Kilimanjaro & East Africa · climb
Top guides for Kilimanjaro, ranked by their reviews here: Altezza Travel (★ 5.0, 13 reviews), Bundi Travel (★ 5.0, 9 reviews), H.E.C. Kilimanjaro and Safaris Limited (★ 5.0, 10 reviews). ExpedReview is a specialist review platform for high-altitude mountaineering. Every review is checked by our team before it's published, and guides cannot pay for a better rating.
Guides listing a price: 13 of 21 (13 updated in the past 12 months). Guide-listed "from" prices: $1,000–$6,495 USD.
Ordered by each guide's verified reviews on Kilimanjaro: the star rating, adjusted so one or two reviews, or only old ones, count for less than many recent ones. Ties go to the guide with more reviews on Kilimanjaro. ERTI reflects a company's trustworthiness, reputation and ratings across the industry, and more. Out of 5, built from reviews we verify and many other factors. Not a rating for this place. Prices not updated in over a year are flagged; prices older than 3 years, and prices imported from the old site that the guide never edited, are hidden.
ERTI 4.72 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 13 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Sep 2026
Price: From $2,600 USD · guide-listed price for this location · listed up to $3,700 · last updated Jan 2026
ERTI 4.81 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 9 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Sep 2026
Price: From $2,100 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 10 packages) · listed up to $4,200 · last updated Aug 2026
ERTI 4.60 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 10 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Feb 2026
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.42 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Sep 2026
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.90 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: May 2026
Price: From $6,495 USD · guide-listed price for this location · last updated Mar 2026
ERTI 4.06 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Aug 2025
Price: From $1,800 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 3 packages) · listed up to $2,500 · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.16 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 4 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Nov 2022
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 3.99 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Jun 2026
Price: From $1,750 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 4 packages) · listed up to $2,200 · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.39 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Jul 2024
Price: From $1,500 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 2 packages) · listed up to $2,283 · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 3.89 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: May 2021
Price: From $1,000 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 12 packages) · listed up to $3,000 · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 3.80 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Apr 2024
Price: From $1,480 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 3 packages) · listed up to $2,195 · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.03 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Aug 2026
Price: From $1,938 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Aug 2026
ERTI 3.74 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Jul 2026
Price: From $1,620 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 3 packages) · listed up to $2,430 · last updated Aug 2026
ERTI 3.72 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Apr 2026
Price: From $2,200 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 3 packages) · listed up to $2,700 · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.77 overall
Based in Austria
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Mar 2026
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 3.68 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Dec 2025
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 3.86 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: May 2025
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 3.64 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Jan 2025
Price: From $1,655 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 3 packages) · listed up to $2,065 · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Jun 2024
Price: From $3,950 USD · guide-listed price for this location · listed up to $6,500 · last updated Jan 2026
ERTI 3.55 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Oct 2019
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 2.72 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 1.6 · 2 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Apr 2026
Price: No recent price listed
Pro guides who run trips here but have no reviews for Kilimanjaro yet.
ERTI 4.93 overall
Based in United States
ERTI 4.82 overall
Based in New Zealand
Price: From $5,700 USD · guide-listed price for this location · last updated Jan 2026
ERTI 4.61 overall
Based in United States
Price: From $5,500 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Jul 2026
ERTI 4.19 overall
Based in Tanzania
Price: From $1,850 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 2 packages) · listed up to $2,500 · last updated May 2026
ERTI 3.33 overall
Based in Tanzania
Price: From $1,628 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 3 packages) · listed up to $7,478 · last updated Jul 2026
No ERTI yet
Based in Tanzania
Price: From $1,797 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Aug 2026
First recorded summit by Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889 via Marangu route. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Over 50,000 climbers attempt the summit annually, with 65% success rate. The mountain holds spiritual significance for the Chagga people who have lived on its slopes for centuries.
Machame Route (6-7 days): Most popular "Whiskey Route", scenic with high success rate. Marangu Route (5-6 days): Only route with hut accommodation, "Coca-Cola Route". Lemosho Route (7-8 days): Remote, scenic approach from west. Rongai Route (6-7 days): Approaches from Kenya, drier conditions. Northern Circuit (9 days): Longest route, highest success rate at 95%. Umbwe Route (5-6 days): Steepest, most challenging, for experienced climbers only.
Weather: Climbers find themselves travelling through different climate zones when climbing Kilimanjaro. Weather will depend on the time of year you climb, but average temperatures at base camp tend to be around 24°C. Summit temperatures can range from -7°C to -29°C., Best Time to Visit: January to March, June to October, Average Expedition Length 5-9 Days
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the official currency. USD is widely accepted and preferred for park fees, guides, and tips. Bring clean, post-2006 USD bills. ATMs available in Moshi and Arusha. Credit cards accepted at hotels but carry cash for tips (budget $150-300 USD for crew tips).
Official: Swahili (Kiswahili), English. Local: Chagga language spoken by mountain communities. English is widely spoken by guides and in tourist areas. Basic Swahili phrases appreciated: "Jambo" (hello), "Asante" (thank you), "Pole pole" (slowly slowly - the climbing motto).
Bundi Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Our group of eight people had an incredible time on the mountain. Everything started well at the airport, where our driver was waiting for us with a placard and a big smile. After a relaxing stay at the Brubru Hotel, we set off on the 8 days Lemosho route. The trek was a huge…
By Tannetje N.
Altezza Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Climbing Kili with Altezza was honestly a great experience. They've got a big team of pros, both of the mountain and during preparations. Their gear warehouse is huge - i rented pretty much everything i needed, and all the stuff was good quality and comfortable. the food on…
By Verified Reviewer
Altezza Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
the whole experience went way beyond my expectations. Kilimanjaro was my fifth climb and i honestly had no idea a mountain trip could be this comfortable., Altezza is next-level when it comes to little details. the care from the guides and the team is har to put into words - you…
By Verified Reviewer
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
An unforgettable experience with Peak Planet. I did the 8-day Lemosho Route with Peak Planet and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our guides were fantastic — knowledgeable, attentive, encouraging, and a lot of fun to spend eight days with. The entire crew was…
By Christine R.
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The Peak Planet team made Kilimanjaro a truly once in a lifetime experience. Our trek was lead by Msuri who is a wealth of knowledge. John and Victor were the assistant guides, who where incredible. And the food, AMAZING. It was their ethical porter treatment that set them apart…
By Anonymous
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Great crew of porters and guides. I was a solo climber and the group I was with couldn’t have been better. Awesome experience
By Terry M.
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Absolutely the best service and the best staff I have ever experienced anywhere. They were at tentative 24 hours a day and did everything humanly possible to make sure our dreams came true Everyone in our group summoned and was safe and sound
By Todd S.
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The guides, porters, waiters, and cook made this experience special. The team was constantly there to encourage and support group. They constantly provided love to us to help us meet our goal.
By Zach A.
Bundi Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Our 8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek with Bundi Travel was an amazing experience. Our chief guide, Seba, together with Lizbeth, Eric our cook, and the whole porter team, did a fantastic job from start to finish. Even though summit night was very cold on the seventh day, all five…
By Bessie G.
Aardvark Expeditions Limited
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Kilimanjaro Climb and Ngorongoro Safari - Team Aardvark did an excellent job. I felt very comfortable and safe, everything was provided that I needed. I will definitely recommend Aardvark. Thank you!
By Ashish B.
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