Mount Kilimanjaro · 5,895m
Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain on earth and one of the few summits at this altitude accessible to non-technical climbers. Success depends on one thing more than fitness or equipment: your guide. Ours have reached the crater rim hundreds of times.
The Mountain
At 5,895 metres above sea level, Kilimanjaro dominates the horizon from Arusha on clear mornings — a white-capped presence that draws climbers from every corner of the world. There are no ropes, no fixed anchors, no vertical faces. What defeats most attempts is acclimatisation: ascending too quickly, not reading the body's signals, or following a schedule rather than a person. Our guides know the difference between fatigue and altitude sickness, between summit fever and genuine danger, and between a climber who needs encouraging and one who needs turning around.
The Routes
Every route ends at Uhuru Peak. They differ on days, crowds, scenery and — most of all — summit success.
Recommended
The most scenic route and one of the highest success rates on the mountain — six days up, one day down, with excellent acclimatisation. Our first recommendation for most climbers, crossing rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and glacier.
Our favourite
The most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and the one that consistently delivers the highest summit success rates. Fewer climbers, more time, better acclimatisation. If you have the days, this is the route we recommend without reservation.
Hut accommodation
The only route with hut accommodation rather than tents — a good option for climbers who prefer not to camp. The shorter acclimatisation window means lower success rates, but it is very manageable with 6 days and a good guide.
Quiet & dry
Approaches from the north — the only route that begins on the drier side of the mountain. Fewer crowds and a different perspective, and an excellent option in the rainy season when the western routes can be wet.
Pricing
Per person, guided end to end from Arusha. Final price depends on group size and season.
| Route | From (per person) | Accommodation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machame — 7 days | $2,200–2,800 pp | Tented camps on route | Min. 2 climbers — solo rates on request |
| Lemosho — 8 days | $2,500–3,200 pp | Tented camps on route | Best acclimatisation, highest success rate |
| Marangu — 6 days | $1,900–2,400 pp | Mountain huts | Hut accommodation, no tents needed |
Combine your climb with a safari: most climbers add 5–7 days on safari before or after the mountain. We arrange the full circuit from Arusha — one booking, one team.
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