Hiking Kilimanjaro offers Kilimanjaro group climbs almost every day. If you have specific vacation dates and can't find a suitable group, contact our managers. We may consider opening a new open group beginning on the dates you suggest. To sign up for a trip, we require a $100 deposit only.
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is in northern Tanzania, East Africa. It is just three degrees south of the equator. While some of the most iconic panoramic shots of Mt. Kilimanjaro have been captured from the Kenyan side, all trailheads lie in Tanzania. Therefore, tourists can only climb Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The closest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Many Kilimanjaro expeditions begin in Moshi, the capital of the same region.
Late December to early March and mid-June to late October are the best times for a Kilimanjaro climb. This is when the Kilimanjaro weather is nearly ideal.
Although other months have rain, it doesn’t mean there are constant heavy showers. Typically, rains begin in the latter half of the day. This allows trekkers a significant window of clear weather every day during the rainy season. There are also days without any rain. Altezza offers discounted climbs during the wet season.
Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, stands tall at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). Yet, this doesn’t mean you’ll be starting your climb from the very base. Most hotels near Kilimanjaro are at an altitude of 700-1,000 meters above sea level. The trailheads begin at elevations of 1,600 meters and above.
Due to its altitude, Mt Kilimanjaro is among the few places in East Africa to see snow. The snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro is truly a sight to behold!
We believe that after seeing it, Ernest Hemingway decided to name his famous story “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” The title refers to the distant peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. It represents the unattainable, and the purity of idealist motives. In the story’s conclusion, the protagonist dreams of being taken to the summit of Kilimanjaro, symbolizing redemption.
As of 2023, a comfortable and safe 7-day group climb costs about $2500-2700. A shorter 5-6-day adventure or a season-discounted trip comes at $2000-2300. This amount includes the park entrance fees, which make up about 40% of the total trip cost.
Any trekking companies offering below this amount should warrant caution. You may get low-quality guides and bad equipment. Such trips often lack medical kits and oxygen tanks, putting your safety at risk.
Also, low prices always correlate with the mistreatment of porters. None of those operators is a member of the KPAP. The crews of budget operators are often underpaid and poorly fed, putting their and hikers’ safety at risk.
Wilton Backer2023-04-23A new Northern adventure At a moment, I thought why wouldn't I do it again, the Northern circuit could be the best experience, I decided to go with Hike Kilimanjaro, and everything and I was amused of how the team they had generosity and great experience, the services are top notch, healthy and fresh food each day. I am truly glad I had another spectacular journey to the Mountain Tanzania is my home now.
steven t2023-04-20Lemosho Route -Kilimanjari hiking. A few weeks ago my friends and i had a great adventure organized by The HK -Hiking Kilimanjaro company, following the lemosho trail. Guides Sam and Bone, a long with the rest of the group (inredible Chef Hassan, eric Mr Tembo, were such a pleasure to be around. Definitely made its to be the summit because of them! From the tent, to the selicious meals (2/4 of us are vegetarian and this was no problem- would really reccomended the veggie option:) washy washy and walking routes, daily briefings-everthing was great. We really enjoyed our experience and would highly reccommend to book with Hiking Kilimanjaro Company Hk.
Paul S2023-04-20Our hike with The Kilimanjaro fighters team (HK) preparing for our hike, Hiking KilimanjaroCompany (HK) provided us with a detail list of supplies needed and if you followed their list you had everything you needed. Our 4 guides were experts at their jobs and payed close attention to each of us and our needs. R success climbing the mountain was because of their guidanceThe Kilimanjaro fighters team are some of the hardest workers I have ever met and all so kind and did the best job. Our food made by our chef was always good and he also accommodated to each of our needs as the aroseHiking Kilimanjaro (hk) went above and beyond with their kindness and help
John N2023-04-20Highly recommend Hiking Kilimanjaro [HK] for climbing Kilimanjaro What an amazing adventure! Hiking Kilimanjaro [HK] The Kilimanjaro fighters Team provided us with the greatest guide, cook and porter staff we could have asked for. Safety was their number one priority and because of that, all 8 of my climbing group summited together! Cannot recommend this group enough. If you go, ask for Samuel as your guide!
George Ballis2023-03-02great experience best guides I don’t even know where to start; I feel so fortunate to have Jordan as our leading guide on the trip, Knowledgeable and very smart, The porters were so kind and made our life great felt like am going to another part of life, The people here are so friendly and bent over backward to help us.All in all, this trip was magical. It was so much more than a hike! I recommend Hiking Kilimanjaro without any reservation and if allowed I would have given them 10 stars
Tianye Li2023-03-02A very great experience Very good experience. Great and so friendly warm heart stuff! Definitely worth it !!! Will absolutely come back and recommend to others!
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