Kilimanjaro & East Africa · trek
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, Expedition Advisor. Two decades in the mountains, the Seven Summits, two Everest expeditions.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026
Guides listing a price: 8 of 21 (8 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 marked. These are starting prices, not quotes.
ERTI 4.75 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 14 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Oct 2026
Price: From $2,600 USD · guide-listed price for this location · listed up to $3,700 USD · 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 USD · 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 4.41 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 4.05 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 USD · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.15 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 USD · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.38 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Jul 2024
Price: No recent price listed
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 USD · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 3.79 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Apr 2024
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.02 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 USD · last updated Aug 2026
ERTI 3.72 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Apr 2026
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.76 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: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Kilimanjaro
Last review: Jun 2024
Price: No recent price listed
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
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | From price | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altezza Travel | 5.0★ | 14 | October 2026 | From $2,600 USD · updated January 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Bundi Travel | 5.0★ | 9 | September 2026 | From $2,100 USD · updated August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 3 | H.E.C. Kilimanjaro and Safaris Limited | 5.0★ | 10 | February 2026 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 4 | Peak Planet | 5.0★ | 5 | September 2026 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 5 | Climbing The Seven Summits | 5.0★ | 5 | May 2026 | From $6,495 USD · updated March 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Kilimanjaro Umoja Tours | 5.0★ | 3 | August 2025 | From $1,800 USD · updated June 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Dodo Group Tanzania Limited | 5.0★ | 4 | November 2022 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Nafika Tours | 5.0★ | 2 | June 2026 | From $1,750 USD · updated June 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 9 | G-family Adventures Safaris | 5.0★ | 3 | July 2024 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 10 | Great Lake Expedition | 5.0★ | 3 | May 2021 | From $1,000 USD · updated June 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 11 | Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures | 5.0★ | 2 | April 2024 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 12 | Aardvark Expeditions Limited | 5.0★ | 1 | August 2026 | From $1,938 USD · updated August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 13 | Twiga Hiking Travel | 5.0★ | 1 | July 2026 | From $1,620 USD · updated August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 14 | Explore Active | 5.0★ | 1 | April 2026 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 15 | Furtenbach Adventures | 5.0★ | 1 | March 2026 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 16 | Tranquil Kilimanjaro | 5.0★ | 1 | December 2025 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 17 | Nyamera Treks And Safaris | 5.0★ | 1 | May 2025 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 18 | Lake Zone Climbers & Safaris | 5.0★ | 1 | January 2025 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 19 | Ian Taylor Trekking | 5.0★ | 1 | June 2024 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 20 | Step to Kilimanjaro | 5.0★ | 1 | October 2019 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 21 | Ascend Tanzania | 1.6★ | 2 | April 2026 | – | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
Counted by matching keywords in the 71 reviews for this route; a review counts once per theme.
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ERTI 4.93 overall
Based in United States
ERTI 4.82 overall
Based in New Zealand
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
ERTI 4.19 overall
Based in Tanzania
ERTI 3.33 overall
Based in Tanzania
No ERTI yet
Based in Kenya
No ERTI yet
Based in Tanzania
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.
The main climbing routes on Kilimanjaro are Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, the Northern Circuit and Umbwe; the Shira route starts high on the Shira Plateau and soon joins the Lemosho route. Most itineraries take 5 to 9 days, and longer itineraries allow more time to acclimatise. Marangu is the only route with hut accommodation, while the others use tents. Most guides offer several routes, so travellers can ask their guide which one suits them.
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).
Starting prices set by each operator. These are starting prices, not quotes.
| Guide | From | Listed up to | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lake Expedition | $1,000 USD | $3,000 USD | Guide-listed (package) | Jun 2026 |
| Twiga Hiking Travel | $1,620 USD | $2,430 USD | Guide-listed (package) | Aug 2026 |
| Nafika Tours | $1,750 USD | $2,200 USD | Guide-listed (package) | Jun 2026 |
| Kilimanjaro Umoja Tours | $1,800 USD | $2,500 USD | Guide-listed (package) | Jun 2026 |
| Aardvark Expeditions Limited | $1,938 USD | — | Guide-listed (package) | Aug 2026 |
| Bundi Travel | $2,100 USD | $4,200 USD | Guide-listed (package) | Aug 2026 |
| Altezza Travel | $2,600 USD | $3,700 USD | Guide-listed (location) | Jan 2026 |
| Climbing The Seven Summits | $6,495 USD | — | Guide-listed (location) | Mar 2026 |
Altezza Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
My daughter (34), her friend (30) and I (66) just returned from Tanzania, where we climbed Kilimanjaro with Altezza October 2-8. I’m writing this review not because anyone asked, but because Altezza Travel earned it! From the moment we reserved our space on our seven-day Machame…
By Chris M.
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.
Rating: the average star rating of the guide's verified reviews for Kilimanjaro, with the number of reviews. Order: by those reviews: 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. Unclaimed: the company has not claimed its ExpedReview profile. Prices: starting prices set by each operator, with the date they were last updated. Each guide sets prices in their own currency. Prices not updated in over a year are marked. Every review is checked by our team before it's published, and guides cannot pay for a better rating.
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Last updated 17 October 2026 (newest review or price update for this route).
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As of 19 October 2026, 21 operators have 71 verified client reviews for Kilimanjaro climb on ExpedReview.
Altezza Travel is ranked first, with 5.0★ from 14 reviews (latest October 2026). The ranking is built from verified client reviews for Kilimanjaro climb, and recent reviews count more.
8 operators show "from" prices, from $1,000 USD (Great Lake Expedition, updated June 2026) to $6,495 USD (Climbing The Seven Summits, updated March 2026). These are starting prices supplied by the operators, not quotes; check the current price with the operator.
Every review is checked by hand by our team before it's published. Critical reviews stay up, and paying ExpedReview never changes the ranking.
The latest verified review for Kilimanjaro climb is from October 2026. 42 of 71 reviews were published in the last 24 months.