Kilimanjaro with the Kibo summit and Mawenzi above the clouds and savannah

Kilimanjaro Climb

You choose from seven routes up Kilimanjaro, lasting six to nine days, with huts or tents. The goal is Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres. From 1,714 USD per person for 6 people (Umbwe route, 6 days).

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Seven routesFrom 6 to 9 days, moderate to very demanding, accommodation in huts or tents.
No climbing skills requiredYou hike on trails, not on rock. Fitness matters, climbing technique does not.
Five climate zonesFrom tropical rainforest through heath and alpine desert to the glacier region.
Focus on acclimatisationLonger routes and walking slowly give your body time to adjust to the altitude.

On the way to Uhuru Peak you cross five climate zones: from tropical rainforest through heath and alpine desert to the glacier region. The start is warm, the summit night icy.

You do not need technical climbing skills, but you do need a basic level of fitness and stamina for long trekking days. More important than pace is acclimatisation: longer routes give your body time for the altitude. The overview of the Kilimanjaro routes shows which route suits your fitness and your time frame. The page Kilimanjaro National Park introduces the altitude zones, the wildlife and the park fees.

Female hiker with a red rucksack and hiking poles on a path to the snow-capped Kibo

Facts and figures

Height of Uhuru Peak: 5,895 m
Climate zones: 5
Volcanic cones (Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira): 3
First ascent: 1889

Routes to Uhuru Peak

The seven routes compared: duration from 6 to 9 days, huts only on the Marangu Route, tents otherwise. Prices are per person and depend on the number of people. On request, you can stay overnight at Upper Barafu Camp instead of Barafu Camp; the team will factor this into the quote.

Which route suits you depends on your time, your fitness and the acclimatisation you want. The team in Arusha helps you with the choice. Marangu and Umbwe take 6 days. The 2019 version of the Wilderness Medical Society guideline classified very rapid ascents, such as a Kilimanjaro climb of less than 7 days, as high risk for altitude sickness. The 2024 version classifies risk according to sleeping altitude on the first day and the gain in sleeping altitude per day. More days give your body more time for the altitude.
Route	Price per person	Duration	Accommodation	Difficulty
Marangu Route	from 2,595 USD for 2 people2,147 for 4 · 1,998 for 6 people	6 days	Huts, summit camp Kibo Hut	moderate, demanding summit day
Machame Route	from 2,625 USD for 2 people2,075 for 4 · 1,891 for 6 people	7 days	Tents, summit camp Barafu Camp	demanding
Lemosho Route	from 3,101 USD for 2 people2,384 for 4 · 2,144 for 6 people	8 days	Tents, summit camp Barafu Camp	moderate to demanding
Rongai Route	from 2,845 USD for 2 people2,188 for 4 · 1,969 for 6 people	7 days	Tents, summit camp Kibo Hut	moderate, demanding summit stage
Shira Route	from 2,696 USD for 2 people2,069 for 4 · 1,860 for 6 people	7 days	Tents, summit camp Barafu Camp	moderate to demanding
Umbwe Route	from 2,367 USD for 2 people1,878 for 4 · 1,714 for 6 people	6 days	Tents, summit camp Barafu Camp	very demanding
Northern Circuit Route	from 3,354 USD for 2 people2,605 for 4 · 2,356 for 6 people	9 days	Tents, summit camp School Hut	moderate to demanding

Services

What is included

Included

Kilimanjaro National Park fees
Camping fees, hut fees on the Marangu Route
Rescue fee
Crew on the mountain: mountain guide, cook and porters
Tents on the mountain on all routes except Marangu
Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to the start of the route and back after the descent

Not included

International flights
Visa costs for Tanzania
Mandatory travel insurance for Tanzania
Tips
Hotel nights before and after the climb (can be booked on request)

How your Kilimanjaro climb takes shape

Five steps from your enquiry to being picked up at Kilimanjaro Airport. Nothing is binding until you book.

Today
Enquiry
Travel season, fitness, experience and your time frame, three minutes in the form.
Within 24 hours
Your reply
The team replies, then Wildfinder develops the route, duration and accommodation with you.
Until it's right
Customisation
Coordinate acclimatisation days, equipment, transfers and a possible safari after the trek.
With the booking form
Booking
With the signed booking form your trip is booked. The deposit (40%) is due immediately after you receive the invoice. You pay the balance no later than 8 weeks before the start of the trip. If you book less than 8 weeks before, the full trip price (100%) is due with the invoice. Details under Payment.
On the day of arrival
Pick-up
Your guide waits for you at Kilimanjaro Airport and takes you to the start of your route.

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Guests on Wildfinder Safaris

“Our second trip to Tanzania took us to the mountains this time. We wanted to climb Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. The Wildfinder team worked out and planned this adventure perfectly. The crew around our chief guide Richard was exceedingly helpful and friendly. […] Everyone in the crew was concerned about our wellbeing […]. Even though we unfortunately did not reach the summit due to illness, it was a magnificent time […].”
Christa and ChrisJanuary 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German
“Our trip was divided into two parts, first the ascent of Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route and then just under a week of safari. […] Compared to other providers we had (on request) the luxury of camp beds and our own toilet tent, which was really worth a lot […]. The subsequent safari through Serengeti, Ndutu and Ngorongoro was simply incredible. […] That way we saw all of the Big Five […].”
Hannes H.January 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German
“In Tanzania we saw everything we had hoped for in the various national parks and can recommend Wildfinders and Tanzania without reservation.”
Philipp K.November 2025 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German

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Planned and guided by Wildfinder Safaris in Arusha

Wildfinder Safaris (Wildfinder Tours & Safaris Limited) plans private Tanzania safaris, Zanzibar stays and Kilimanjaro climbs. The tour operator, founded in 2018 by four Tanzanian and German partners, is based in Usa River near Arusha. The team works with guides, has access to 12 vehicles, is reachable locally during the trip and looks after guests in German, English and Spanish. Wildfinder Safaris holds TALA licence 033221 and is a member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO).

More about the Wildfinder Safaris team

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Locally run in Tanzania, certified guides, fair prices

Reply within 24 hoursThe team replies to every enquiry within 24 hours.
Direct local operatorThe German-Tanzanian team is based in Usa River near Arusha.
Certified guidesSome guides have 10 to 20 years of experience; the team trains juniors with Francis.
Fair and clear pricesYou book without intermediaries, directly with the operator.

TALA 033221TALA tour-operator licence, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
TATOTanzania Association of Tour Operators
KilimanjaroKINAPA licence, Wildfinder Mountain Climbers
Tripadvisor5.0 based on 47 reviews

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Every trip with Wildfinder Safaris supports both projects in the region.

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Nkoaranga Orphanage

The Nkoaranga orphanage at the foot of Mount Meru has existed since 1997; around 30 children up to the age of three live there with 12 carers. Instead of a fixed contribution, Wildfinder Safaris regularly buys supplies for the orphanage: groceries, toiletries and similar items.

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Wildlife · Mkomazi

WildlifeNOW

WildlifeNOW is a Kora Project programme at Mkomazi National Park: it protects black rhinos and African wild dogs, maintains their populations through breeding and safeguards the ecosystem. It also raises awareness in the surrounding communities, and Wildfinder Safaris supports the programme.

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Questions about the Kilimanjaro climb

Do you need technical climbing skills?

No, you do not need any technical climbing skills. You walk on paths, and a good basic level of fitness and stamina is enough. The biggest challenge is the altitude, which is why acclimatisation and a suitable route matter.

When are the dry seasons?

The dry months are January to early March and late June to September. The paths are then mostly dry and visibility is clear. The mountain can generally be climbed all year round.

How are you supported if you have altitude problems?

Your guides are trained in dealing with altitude sickness and monitor your condition. If symptoms occur, they respond immediately and, in an emergency, organise a rapid descent.

What accommodation is there on the mountain?

Only on the Marangu Route do you sleep in permanent mountain huts. On all other routes you spend the night in tents.

What food does the team provide?

The team cooks for you: breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered throughout the tour. You also receive filtered and boiled water.

How long does the ascent take on summit night?

Allow 6 to 8 hours for the night-time ascent to Uhuru Peak. It is cold and the air is thin. This section is the toughest of the tour.