Kilimanjaro climb cost

6 days—Save 10% of the most affordable Kilimanjaro climb cost which is from $1300 to $3500 per hiker; this price allows climbers to summit Mount Kilimanjaro.

$1300-3500 USD

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Safari summary

The cost of a Kilimanjaro climb can vary widely depending on several factors, including the route you choose, the number of days on the mountain, the level of service and accommodations, the tour operator you select, and any additional amenities or services included in the package.

Here's the most affordable cost range for a Kilimanjaro climb:

1. Budget Range: $1,000 - $2,000
These are typically budget options with fewer amenities and services.
Basic accommodations and meals are provided.
Group sizes may be larger.
The success rate might be slightly lower due to less acclimatization time.

2. Mid-Range: $2,000 - $4,000
These packages often offer more comfortable accommodations and better support.
Smaller group sizes for more personalized attention.
Better quality gear and food options.
Higher success rates are due to better acclimatization.

3. Luxury: $4,000 and above
These packages offer a higher level of comfort and service.
Smaller groups or even private climbs.
Premium accommodations and dining options.
High-quality gear and additional amenities.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals

What’s not included?

Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising(ft.): (3,000m): 56,000ft Stretch: 11 km Hiking time: 5-7 hours According to the Machame Route departure dates and costs, it takes 50 minutes to get from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to begin our Kilimanjaro climbing. On their route to the Machame gate, hikers will travel through the settlement of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. After leaving the park, the hiker(s) will head up a winding path through a rain forest.

Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising (ft.): 10,200ft / 3,100m to 12,600ft / 3,840m • Stretch: 9 km • Hiking time: 4-6 hours • Climatic habitat: Moorland • Shelter: Full Board Shira Cave Camp After breakfast, we depart the rain forest's glades and proceed uphill, traversing the valley over a precarious rocky ridge. Until we reach the Shira campground, the trail now curves to the west via a river gorge.

Shira Camp

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950m) • Hiking time: 5-7 hours walking • Rising: 12,600ft / 3,840m to 12,700ft / 3,860m • Stretch: 15 km This is a long and challenging day, covering a distance of around 10 km (6 miles) with a net elevation gain of 720 meters (2,360 feet).

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4600m) • Hiking time: 6-8 hours • Rising: 4000m / 13,000ft to 4700m / 15,350ft • Stretch: 9 km • Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert • Shelter: Barafu Camp As you gain elevation, the temperature will start to drop and you may experience some mild altitude sickness symptoms like headaches or nausea. Be sure to drink plenty of water and rest as needed. The Barranco Wall is a highlight of the trek, but it can be intimidating for some hikers.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising (ft): 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,343ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft • Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down • Climatic habitat: Arctic Hiker(s) and the team will begin their ascent of the summit very early in the morning (between midnight and two in the morning). The hiker(s) and the team will move northwest and climb through thick scree in the direction of Stella Point on the crater rim.

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp to Moshi or Moshi

Kilimanjaro

Descend (ft): 3090m/10,150ft • Stretch: 10 km • Hiking time: 3-4 hours After breakfast, we continue the descent to the Mweka Park Gate, where you can pick up your summit certificates. It could be muddy and damp at lower altitudes. Trekking poles and gaiters will be useful. Most likely, shorts and t-shirts will suffice (keep rain gear and warmer clothing on hand). At this point, our six-day fixed departure dates and price Kilimanjaro climbing along the Machame Trail comes to an end.

Moshi or Moshi

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