Mount Kilimanjaro Climbs:  General information, prices, and group dates

General Information:  At 19,341 feet, Kilimanjaro is the tallest peak on the African continent.  It is truly an accessible dream for those who love mountains and adventure.  Anyone who is reasonably fit can climb Mount Kilimanjaro.  It is a multi-day trek with no technical climbing.  This is the world's highest freestanding mountain, which lies at 3 degrees south of the Equator.  You will be fully supported by our outstanding crew and guides.  Porters carry all the camping gear, food, tents, and luggage. Our trail chefs will amaze you with wonderful food served in a comfortable dining tent complete with table and chairs.  Our crew brings hot coffee, tea, or cocoa to your tent for your morning wake-up call. As you climb, they will be beside you with a friendly smile and a helping hand if you need it. 

What sets Serengeti Pride Safaris & Kilimanjaro Climbs apart from other companies?  Just ask our clients, many of whom are happy to serve as references!  See what our clients have to say here:  Testimonials

- Our Clients repeatedly tell us that our camps and crews are the very best they see anywhere on Kilimanjaro - by far! 

- High ratio of porters to clients ("phenomenal" according to our clients) 

- Great quality camp equipment:  2 climbers per 4 person Mountain Hardwear Trango 4 expedition tent (single tent upon request/supplement applies), mess tent with folding table and chairs, portable camp toilet with privacy tent (no outhouses!)

- We don't charge a single supplement to solo travelers unless you request a single; we give you the option to be matched with another group member of the same gender 

- Oxygen and Gamow bag (hyperbaric chamber) on every climb for emergencies

- Highly trained porters and guides who work well together; they will do everything possible to ensure your climb is successful, safe, and enjoyable

- Longer routes = extremely high summit succes rates and more enjoyable experiences

- Fair porter treatment and wages:  We are "Partners for Responsible Travel" with KPAP, Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project www.kiliporters.org

- Delicious mountain meals and picnic lunches - no boiled egg and bagged lunch for you on Kilimanjaro

- We can provide gluten free and vegetarian meals

- Our company owners will personally respond to your questions and handle your booking and logistics; on some trips a company owner will even be your trip leader (and if not, they have personally overseen all trip preparation and logistics that are implement by our wonderful guides and porters) 

Prices for specific group dates listed below:

8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp route:  $2,600 US Dollars per person

7 day/6 night Machame route:  $2,400 US Dollars per person

***Prices are based on twin or double occupancy

Prices for other dates/routes:  Please contact us - price will vary depending on number in the group, as well as number of days climbing, and whether you want a private climb or start a new open group departure.

Our prices include park fees (subject to any government increase after booking), airport transfers on assigned group arrival/departure days (Kilimanjaro Airport), all meals from supper on arrival day through lunch on departure day. Two nights lodging before the climb, and one night after the climb, are included at Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha www.ilborusafarilodge.com  . Upgrade to Arumeru River Lodge www.arumerulodge.com or Mount Meru Game Lodge www.intimate-places.com in the lovely countryside of Usa River village outside Arusha, for $225 USD additional.  Rooms/tents are based on twin or double occupancy. If you are traveling alone, we will match you up with someone of the same gender to share unless you prefer to pay a single supplement. Our single supplement is usually $50 USD per lodge night (though it can vary by lodge) and $250 USD for a single climb tent on Kilimanjaro.  Our prices exclude tips/gratuities, bottled water/beverages/alcohol in lodges, travel visa ($50-$100 USD), personal items. Sleeping bags, inflatable Thermarest-type sleeping pad, and trekking poles are not included but can be rented from us along with other items of gear/clothing, or bring your own.

Arrive in Tanzania two days prior to the climb start date so you can attend climb briefing & gear check the day prior to the climb start date.  Delayed luggage and jet lag are common problems so we do not advise flying in the day before your climb starts; if possible you should have 2 nights and one full day in Tanzania before your climb starts.

Private climbs, additional group departure dates, and other routes can be added upon request, just let us know if our existing dates or routes don't match your travel plans.  Group size limit is 16 climbers but can be limited to smaller group size by special request on booking (for certain dates) if you prefer small group size (price varies for smaller group size requests).  We can also accommodate larger private groups by request.

2012:

January 30, 2012 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Southern Circuit route. 

February 19, 2012 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Crater Camp Route.  Optional pre or post climb safari extension can include the Great Migration in Serengeti. 

March 19, 2012 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route. Optional Great Migration safari extension to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

June 19, 2012  8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route.  Optional pre or post climb Great Migration safari extension to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

July 23, 2012 7 day/6 night Machame Route. Optional safari extension available.   2 person minimum to confirm.

August 1, 2012 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route.  Optional safari extension available.

September 3, 2012 7 day/6 night Machame Route. Optional safari extension available.  2 person minimum to confirm.

September 18, 2012 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route.  Optional safari extension available.

October 4, 2012 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route.  Optional safari extension available.

October 14, 2012 7 day/6 night Machame Route.  Optional safari extension available.

December 29, 2012 Climb over New Year's!  8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route.  Add an optional safari extension if you'd like - pre-climb safari over Christmas or post-climb safari in January.  Often at this time of year we see can see the Great Migration in Serengeti.

2013:

See December 29, 2012 for our New Year's climb.

January 21, 2013 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Southern Circuit Route.  Optional Great Migration safari extension to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

February 8, 2013 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route. Optional Great Migration safari extension to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

March 6, 2013 8 day/7 night Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp Route. Optional Great Migration safari extension to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

Budget lodging:  if you like simple local accomodations that support a good cause (comfortable and safe but facilities not to the standard of a lodge), you can save if you book your climb without lodging and stay at simple bed and breakfast rooms run as a fundraiser by a local nonprofit organization:  http://s104417474.onlinehome.us/adra2/about-us/our-campus/ (this is best for flexible travelers who are comfortable in hostel-level accomodations; ask us for more information).

Climb Options:

• Private climbs:  You can climb Mount Kilimanjaro on a private trip we arrange just for you and your friends or family.  You tell us when you want to go and we'll make it happen. 
• Group departure dates:  You can choose to join other trekkers to keep costs lower and enjoy the trail together on one of our group Kilimanjaro climb departures.  We frequently add new dates, so please contact us if what we have listed doesn't work for your schedule.

Climbing Routes: 

• Please see the Lemosho (also known as "Shira") Western Breach Route and Southern Circuit Route pages for full descriptions of these 8 day/7 night routes.  They have historically around 98% success rates and due to a night at Crater Camp, your summit ascent is in the daylight rather than hiking all night.  Our favorite is the Lemosho/Western Breach/Crater Camp route for its less crowded camps, daytime summit ascent, and spectacular views.   Lemosho/Southern Circuit is our next favorite, for those who prefer to avoid the Western Breach (but this has some more crowded camps due to sharing some nights with Machame route).  For those who are especially concerned about altitude effects, sometimes we schedule an extra acclimatization day i.e. 9 day/8 night option. 
• The Machame 7 or 6 day ("Whiskey") route is a good option if your time is limited but it allows less time for acclimatization and is more crowded than Lemosho route (especially Lemosho/Western Breach route). Machame Route
• We do not recommend the shorter routes such as Marangu ("Coca-Cola") route on Kilimanjaro.  Although it is less expensive and shorter, summit success rates are low due to the fast ascents and more chance of altitude illness.  Both Rongai and Marangu have a longer summit approach distance on summit day.  But, we will schedule them upon request if you prefer.
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  Our longer western approaches (Lemosho and Machame...especially Lemosho) offer much more acclimatization time, more pristine scenery, and fewer crowds....not to mention a much higher chance of summiting safely and happily. 

Please contact us for information on private trips as well as our group departures.