $8,770.00 / $9,200 ( summer 2025 ) 8 Day Climb Only: $6,220.00 / $6,500 ( summer 2025 ) 8 days climbing – 13 days roundtrip for climb only 8 days climbing + 4 days safari – 16 days round trip for climb & safari 9 Day Climb + Safari: $ $9,370.00 / $9,850 ( summer 2025 ) 9 Day Climb Only: $6,820.00 / $7,200 ( summer 2025 ) 9 days climbing – 14 days roundtrip for climb only 9 days climbing + 4 days safari – 17 days round trip for climb & safari

Payment Policy :

• A deposit of $700.00 is due at the time of registration to reserve a space on the expedition.
• Each deposit includes a $300.00 nonrefundable registration fee.
• All balances are due 120 days prior to expedition start date, unless otherwise specified, and can be paid by check, wire transfer, ACH or by credit card with a surcharge of 3%.
• Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.

Price Includes

• All Tanzania transportation on scheduled dates
• All land costs are per person, based on double occupancy.
• All Hotels on scheduled itinerary. Single room available for an additional charge; you may be charged single-room fee if we cannot find a pairing for you.
• All group equipment, such as tents, stoves, etc.
• Certain personal items such as closed-cell foam pads, inflatable sleeping pads, Boundary Bags, etc.
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the climb and safari
• Porters, drivers, guides, park fees, and climbing permits

Price Does Not Include

• $25 wire transfer fee (if applicable)
• International round-trip airfare Tanzania
• Optional Serengeti balloon ride ($575.00)
• Tanzanian visas
• Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary.
• Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
• Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
• All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)
• Personal gear (see Gear List)
• International vaccinations
• Optional single room supplement (hotels only)
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents International
• Tips and gratuities
• All prices and dates subject to change

Summer 2024 Machame Route unless noted otherwise

June 22 – July 6, 2024 –   1 space remaining Lead Guide: Eric Murphy July 6 – 20, 2024 –  Sold Out Lead Guide: Eric Murphy July 20 – Aug. 3, 2024 Lead Guide: Eric Murphy August 2 – 17, 2024 – 8-Day Lemosho Lead Guide: Rachel Molstad Aug. 3 – 17, 2024 Lead Guide: Ben Jones August 14 – 30, 2024 – 9-Day Lemosho Lead Guide: Rachel Molstad Aug. 17 – 31, 2024 Lead Guide: Ben Jones Aug. 31 – Sept. 14, 2024 Lead Guide: Ben Jones Sept. 14 – 28, 2024 Lead Guide: Ben Jones

Winter 2024-25 Machame Route unless noted otherwise

Dec. 6 – 20, 2024 Dec. 19, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025 Dec. 27, 2024 – Jan. 12, 2025 – 9 Day Lemosho Jan. 10 – Jan. 24, 2025 Jan. 18 – Feb. 2, 2025 – 8-Day Lemosho Jan. 19 – Feb. 2, 2025 Jan. 31 – Feb. 14, 2025 Feb. 9 – 23, 2025 Feb. 21 – Mar. 7, 2025

Summer 2025 Machame Route unless noted otherwise

June 21 – July 5, 2025 July 5 – July 19, 2025 July 19 – August 2, 2025 August 2 – August 16, 2025 August 16 – August 30, 2025 August 30 – September 13, 2025 September 13 – September 27, 2025

Climb Only and Safari Only Options For those climbers with limited time, we offer a Climb-Only option for this trip at a reduced price. Contact our office for details. For those climber that are interested in family members joining them on the safari after the climb, or for those individuals interested in experiencing the fantastic game parks of Africa without the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro, we offer a Safari-Only option on each of our departures. Contact our office for details and pricing.

Schedule Details

• All schedules account for round trip travel from home country.
• “Climb only” return dates are 3 days sooner than posted schedule. We are happy to provide specific day to day itineraries for your departure – please email us at: [email protected]
• Dates & Prices are subject to change – Recent price increases are due to new Park entrance fees and related fees in Tanzania.
• Please purchase trip cancellation insurance (see bottom of page).
• Alpine Ascents offers a 10% discount for those partaking in back-to-back climbs of Mt. Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro two of the seven summits. This combination offers an excellent opportunity to save money and experience two extremely different climbs, while completing two of the seven summits.

Private Group Programs

Each season Alpine Ascents operates private climbs to Kilimanjaro for organizations, families, fundraising teams and a variety of social groups. Please contact us to assist in arranging your climb and safari, for your team. In most cases we can accommodate your schedule and as always, we will have an Alpine Ascents professional mountain guide lead your climb. Read More

If you would like information on the above please contact Gordon Janow

Kilimanjaro Cancellation/Refund Policy

Note : Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all programs. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.

Refund Policy

• Full refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 120-days prior to the expedition start date.
• 50% refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 90-119 days prior to the expedition start date.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations made 89-days prior to the expedition start date.
• Alpine Ascents International will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.
• All cancellation/refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the deadlines stated above.

Trip Cancellation Insurance

As there are many unforeseen circumstances that may occur during or leading up to the trip, we highly recommend trip cancellation insurance .

In many situations, this may be the only way to receive a refund for unused services.

In brief, Trip Cancellation insurance may allow you to get reimbursement if you need to cancel your expedition when you are not entitled to a refund from Alpine Ascents.

Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with our travel insurance partner.

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2022 Kilimanjaro Webinar

Are you planning on climbing to the roof of Africa this summer?  If so, check out the 2022 Kilimanjaro webinar that we hosted on May 25th.  Our Kilimanjaro Program Director, Eric Murphy, outlined our COVID-19 protocols, the Tanzanian VISA process, and gave a detailed overview of the trip and what to expect.  We wrapped up […]

Kilimanjaro COVID-19 Hunger Relief Update

by Eric Murphy  Our ongoing and very successful ($37,000 +) Kilimanjaro Covid-19 Hunger Relief Fundraiser has just completed the 2nd food distributions for all 310 crew and staff. Members from our Tanzanian partner company Big Expeditions handled all aspects of whole purchase and transport of over 12,000 lbs of rice, corn and sugar. Arusha crew […]

Kilimanjaro: A Tribute to our Tanzanian Crew

by Paul Koubek  As one of the western guides fortunate to work with the Alpine Ascents Kilimanjaro Program, when I was asked to write a blog post about any topic I wanted, the first thing that came to mind for me about my experience on Kilimanjaro was: the people! Every Alpine Ascents climb of Kilimanjaro […]

WHY BOOK WITH ALPINE ASCENTS

Knowledge & expertise.

Alpine Ascents International leads expeditions that have become benchmarks of quality in the climbing community. We operate what we believe is the finest mountaineering school in the country. This expertise is based upon years of accumulated experience-not just from individual mountain guides, but through experience on particular mountains where details are fine-tuned over time.

Our guides are an integral part of Alpine Ascents because they understand and share our climbing principles. These individuals are dedicated to sharing their excellence with others. Many of our guides have been with Alpine Ascents for over five years, with a handful of veterans working with us for most of their careers. The quality of our Guide Staff is the primary difference between us and our competitors.

Environmental Reponsibility

Leave No Trace principles are fundamental to our program, and we encourage all who climb and trek with us to understand proper wilderness practices. We help facilitate this effort by passing on Leave No Trace training and literature to every Alpine Ascents climber.

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Trek to the Summit of Africa's Highest Peak

Kilimanjaro private journey.

From $6,895

Very Strenuous

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We've perfected the climb to the celebrated “snows of Kilimanjaro” on the stunning Lemosho-Crater trail on Kili's remote southwest flanks, and it makes a fantastic Private Journey to celebrate with family or friends. With seven days on the ascent for maximum altitude acclimatization, your group will have the best chance of peak success—plus just a short climb to the summit to view the sunrise (not the grueling 9-hour climb in the dark required on other routes!). On our route, your group will also have the opportunity to hike right to the rim of Kili's astonishing inner crater, a surreal moonscape. Our camps have the finest amenities on the mountain, and for extra security we always carry oxygen and a Gamow bag. Our legendary, highly skilled guides and crew bring experience, camaraderie, and fun to your climb. Have it your way—with your own group and your own trip dates!

Arrive: Arusha, Tanzania

Depart: Arusha, Tanzania

• Climb the best route to the summit of Africa's highest mountain!
• Uncrowded trails, Kili's five ecozones, vital extra days for acclimatization
• Sunrise on the summit of Africa, camp by the glaciers on Kili's crater rim
• Led by the most experienced guides on the mountain
• Best camp amenities for your comfort, safety, and nourishment on the climb
• We insure and outfit our porters

Dates & Pricing

Best months to go: July to September & December to March. For our Private Journeys, you choose your own group and your preferred dates. Prices are per person and not guaranteed until services are confirmed. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!

Payment & Cancel Schedule

At time of reservation: $1,000 90 Days prior to departure: Balance Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

Cancellation & Transfer Schedule

Minimum fee: $500 per person 61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

• Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader and porters
• Accommodations in mountain camps and private private acclimatization camp
• All group camping and cooking equipment
• All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
• All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
• Use of Mountain Hardwear Lamina sleeping bag rated to -30°F and 3-inch Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad
• Membership in Knight Support First Air Responder

Not Included

• Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
• Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
• Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
• Optional travel insurance
• Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)

Accommodations

Scroll through our signature accommodations for this trip below. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.

Mount Meru Seasonal Camp

Arusha National Park, Tanzania

Days 1-2 (2 nights)

Camping on the Mountain

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Days 3-10 (8 nights)

Mount Meru Game Lodge

Arusha, Tanzania

Day 11 (Day Room Only)

Trip Leaders

Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. For more information, including client comments about them and which specific trips they will be leading, please click on their profiles below.

Samia Asindamu

Bonaventure Kivuyo

What the Trip is Like

• Day 9 - 7-9 hours, 2 miles, 2,840 feet ascent
• Day 10 - 8-10 hours, 8 miles, 541 feet ascent, 9,301 feet descent

Every participant must understand that this trek is truly challenging — you should be in excellent physical condition. Even though trip members carry only a daypack (with camera, jacket, rain gear, water bottle, and other small necessities you may need during the day), we recommend you make a special effort to get in top physical shape for the trip by hiking, running, swimming, bicycling, or engaging in other forms of aerobic exercise well beyond your normal routine. Many activities get heart and lungs into shape, but the most effective way of getting fit for hiking is to hike! Walking up and down flights of stairs is also an effective way to train. Bending your knees as you go down stairs will help strengthen your quad muscles. At least two months prior to your trek, we urge you to go on weekend day hikes that involve long uphill and downhill walking.

For this trek, we require your doctor sign the Wilderness Travel Medical Form. Once Wilderness Travel has confirmed your place on the trip roster, no refunds beyond our standard fees will be made if your physician refuses to sign the form. It is very important that you and your physician fully agree that you are physically capable of undertaking a strenuous trek, and equally important that you undertake proper conditioning prior to the trek

The Trek Leader has the right to disqualify any member from the trip at any time if it is medically necessary, to avoid endangering the group, or if the participant in question is physically unfit for the rigors of the trip. Refunds are not given under such circumstances.

On the Kilimanjaro climb, porters carry the group gear and you carry a daypack for your wind/rain jacket, water bottle, and camera (depending on your equipment, this can weigh approximately 10 pounds). The camp crew sets up camp each day and we are served dinner in a dining tent with tables and chairs. We use American-made mountaineering tents rated by the manufacturer as 3-person tents but we use them for only two people, ensuring a fair amount of space for sleeping. Sleeping bags are rated to -30°F and sleeping pads are three inches thick and over two feet wide. Fires are not allowed on the mountain so there are no hot showers available at camps (hot showers are available at all of our safari camps).

For more information about our accommodations, please reference our “Camping with Wilderness Travel” and “Climb Kilimanjaro Lodging” pages of the detailed itinerary.

While there are certainly limits as to what can be done in such a setting, our Kili climbs have become renowned for the excellent meals served on the mountain, even at the highest altitudes. We have put a great deal of effort into combining proper nutrition with appealing and varied dishes; WT even launched the first chef training school in Tanzania over twenty years ago to create the highest standard of food quality for our high-altitude climbs.

Breakfasts typically include tea, coffee, fruit, eggs, bacon, porridge and homemade granola. Picnic lunches set up along the trail midway through the day can include sandwiches, soup, energy bars, nuts, fruit, cheese, crackers, and guacamole. Dinners vary day by day (and with elevation moving to foods that are easier to digest) but include soups with baked bread, an assortment of salads, pasta with garlic bread, spaghetti Bolognese, cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes, and of course brownies and apple pie with cream!

We have a separate dining tent with food available upon request at any time, and provide an assortment of snacks for you to take on the trail, including mixed nuts, energy bars, homemade granola, dried fruit and much needed sugary sweets to boost your energy at higher elevations such as chocolate bars.

Please let us know of any dietary needs and we will accommodate as best as possible.

Environmental Concerns

From our Kilimanjaro camps, we try to carry out every item of trash that we cannot burn easily. Toilet paper, which is put in a can beside the chemical toilet, is burned by the crew before leaving each camp and some small easily burnable items can be given to them to burn at the same time. For pit stops on the trail, carry toilet paper back to camp in a plastic bag. Please keep your own trash in a trash bag and pack it in your porter duffel for removal from the mountain. Take chemical or toxic trash (such as dead batteries) back to the US with you so they can be disposed of properly.

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Trip Levels

With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.

Level 1 – Easiest

Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.

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Level 2 – Easy to Moderate

Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.

• Our African safaris
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Level 3 – Moderate

Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.

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The challenging Kilimanjaro Trek has increasingly become the one quest that every climber has in their bucket–list. If you are also dreaming of viewing the curvature of Earth of the top of the World, Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro should be your next travel goal.

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Location: Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania, Eastern Africa

Starting Points: Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe, and Machame

Ending Point: Kebo (Uhuru Peak)

Altitude: 4,900 metres from the base of the mountain, and 5,895 metres above sea level

Duration: 5 to 10 days (including ascent and descent) depending upon the route

Distance Covered (including ascent and descent): 70 kilometers (via Marangu), 62 kilometers (via Machame), 72 kilometers (via Rongai), 70 kilometers (via Lemosho), 72 kilometers (via Shira), 51 kilometers (via Umbwe)

Level of Difficulty: Even though climbing Kilimanjaro does not require any professional training but due to its altitude, Mt Kilimanjaro trek is considered to be one of the most strenuous treks in the world.

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Temperatures: Average annual temperature at Uhuru peak varies between -70C to -290C

Available Accommodation Options: Hotels(before trek), Canvas Tents, and Trekking Huts

To get to Kilimanjaro the closest International Airport is Kilimanjaro ( JRO ), and for the climbers coming from Europe, KLM (Delta Air Lines) has a daily non-stop flight from Amsterdam to JRO. Apart from this Air Viva offers connections between Kilimanjaro and several domestic airports, such as Arusha ($75).

• In the year 2012 numerous International Airlines launched a direct flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• Among these were the Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways in addition to other International Airlines like Ethiopian Airways, Condor Air, and Kenya Airways.
• For those traveling Nairobi or Kenya, you can fly with Kenya Airways, which works with Precision Air. The cost of these flights is about $400/person for a roundtrip ticket.
• Apart from this, you can schedule shuttle buses, which run at 8 am and 2 pm daily. The cost of a ticket in these shuttle busses is about $35/person, one way, and takes around 5-6hrs bus ride.
• You can fly into JRO if coming from Dar es Salaam. This costs around $320/person roundtrip and takes approximately about 7-8hrs bus ride for $20/person one way to Arusha or Moshi.

Although many tour operators promise an easy climb to Mount Kilimanjaro, Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is not that easy and great planning and preparation are essential to help you reach the roof of Africa.

• Climbing Kilimanjaro should not be underestimated. This is because it claims several lives a year.
• Walking on the easy Kilimanjaro Routes – Marangu route and Rongai route is not that complicated and tough for most climbers.
• Also, there are many hikers, however, who believe, being super-fit helps you achieve maximum Kilimanjaro success rate on the mountain. But this is not true.
• However, spending several days on the mountain helps you double your chances of reaching the top as it gives you enough time for acclimatizing before the Kilimanjaro Climb .

Important Kilimanjaro Food and Drinks available on Kilimanjaro

The various food offered to you on your Kilimanjaro Trek is prepared by the Kilimanjaro cooks and served by the Kilimanjaro Porters who come along with you on the Kilimanjaro Hike . We at Jerry Tanzania Tours provide you with high-quality food that helps you develop enough strength to help you accomplish the Kilimanjaro trip.

• Towards the end of the trip, however, the quality of the food tends to decrease due to a reduction in rations carried by the porters and also due to the food becoming stale on after a few days.
• We, however, recommend you to carry along some high energy Kilimanjaro Food like chocolates and nuts for surviving and for successful completion of the trek.
• Some ready-made noodle packets and some cooking items that can be prepared easily can also be prepared.
• It is very important to stay hydrated on the mountain. The most important reason why climbers suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is due to a lack of water intake and dehydration. It is therefore essential that you drink at least 3L of water a day on the mountain.

What are some of the best Kilimanjaro Lodgings?

Before starting your Kilimanjaro Trek you will need to take some rest after the long flights. For this, there are provisions for Kilimanjaro Accommodation Before and After Your Climb so that you rest well before and after your Kilimanjaro Hike.

On your Kilimanjaro Trip you can stay in the following hotels and lodges in Arusha and Moshi:

• The Tanzania Mountain Retreat Lodge and Camp  offers campsites and guest houses in Arusha near the gates of Arusha National Park. Costs vary from EUR5 to EUR55 including breakfast.
• Hostel Foot Prince  is another accommodation suited for budget trekkers. This stay is more of a western-style hostel based in Moshi town.
• The  Arusha Backpackers  which is based in Arusha and  Kilimanjaro Backpackers  based in Moshi are also some good options for stays in these towns for budget trekkers with costs varying from $10 to $24.
• Offering accommodation for budget travelers and Mt Kilimanjaro climbers based in Arusha - Arusha Hostel Lodge and Adventures  is a campsite for Campers and a communal kitchen. It costs around $10 to $40 including breakfast.

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost for Private and Group Climbs

The Kilimanjaro Climb Cost for Private and Group Climbs differs due to various factors like several climbers, duration of the climb, and the choice of routes. Climbing the mountain is not cheap. Kilimanjaro Trek Cost is around $2000 - $4000 per person per day and may vary on the group and private climbs. We at Jerry Tanzania Tours provide you mid-range and luxury climbs whose Kilimanjaro Trek Price $250 - $300 per day, per person.

• There are some extra costs of tipping Kilimanjaro porters, guides, for Kilimanjaro food and transport.
• International Flight costs are not included in the Kilimanjaro trek packages due to the dynamic pricing but for a budget climb for two to four people these extra costs are around $1000 to $1500.
• Staying in huts is less expensive than camping on Kilimanjaro.
• The Kilimanjaro Tips include approximately up to US$20 for the guide, $15 for the cook, and $10 for each porter, and the total tips on the mountain are $250 - $300 per climber.

When is the Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro?

The Best Time To Climb Kilimanjaro is in the peak seasons from mid-June to mid-October. As per Jerry Tanzania Tours, the best months to climb Kilimanjaro is from January, February, and September. Other months like July and August are also good but are colder compared to other months.

The Kilimanjaro Climb Price also varies, according to the time in which you choose to climb Kilimanjaro. The prices of Kilimanjaro tour packages are high in peak seasons and less in low seasons.

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There are numerous Kilimanjaro Trek Itinerary and Kilimanjaro Trek Package that we offer as part of the Kilimanjaro Climb.

• You can customize your itinerary as per your choice and choose from our various Kilimanjaro Trek Routes and packages.
• The one popular package is Kilimanjaro Trek and Lemosho Route which is the most beautiful and scenic route on Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Apart from this if you are a citizen of a non-USA country you can get complete guidance from our travel experts who provide you complete trek guide for your climb.
• For instance, Kilimanjaro Trek UK is popular for climbers traveling from the UK or European countries.
• We will provide you the exact Kilimanjaro Climb Cost for UK citizens and other essential Trekking on Kilimanjaro tips that are of great help.
• The best and most popular Kilimanjaro Trek Time is from mid-June to mid-October and again from mid-December to mid-March.

9-Days Northern Circuit Route

The Northern Circuit Route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west. We at Jerry Tanzania Tours take you through the comparatively new Northern Circuit route that takes over nine days.

• The ascent begins in the first three days following the Lemosho route.
• This route then turns northwards and meets the Rongai route at Third Caves.
• This is followed by ascending to School Hut. Here the route joins the Marangu route and leading up to the summit via Gilman’s Point.
• You descend back down the mountain via Mweka after the summit.
• To take you to and from the mountain you will have a private vehicle.
• You will have accommodation in tented camps on the mountain.

7-Days Rongai Route

The seven-day trip to climb Kilimanjaro, trekking on the Rongai Route is the real adventure you will have on the mountain.

• Apart from the gorgeous rainforest and moorland landscapes, you will have some of the most beautiful sightings of some Colobus monkeys on the lower slopes. If you are lucky there could be some occasional elephants higher up.
• You will have a private vehicle to take you to and from the mountain. Accommodation on the mountain on this trip will be in tented camps – a true adventure.

8-Days Lemosho Route

The eight days Lemosho route trip is the longer alternatives but provides better acclimatization to trekkers.

• On the Lemosho route, you will come across some varied landscapes with possible animal sightings during the first day of the hike.
• The trek starts from the Londorossi Gate.
• On the mountain, the accommodation will be in tented camps

7-Days Machame Route

The seven days Machame Route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south-west.

• This popular route gives better acclimatization on a seven-day climb compared to the 6 days climb and has a better chance of providing a high Kilimanjaro Route Success Rate .
• The main characteristic of the Machame route is the lush rainforest and alpine moorland.
• Even this trail provides numerous challenges and is very scenic and memorable.
• We at Jerry Tanzania Tours will provide you with a private vehicle to take you to and from the mountain.
• Accommodation on the mountain on this trip will be in tented camps as well.

• Mount Kilimanjaro Facts

Before starting your Kilimanjaro Trek you must be aware of the following Mount Kilimanjaro Facts :

• Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
• Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones, Mawenzi, Shira, and Kibo.
• Mawenzi and Shira are extinct volcanoes but Kibo, which is the highest peak, is dormant and could erupt again.
• In a book stored in a wooden box at the top of Uhuru Peak is where nearly all climbers have shared their experience of climbing Kilimanjaro
• 87-year-old Frenchman Valtee Daniel was the oldest person ever to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• There are over five different ecological systems found on the mountain: cultivated land, rain forest, heath, moorland, alpine desert, and an arctic summit.
• In 2001 Italian Bruno Brunod summitted Uhuru Peak ascended Mt. Kilimanjaro in 5 hours 38 minutes 40 seconds becoming the fastest person to have ascended the mountain.
• Since 1912 the mountain’s snow caps are diminishing, resulting in the loss of more than 80 percent of their mass. According to scientists, these landmasses could completely diminish in the next 20 years.
• South African Bernard Goosen twice scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
• Annually, over 25,000 people attempt to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro of which just two-thirds are successful.

On your Kilimanjaro Trek, you can visit the Kilimanjaro National Park Hiking day trips. There exciting Kilimanjaro trip is for those who do not wish to go on Mount Kilimanjaro Hike yet wish to experience the parks' distinct ecosystem, spot some wildlife, and get a glimpse of the summit close-up.

Kilimanjaro Hike takes a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 10 days depending on the Kilimanjaro Trails . Among the seven routes officially sanctioned for climbing Kilimanjaro and two routes used for descent. These are:

• Machame Route
• Marangu Route
• Rongai Route
• Lemosho Route
• Umbwe Route
• Shira Route
• Northern Circuit Route
• Mweka Route

These Kilimanjaro routes vary by scenery, altitude profile, length, difficulty, accessibility, and (lack of) facilities.

• It is important to assess your priorities to choose the best Kilimanjaro route for your dream Kilimanjaro Hike .
• Some travelers even add Tanzania Safari Tours to their Kilimanjaro Climbing
• You will come across numerous Safaris situated near the popular Northern Tanzanian Safari Circuit.
• Based on various factors like the type of accommodation - from basic camping to luxury tented camps and Premium lodges, the cost of Tanzanian Safari varies predominantly.

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Mount Kilimanjaro has 5 of its best Kilimanjaro Trek to climb to the roof of Africa. You will need to make sure the route which you have chosen is the right one.

Best Route To Climb Kilimanjaro  would be very confusing as each of the routes has its own unique way of attraction. However, there are few things which you can consider for choosing the best Kilimanjaro Trek. Here are some:

• Lesser crowd
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• Scenic views
• Success Rate

The main recommended Kilimanjaro Trek is  Lemosho Route   and  Northern Circuit Route . These route has the longer days and gives you time for proper acclimatization. Apart from these routes, you can go with  Machame Route ,  Marangu Route  and  Rongai Route  which also make your climbing more interesting.

The  Kilimanjaro Climb Cost  will vary widely and may cost in between $1000 to $4000 according to your preferences.

You should remember; climbing Kilimanjaro is not a cheap holiday. However, there are chances to save money in every corner but you should know how to save money with all the comforts enjoyed. The true cost of Kilimanjaro climb depends on the best tour operator. If the operator drops prices, they will need to cut expenses to stay profitable. This is an important  Kilimanjaro Faq’s   as you should be aware of extra charge you are paying. No one can change the Kilimanjaro National Park fee as it is decided by KINAPA.

For the questions related to “ Where do you fly into to climb Kilimanjaro ?” you can fly from Dar es Salaam International Airport to Mount Kilimanjaro.

The highest  Kilimanjaro Success Rate  is offered by  Lemosho Route  

and  Northern Circuit Route . It has a success rate of above 95% and gives you more time for acclimatization. The long itinerary of these routes makes it a wonder for the climbers to summit the highest peak of Africa. These routes offer gives you more time to sleep in the low elevations and spend more time on the mountains. The accommodation facility is camp based and all the camps are equipped with essential requirements like; sleeping bag, flush toilet, bucket shower and a separate dinning tent. It also provides you adequate liquid on the top.

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Tanzania: Shared tour (max 12 people per group) Budget Mountain Hut & Camping

Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

4.9 /5  –  73 Reviews

7-Day Machame Climbing Route

$1,925 pp (USD)

You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Moshi (End)

Kilimanjaro Vikings   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

4.8 /5  –  28 Reviews

7-Day Machame Route Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Summit

$1,910 pp (USD)

Tanzania: Private tour Budget Camping

You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Moshi (End)

Alpine Chat Adventure   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

5.0 /5  –  28 Reviews

7-Day Spcial Offer Mt Kilimanjaro Machame 7

$2,090 to $2,200 pp (USD)

Tanzania: Shared tour (max 3 people per group) Budget Mountain Hut & Camping

AAA Express Adventure   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

4.8 /5  –  71 Reviews

6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro - the Machame Route

$1,991 pp (USD)

Tanzania: Shared tour (max 10 people per group) Budget Camping & Hotel

Simba Adventures   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

4.7 /5  –  11 Reviews

6-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame

$1,989 pp (USD)

Safari Nuggets   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

4.8 /5  –  4 Reviews

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route

$2,739 pp (USD)

5.0 /5  –  355 Reviews

7-Day Kilimanjaro Hiking Through Machame Route

$2,001 pp (USD)

You Visit: Arusha (Start) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Kilimanjaro Summit, Arusha (End)

Colours Africa Tours and Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

5.0 /5  –  157 Reviews

7-Day Highest Free Standing Mountain Hike- Machame Trail

$2,123 pp (USD)

Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per group) Budget Mountain Hut & Camping

You Visit: Arusha (Start) , Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha (End)

See Endless Adventures Tanzania   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

5.0 /5  –  27 Reviews

6-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route

$1,430 pp (USD)

Africa Magic Holidays and Tours   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

5.0 /5  –  34 Reviews

7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek

$1,870 pp (USD)

You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Moshi (End)

Spirit of Kilimanjaro and Safari   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

5.0 /5  –  40 Reviews

6-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Hike

$1,584 to $1,590 pp (USD)

Dancing Simba Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

4.8 /5  –  38 Reviews

6-Day Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame Route

$4,576 pp (USD)

Tanzania: Shared tour (max 20 people per group) Budget Mountain Hut & Camping

You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Moshi (End)

Velam Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

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7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climbing

$1,760 pp (USD)

You Visit: Arusha (Start) , Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Arusha (End)

Mountain Beauty   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

6-Day Special Offer - Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

$1,350 pp (USD)

You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Kilimanjaro Airport, Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Moshi (End)

Leken Adventure   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

5.0 /5  –  32 Reviews

8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame Route

$2,247 pp (USD)

You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Kilimanjaro Summit, Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi (End)

Wild Pride Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

5.0 /5  –  15 Reviews

7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek by Machame Route

$1,975 pp (USD)

You Visit: Moshi (Start) , Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Mt Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro) , Moshi (End)

Kitonga Tours and Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Tanzania

4.9 /5  –  21 Reviews

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Climb Kilimanjaro 2021 Dates and prices

Climbing kilimanjaro dates and prices 2021.

Trek Kilimanjaro 2021 with Climbing Kilimanjaro. Below we have our Scheduled Kilimanjaro dates and prices. You don’t need to trek on these dates shown below. We publish them only for the trekkers who wish to climb with others they don’t already know.

The majority of our clients choose their own dates for their Kilimanjaro trip(at no additional cost), though most request us to open up their climbs for others to join – simply so as to have extra company on the trek.

If you decide to join a group, you don’t need to worry about crowds. Except by special request and agreement, our climbs are limited to 10 trekkers so as to ensure that the guide can closely monitor everyone’s condition, ensure all their needs are being met, and that everyone has the chance to speak to the guide about anything that’s on their mind.

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Our Kilimanjaro prices package includes the following:

• Complimentary meet and greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
• One arrival & one departure private transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with driver
• Breakfast and dinner is included on the first and last night at the hotel
• Arusha Hotel accommodation – 2 Nights’ shared, accommodation in Arusha town
• Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes
• Return transfers between the hotel to the start / finish point of a climb
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping / hut fees and climbing permits
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
• Chief guide carries a Pulse Oximeter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients twice a day
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
• Complete First Aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
• Salaries paid to the mountain support crew as per KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park Authority) guidelines.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
• Food of premium quality and of a bigger variety on the mountain (compared to the Standard and Superior Packages)
• Hot lunch is prepared at the lunch stop and served with table, chairs (and inside mess tent in case of bad weather), except on day 1 of the hike where climbers are provided with a packed lunch. (Not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals is served at the camps in designated mess halls)
• Superior quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, camp chairs, camp tables, mess tent & cutlery for meals) – not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals are served at the camps in designated dining halls
• 10cm thick self-inflating sleeping mattress (not applicable on the Marangu route)
• Water for washing up daily
• Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp
• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
• Complimentary 3 liters of mineral water (per hiker) for the first day on your climb and 3 liters of purified water per person per day from night 1 on wards
• Our exclusive, printable Climbing Kilimanjaro 15 page altitude sickness survival guide
• A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro Travel Information pack
• Complimentary Flying doctors membership (Emergency Helicopter evacuation in case of emergency – T & C’s apply)
• Porter to carry your daypack during the summit attempt
• One hot water bottle per hiker for their sleeping bag each night

Our Kilimanjaro prices excludes the following:

• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US$250 to US$ 350 per hiker – depending on the number of days and number of hikers in the group, as well as the route chosen)
• Entry visa for Tanzania (US$50 per passport holder for most nationalities / US $ 100 per visa for USA passport holders)
• Vaccination requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional, but comes recommended)
• Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – you could rent some of the gear in Tanzania
• Optional live tracking service – subject to additional cost, depending availability and booking in advance
• Snacks, personal medicine and sports drink
• Meals and drinks not specified
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Man climbs Kilimanjaro with fridge on back

A former soldier has conquered Africa's highest mountain whilst carrying a fridge on his back.

Michael Copeland from Stafford has previously climbed Snowdon and completed the Three Peaks Challenge in under 24 hours while carrying a fridge.

His trek up Kilimanjaro was both to raise awareness of mental ill health and raise money for charity Mind.

Mr Copeland said the fridge represented the burden of mental health difficulties many people carried.

“My message is you’re not weak if you speak up about mental health,” he said.

He said he chose Kilimanjaro as it was one of the highest mountains which could be climbed without ropes or other equipment.

Mr Copeland - a former soldier - became a bodybuilder when he left the Army, and said he had been taking on physical challenges since the age of 15 as a way of dealing with his own mental health challenges.

“That competitive spirit - from the Army - has never left me,” he said.

He added: “I’ve been the fridge man for two years, but I’ve always used physical challenges to overcome my own insecurities.

“When I get in nature and when I exercise it makes me feel good.”

He said his plan now was to relax and recoup from his latest challenge – but he did not rule out there being another one in the future.

“I’ve challenged myself since I was 15 years old, so I feel like it’s a part of my personality.”

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