Kilimanjaro Dates & Prices 2026

Ultimate Kilimanjaro® was founded by a climber who wanted a safer, more professional standard on the mountain. Since inception, we’ve led clients to the top of Kilimanjaro with proven processes, experienced guides, and high standards for safety. We are not the cheapest option, but deliver exceptional value through strong leadership, quality equipment, and reliable support.

In short, we provide everything you need to have a safe, successful experience. Today, more than 15,000 clients have reached the summit with us.

• 2026 Group Climbs
• 2026 Private Climbs
• 2026 Safaris

For 20 years, Ultimate Kilimanjaro has been the trusted leader on Mount Kilimanjaro.



Group Kilimanjaro Climbs

Our group climbs feature only the best routes on Mount Kilimanjaro: 9 day Northern Circuit, 9 day Northern Circuit (Daytime summit), 8 day Lemosho, 9 day Lemosho (Daytime Summit). These group climbs are scheduled during months that have the best weather and include acclimatization days for increased success rates.



2026 GROUP CLIMBS

Per Person (USD)

Route	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Price (USD)	Trip Availability
8 day Lemosho Route	Jan 4, 2026	Jan 13, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Lemosho Route	Jan 11, 2026☀️	Jan 21, 2026	$3,629	Closed
9 day Lemosho Route	Jan 11, 2026☀️	Jan 21, 2026	$3,629	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Jan 18, 2026	Jan 27, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Jan 25, 2026🌙	Feb 4, 2026	$3,649	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Jan 26, 2026🌙	Feb 4, 2026	$3,299	Closed
7 day Machame Route	Jan 27, 2026🌙	Feb 4, 2026	$2,799	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Feb 1, 2026	Feb 10, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Feb 8, 2026☀️	Feb 18, 2026	$3,649	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Feb 15, 2026	Feb 24, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Feb 23, 2026🌙	Mar 5, 2026	$3,649	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Feb 24, 2026🌙	Mar 5, 2026	$3,299	Closed
Long Rainy Season (Mid-March to Mid-June)
8 day Lemosho Route	Jun 28, 2026	Jul 7, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Lemosho Route	Jul 5, 2026☀️	Jul 15, 2026	$3,629	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Jul 12, 2026	Jul 21, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Jul 21, 2026🌙	Jul 31, 2026	$3,649	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Jul 22, 2026🌙	Jul 31, 2026	$3,299	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Jul 23, 2026🌙	Aug 1, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Lemosho Route	Aug 2, 2026☀️	Aug 12, 2026	$3,629	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Aug 9, 2026	Aug 18, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Aug 16, 2026☀️	Aug 26, 2026	$3,649	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Aug 20, 2026🌙	Aug 30, 2026	$3,649	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Aug 21, 2026🌙	Aug 30, 2026	$3,299	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Aug 30, 2026	Sep 8, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Lemosho Route	Sep 6, 2026☀️	Sep 16, 2026	$3,629	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Sep 13, 2026	Sep 22, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Sep 18, 2026🌙	Sep 28, 2026	$3,649	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Sep 19, 2026🌙	Sep 28, 2026	$3,299	Closed
7 day Machame Route	Sep 20, 2026🌙	Sep 28, 2026	$2,939	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Sep 27, 2026	Oct 6, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Lemosho Route	Oct 4, 2026☀️	Oct 14, 2026	$3,629	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Oct 11, 2026	Oct 20, 2026	$3,299	Closed
9 day Northern Circuit	Oct 18, 2026🌙	Oct 28, 2026	$3,649	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Oct 19, 2026🌙	Oct 28, 2026	$3,299	Closed
Short Rainy Season (November)
8 day Lemosho Route	Dec 6, 2026	Dec 15, 2026	$3,299 $3,099	8 spaces
8 day Lemosho Route	Dec 13, 2026	Dec 22, 2026	$3,299	Closed
8 day Lemosho Route	Dec 18, 2026🎄	Dec 27, 2026	$3,299	1 space
9 day Northern Circuit	Dec 25, 2026🎉☀️	Jan 4, 2027	$3,649	2 spaces
8 day Lemosho Route	Dec 25, 2026🎉	Jan 3, 2027	$3,299	Closed

See 2027 Group Climb Dates & Prices

🌙Summits on/near a full moon
☀️Summits in the daytime
🎄Summits on Christmas day
🎉Summits on New Year’s day



If your dates are not available above, we can arrange a private climb for you.

The arrival dates and departure dates are posted above, with the hiking days in between (i.e., arrive in Moshi/Kilimanjaro Airport on January 4, hike 8 day Lemosho from January 5 to January 12, depart on January 13).

Group climbers are limited to 14 participants and guaranteed to depart, regardless of the number of climbers. These climbs are ideal for solo climbers, couples or anyone who would like to share the Kilimanjaro experience with friendly, like-minded people from around the world.

Our groups are typically made up of climbers from the United States, along with international participants from English-speaking countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The average group is about 60% male and 40% female.



Trip Inclusions/Exclusions

These prices include:

• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (before & after climb)
• Group transport to and from Moshi to the trail head
• Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
• Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
• Private toilet
• Four season, 3 person mountain tents, double occupancy
• Sleeping pad, foam, 1.5 inches thick
• Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
• Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
• Breakfast at hotel

Not included in price:

• Airfare
• Airport transfer
• Lunch or dinner at hotel
• Beverages at hotel
• Personal gear and equipment
• Tips

Costs of additional services:

• Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport, per person, per way $45
  Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per person, per way $60
• Single supplement, for single tent/room, per trip $299
  Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per trip $350
• Extra porter, for excess gear, per day $30
• Extra hotel night in Moshi, check in 2PM, check out 10AM, per double room $99
  Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per double room $125
• Sleeping bag rental, Mountain Hardwear Lamina -20F, per trip 130,000 TSh (about $50)
  No rental reservations necessary, payable only in Tanzanian Shillings by law
• Trekking poles rental, telescopic, per trip 50,000 TsH (about $20)
  No rental reservations necessary, payable only in Tanzanian Shillings by law

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME

Private Kilimanjaro Climbs

For those who want to climb on different dates or routes than our group departures, we offer private climbs. We can organize private climbs on any route, for any length, on any dates, for any size group, subject to staff availability.

See Private Climb Prices

Safari Prices



A wonderful way to relax after a Kilimanjaro climb is to enjoy a safari in Tanzania – the mecca of game viewing. All game drives are done in four wheel drive Toyota Land Cruisers with viewing roofs. Our safari accommodations include standard hotel lodges and permanent tented camps.

We do NOT have group safaris.



2026 PRIVATE SAFARIS

Price Per Person (USD)
(based on group size)

Itinerary	1 person	2 person group	3 person group	4+ person group	Single*
7 day Safari	$6,319	$4,919	$4,449	$4,089	+$450
6 day Safari	$5,399	$4,199	$3,759	$3,459	+$375
5 day Safari	$4,509	$3,459	$3,079	$2,859	+$300
4 day Safari	$3,359	$2,559	$2,309	$2,169	+$225
3 day Safari	$2,449	$1,859	$1,699	$1,599	+$150
2 day Safari	$1,709	$1,309	$1,239	$1,149	+$75
1 day Safari	$549	$389	$349	$329	---

See 2027 Private Safari Prices

*Prices assume shared rooms with double occupancy. Single accommodations add $75 per night.



Trip Inclusions/Exclusions

These prices include: 

• National park gate fees
• Game drives in 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser
• All meals during safari
• Guide/driver
• Accommodation, double or triple occupancy
• Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
• Serengeti supplement fee
• Olduvai Gorge fee
• All Value Added Tax (VAT)

Not included in price:

• Hotel accommodation, before and after safari
• Beverages at the hotel
• Tips

Cost of additional services:

• Serengeti balloon ride, on 5-7 day safaris, per person $599
• Extra hotel night in Arusha, check in 11AM, check out 10AM, per double room $149
  Booked within 60 days of trip start date, per double room $169

We also offer luxury safaris with upgraded accommodations. These lodges and tented camps provide extensive amenities and unrivaled personal attention in Tanzania’s most beautiful places. Availability may be limited so we encourage those seeking to stay in these lodges to book as early as possible. Please contact us for more information.



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 Aude Abbate 
 
2026-11-01
 
 
  
An extraordinary mountain, an even more extraordinary crew

Kilimanjaro is breathtaking. In a few days we walked through rainforest, moorland, lunar deserts and finally the glaciers at the summit, with a sunrise over the clouds we will never forget.

But the real heart of this climb was our team. Henock led us with calm, expertise and constant attention to our health at altitude. Deus was always by our side, encouraging us at the hardest moments. Our cooker made remarkable meals in impossible conditions. And the porters carried everything up the mountain, set up camp before we arrived, and still greeted us with smiles and songs.

We reached the summit because of them. If you climb, take time to learn their names and share moments with them. They are the best part of the journey.

Asante sana to the whole team!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Donovan 
 
2026-10-24
 
 
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You Are the Sum of the Company You Keep
Ultimate Kilimanjaro, as an organization, is phenomenal. Despite unforeseen circumstances, including fires on the mountain that required our group to be rerouted, everything was handled with professionalism, flexibility, and genuine care. Our group of seven climbers was assigned three guides: Barak, Ellis, and Philbert. All three were incredible human beings who genuinely cared about our safety and were committed to seeing every one of us succeed. All seven climbers reached the summit, and everyone experienced minimal to no complications. That speaks volumes about the leadership, preparation, and guidance provided by the Ultimate Kilimanjaro team. My two biggest recommendations for future climbers: Show up prepared. Get into the best physical shape you can, and bring all the required gear. Listen to your guides. Trust their experience, follow their instructions, and respect their guidance. Do these two things, and you will significantly improve your chances of a successful climb. Thank you, Ultimate Kilimanjaro, for being an outstanding resource for people pursuing one of their biggest dreams. The right people make all the difference, and our guides were a perfect example of that. May God continue to bless your organization and the incredible work you do helping people achieve their dreams. Live With Purpose.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rajesh C 
 
2026-10-18
 
 
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KILLIMANJARO 9DAY TRIP I would suggest 9 day trip with ultimate killimanjaro is recommended from my end.
I did the Kilimanjaro trip, in early October via the tour operator "ULTIMATE KILLIMANJARO". one of the most technical guide/ operators of the region, Making the choice of no of days was a difficult one, first i thought off of 7 days with high point drop off (which is a choice available with other tour operator) which seemed to be fantastic idea but later on decided to walk through the rain forest - so ultimate it worked to be 8 days trip, While carrying out careful observations and quotations based on different operators - mainly the professional operator - ALTEZZA, The local operator - Gladys Adventure, The most technical -Ultimate Kilimanjaro , the 9 day itenary of day summit caught my eye - which i would say a great advantage from acclimatization from point of view and a warmer day summit rather than freezing cold summit during midnight start, Now the biggest challenge came when the actual decided was Lemosho - 9 day route but just before a week of the trip start - my operator informed that there is fire on Lemosho route and so on Ronghai route - so we were left with few choices- Machame route (decided by tour operator) and we proceeded as per decision. The Machame route appeared tough as per the perception I had in my mind - but i would compare the second day trip from Machame camp to Shira cave would be similar to 2nd last strech of EBC trip , moving up and down on stone route, For me and other trippers who had EBC experience was easy to digest the route, The scenery was very beautiful in Machame route and at no point we regretted the change of route rather than our group was enjoying the trip with pleasant talks on the way, Let me say that my past EBC trek definitely gave an advantage and mind map what to expect during a high altitude trip, i would highly recommend to go for EBC trek before attempting Kilimanjaro - any route -I would say. I would describe the Kilimanjaro trip as a combination of Mount Batur in Indonesia and EBC. The scree terrain is similar to Mount Batur during downhill, while the distance and elevation gain are comparable to EBC. The main exception is the final summit push, which involves about 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Therefore, prior EBC experience would definitely be an advantage. If you are doing Kalapathhar then i would say there is match on profile for summit day - both are steep and windy, so you derive mental toughness through it. The aim is pole -pole and the mental endurance is the key to success. Dream it - train for it - Conquer it. Consider a longer duration until you set a world record. The longer duration gives you a good acclimatization and muscle relaxation. I would also point out that if you are able to maintain a good appetite from Lava tower and onwards - success is on your side. -on the summit day don't rush - keep your breath calm (suppose 15 steps at time, then deep breath to fill your lings with oxygen). - do not go to high point drop off until you are staying in high altitude - practice box breathing at least 1 week before the trek - do warm up breathing exercises in morning before the start of the trek - always waek shocks in the tent if you are cold feet - carry some music for the summit day, it helps a lot. Just remember it’s not a technical climb - it a discipline to follow during the climb. I do wish a good success to whosoever reads this review.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Agamit Boccara Tidhar 
 
2026-10-11
 
 
  
It was an outstanding experience! 9 days of climbing with the best and most experienced guides, the greatest shef, with his surprising dishes, with the modest porters, with a great smile and caring for us every step of the way.
Before I was even  thinking about my next step, they already saw me, and was there for me.
I thank each and everyone of you good people, for sharing your mountain and culture with us.
It was a miracle moment !
Thank you August,Richard, Sckobba, Prey, Prim and angel Gabriel !
You and all 42 team players are amazing!!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Agamit B 
 
2026-10-11
 
 
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Amazing travel
It was an outstanding experience! 9 days of climbing with the best and most experienced guides, the greatest shef, with his surprising dishes, with the modest porters, with a great smile and caring for us every step of the way. Before I was even thinking about my next step, they already saw me, and was there for me. I thank each and everyone of you good people, for sharing your mountain and culture with us. It was a miracle moment ! Thank you August,Richard, Sckobba, Prey, Prim and angel Gabriel ! You and all 42 team players are amazing!!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Indah Purnama S 
 
2026-10-08
 
 
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Best guides and crews; responsive and fast rescue management
We joined a 6 days private trip to Kilimanjaro (Marangu route) and I am amazed with the crew’s hospitality and attentiveness. We are not the fittest person to climb Kilimanjaro. But the guide (Richardi and Amadeus) helped us along the way and made our dreams to stand at the top of Kilimanjaro came true. Our waiter, Devi, took such a good care of us. He brought our breakfast and dinner to our huts when we were too tired to go to dining hall. After a long summit night, my friend got AMS and needed helicopter to bring him down. Our guides were responsive and called helicopter. The whole rescue process from the helicopter pick up to hospital check was so smooth. In overall, I couldnt ask for a better experience. Thank you Ultimate Kilimanjaro
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remi B 
 
2026-10-06
 
 
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Everlasting memories
I couldn’t have been more delighted and grateful to Ultimate Kilimanjaro. I enjoyed every moment of my trip in Tanzania. Since it was my first time in an African country, I decided to arrive few days before the climb was scheduled. Shawn and Emanuel were able to set up excursions in and around Moshi. As for the ascent on Kilimanjaro, the guide, Richard, the Chef who prepared these delicious meals, the porters, Daniel and the others, Innocent and everyone else on the team, were always encouraging, patient and considerate. I was most touched how caring they were, when I got sick and it was agreed to come down. I will never forget what they did to comfort and reassure me. With Richard and Emanuel’s assistance, transportation to Arusha, hotel reservations and new activities were consequently planned, pending the original scheduled dates for the 3 day safari. The guide/driver, Lalashe, was remarkable, knowledgeable, respectful. I would highly recommend Ultimate Kilimanjaro to anyone, solo traveler or for a group. From the original registration, payments communications, transportations, accommodations, activities…everything went so smoothly. Again, I am most appreciative to everyone. You have given me a once in a lifetime experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 janine327 
 
2026-10-03
 
 
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Hakuna Matata
We did the 8 day LeMosho climb. Our lead guides August and Moro and our assistant guides Ronald, Michael and Gerald were all amazing! They were friendly and focused on every detail to make sure we were safe, had what we needed, and got us up the mountain. Including singing! They educated us along the way about different native plants, animals and the mountain. The porters in our group were the most amazing and hard working people I have ever seen. They took pride in their work! I love that they shared their culture with us through food and song. I would never pick another company to climb with. Ultimate Kilimanjaro is the BEST!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mark H 
 
2026-09-29
 
 
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One team One dream
We can’t thank the Ultimate Kilimanjaro team enough for such a wonderful experience . We have run out of words to adequately describe the team who looked after us on the mountain. From lead guide August, to the incredible team of assistant guides, cooks, camp helpers and porters whose level of expertise, professionalism, care and attention was truly exceptional. And Shawn your pre trip advice and support was invaluable. Climbing Kilimanjaro is an extraordinary experience in itself, but the dedication and support of the entire team lifted it to another level. Throughout the climb, we felt incredibly well looked after, encouraged and supported, both physically and mentally. Their knowledge of the mountain, combined with their genuine warmth and commitment, gave us complete confidence every step of the way. They also made the whole experience a lot of fun with plenty of laughter and good humour along the way which made the challenging days so much more enjoyable. Reaching the summit was a moment we will never forget, and having such an outstanding team alongside us made the achievement all the more special. Thank you to everyone at Ultimate Kilimanjaro for an incredible experience and memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. We cannot praise the whole team highly enough. Hakuna Matata!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Steven K 
 
2026-09-25
 
 
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Lemosho sep 2026
An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Everything was handled with professionalism, care, and attention to detail, and the entire team made our Kilimanjaro climb something we will never forget. A very special mention has to go to Andrew Young, our lead guide. Andrew was outstanding throughout the entire climb. He was incredibly professional, calm, knowledgeable, and precise with every recommendation he gave us. He knew exactly when to push us, when to slow us down, and how to manage each person in the group individually. We always felt that we were in extremely capable hands. What impressed us most was the way Andrew handled every member of the group. He understood that everyone reacts differently to the altitude and the physical and mental challenges of Kilimanjaro, and he adapted perfectly to each of us. His experience, judgment, patience, and encouragement made an enormous difference. We reached the summit, and I genuinely believe we did it because of Andrew. His guidance and leadership were exceptional, particularly during the toughest moments of the climb. The entire team deserves huge credit for making this such a memorable experience, but Andrew truly made our climb special. If you are lucky enough to have him as your lead guide, you are in excellent hands. An unforgettable adventure and an experience I would recommend without hesitation. Thank you, Andrew, and the entire team, for getting us to the Roof of Africa!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Berna Retotar 
 
2026-09-24
 
 
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An Amazing 10-Day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Experience!

Our 10-day Northern Circuit Route with Ultimate Kilimanjaro was truly an unforgettable experience. From the beginning until the end, we felt so well taken care of by the entire team.

Our guides, Nicodemus Gideon (Nico) and Amani John (Amani), were absolutely wonderful. They were kind, patient, knowledgeable, and very professional. Our pace was sometimes quite slow, but they never made us feel pressured or rushed. They patiently waited for us, encouraged us, and always made sure that we were okay. We really appreciated how attentive they were to our safety and comfort throughout the entire trek.

A big thank you also to our chef, August, for the delicious food! We honestly didn’t expect to eat so well on the mountain. Every meal was something we looked forward to after a long day of trekking.

Our waiter, Emmanuel, deserves a special mention as well. His service was truly 5-star. He was always attentive, friendly, and ready to help with whatever we needed. His warm personality made us feel very comfortable throughout the trek.

And of course, we want to thank all of our porters. They were always smiling, respectful, hardworking, and incredibly attentive. They consistently treated us with kindness and respect and were always ready to help whenever we needed anything.

What touched us most was the kindness and respect shown by the entire crew. We never felt like we were just clients—they genuinely looked after us and wanted us to have the best possible experience.

We are so grateful to Nico, Amani, August, Emmanuel, and all the porters for making our 10-day Northern Circuit Route such a special and memorable journey.

Highly recommended! If you’re planning to climb Kilimanjaro, we would definitely recommend Ultimate Kilimanjaro. The entire team made us feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout our adventure.

Thank you for an incredible experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives! ❤️🏔️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bernadette 
 
2026-09-20
 
 
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An Amazing 10-day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Experience
Our 10-day Northern Circuit Route with Ultimate Kilimanjaro was truly an unforgettable experience. From the beginning until the end, we felt so well taken care of by the entire team. Our guides, Nicodemus Gideon (Nico) and Amani John (Amani), were absolutely wonderful. They were kind, patient, knowledgeable, and very professional. Our pace was sometimes quite slow, but they never made us feel pressured or rushed. They patiently waited for us, encouraged us, and always made sure that we were okay. We really appreciated how attentive they were to our safety and comfort throughout the entire trek. A big thank you also to our chef, August, for the delicious food! We honestly didn’t expect to eat so well on the mountain. Every meal was something we looked forward to after a long day of trekking. Our waiter, Emmanuel, deserves a special mention as well. His service was truly 5-star. He was always attentive, friendly, and ready to help with whatever we needed. His warm personality made us feel very comfortable throughout the trek. And of course, we want to thank all of our porters. They were always smiling, respectful, hardworking, and incredibly attentive. They consistently treated us with kindness and respect and were always ready to help whenever we needed anything. What touched us most was the kindness and respect shown by the entire crew. We never felt like we were just clients…they genuinely looked after us and wanted us to have the best possible experience. We are so grateful to Nico, Amani, August, Emmanuel, and all the porters for making our 10-day Northern Circuit Route such a special and memorable journey. Highly recommended! If you’re planning to climb Kilimanjaro, we would definitely recommend Ultimate Kilimanjaro. The entire team made us feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout our adventure. Thank you for an incredible experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives! ❤️🏔️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jeff M 
 
2026-09-19
 
 
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Great experience with Ultimate Kilimanjaro - highly recommended
Our group had a great experience with Ultimate Kilimanjaro during our 8-day Lemosho route kilimanjaro hike. Our guides were Filbert, Richard, Leonard, and Ewalt. I would recommend them all to others. They were professional, experienced, courteous, encouraging, and truly were interested in our success. Beyond our lead guides, the entire staff was very positive and enjoyable. Emmanuel, our meal server, and Gaston, our camp lead really stood out. The food was good and plentiful - thanks to our cook. All staff and porters were friendly and very helpful. Having such positive and supporting staff made the mental and physical challenges of the hiking easier and more enjoyable.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 John Mason 
 
2026-09-09
 
 
  
An Exceptional Kilimanjaro Experience — Highly Recommended
I would like to give my highest recommendation to Ultimate Kilimanjaro for the outstanding support, professionalism, and care they provided throughout our incredible nine-day climb from August 21–29, 2026.
On August 20, we were met by our lead guide, Andrew Mathias, who immediately made us feel welcome and prepared. Andrew took the time to thoroughly explain everything we would encounter during the climb, answered all of our questions, and even took us on a walking tour of Moshi. His friendliness, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm were incredibly reassuring and provided a great sense of comfort as we prepared for what was, for us, a challenging and somewhat intimidating adventure.
When we began our climb on August 21, we met the rest of our guide team: Andrew, MSafari, Gabriel, and Justin. From the very beginning and throughout all nine days, every one of them was cheerful, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. They constantly encouraged us, monitored our well-being, and made our safety their highest priority. Their experience and dedication gave us tremendous confidence throughout the journey.
Our support team was equally exceptional.
Every morning, we were awakened by Innocent, our main waiter, whose pleasant voice and cheerful knock on our tent door was a wonderful way to start each day. He always made sure we were awake and checked on how we had slept before we headed to the mess tent for breakfast.
There, we were treated to outstanding meals prepared by August, our chef. Every meal throughout the entire climb was delicious, plentiful, and remarkably varied considering the remote environment in which we were traveling. We were consistently impressed by the quality of the food, and we certainly never went hungry!
One of the small touches that made a huge difference was receiving our nightly “teddy bear” — a hot-water bottle we placed in our tent to help keep us warm. After long days on the mountain, climbing into a cold tent and having that warm bottle waiting for us was an incredible comfort and something we looked forward to every evening.
Each day when we returned to camp, we were greeted by Gaston, who would carefully brush the dust from our shoes, gaiters, pants, and backpacks. His cheerful personality and friendly smile were always a welcome sight after a long day on the trail. It was another example of the incredible attention to detail shown by the entire Ultimate Kilimanjaro team.
Our group of eight successfully reached our goal, and we could not have done it without the dedication, encouragement, and hard work of our guides and porters. I like to think of the porters as “mountain soldiers,” which is a very fitting description of the incredible effort they put forth every single day. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our journey possible, often carrying tremendous loads while ensuring that we had everything we needed.
Throughout the entire climb, safety was clearly the number-one priority. Our guides constantly monitored us, adjusted the pace when necessary, and made sure we were prepared for each stage of the journey. Their experience, judgment, and genuine concern for our well-being gave us confidence every step of the way.
And then came the moment we had all worked so hard for — success! The celebration dinner afterward was outstanding, and being greeted by August with a congratulations cake was the perfect finishing touch to an unforgettable accomplishment.
I cannot thank Ultimate Kilimanjaro and the entire team enough for making this once-in-a-lifetime adventure so special and memorable. A particular thank-you goes to Andrew Mathias, whose leadership, professionalism, encouragement, and genuine kindness made an enormous difference to our experience.
From the guides and porters to the chefs, waiters, and entire support staff, every member of the Ultimate Kilimanjaro team played an important role in our success.
If you are considering climbing Kilimanjaro, I would recommend Ultimate Kilimanjaro without hesitation. Their professionalism, organization, hospitality, commitment to safety, and genuine care for their clients are second to none.
Thank you, Ultimate Kilimanjaro, for helping us accomplish something we will remember for the rest of our lives.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 John M 
 
2026-09-09
 
 
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An Exception Kilimanjaro Experience — Highly Recommended
I would like to give my highest recommendation to Ultimate Kilimanjaro for the outstanding support, professionalism, and care they provided throughout our incredible nine-day climb from August 21–29, 2026. On August 20, we were met by our lead guide, Andrew Mathias, who immediately made us feel welcome and prepared. Andrew took the time to thoroughly explain everything we would encounter during the climb, answered all of our questions, and even took us on a walking tour of Moshi. His friendliness, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm were incredibly reassuring and provided a great sense of comfort as we prepared for what was, for us, a challenging and somewhat intimidating adventure. When we began our climb on August 21, we met the rest of our guide team: Andrew, MSafari, Gabriel, and Justin. From the very beginning and throughout all nine days, every one of them was cheerful, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. They constantly encouraged us, monitored our well-being, and made our safety their highest priority. Their experience and dedication gave us tremendous confidence throughout the journey. Our support team was equally exceptional. Every morning, we were awakened by Innocent, our main waiter, whose pleasant voice and cheerful knock on our tent door was a wonderful way to start each day. He always made sure we were awake and checked on how we had slept before we headed to the mess tent for breakfast. There, we were treated to outstanding meals prepared by August, our chef. Every meal throughout the entire climb was delicious, plentiful, and remarkably varied considering the remote environment in which we were traveling. We were consistently impressed by the quality of the food, and we certainly never went hungry! One of the small touches that made a huge difference was receiving our nightly “teddy bear” — a hot-water bottle we placed in our tent to help keep us warm. After long days on the mountain, climbing into a cold tent and having that warm bottle waiting for us was an incredible comfort and something we looked forward to every evening. Each day when we returned to camp, we were greeted by Gaston, who would carefully brush the dust from our shoes, gaiters, pants, and backpacks. His cheerful personality and friendly smile were always a welcome sight after a long day on the trail. It was another example of the incredible attention to detail shown by the entire Ultimate Kilimanjaro team. Our group of eight successfully reached our goal, and we could not have done it without the dedication, encouragement, and hard work of our guides and porters. I like to think of the porters as “mountain soldiers,” which is a very fitting description of the incredible effort they put forth every single day. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our journey possible, often carrying tremendous loads while ensuring that we had everything we needed. Throughout the entire climb, safety was clearly the number-one priority. Our guides constantly monitored us, adjusted the pace when necessary, and made sure we were prepared for each stage of the journey. Their experience, judgment, and genuine concern for our well-being gave us confidence every step of the way. And then came the moment we had all worked so hard for — success! The celebration dinner afterward was outstanding, and being greeted by August with a congratulations cake was the perfect finishing touch to an unforgettable accomplishment. I cannot thank Ultimate Kilimanjaro and the entire team enough for making this once-in-a-lifetime adventure so special and memorable. A particular thank-you goes to Andrew Mathias, whose leadership, professionalism, encouragement, and genuine kindness made an enormous difference to our experience. From the guides and porters to the chefs, waiters, and entire support staff, every member of the Ultimate Kilimanjaro team played an important role in our success. If you are considering climbing Kilimanjaro, I would recommend Ultimate Kilimanjaro without hesitation. Their professionalism, organization, hospitality, commitment to safety, and genuine care for their clients are second to none. Thank you, Ultimate Kilimanjaro, for helping us accomplish something we will remember for the rest of our lives.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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