Kilimanjaro Dates & Prices 2027
Ultimate Kilimanjaro® was founded by a climber who wanted a safer, more professional standard on the mountain.
Since inception, we’ve led climbers 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.
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.
2027 GROUP CLIMBS
Per Person (USD)
| Route | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price (USD) | Trip Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Lemosho Route | Jan 9, 2027☀️ | Jan 19, 2027 | $3,629 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Jan 14, 2027🌙 | Jan 24, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jan 15, 2027🌙 | Jan 24, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jan 23, 2027 | Feb 1, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jan 30, 2027 | Feb 8, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Feb 6, 2027☀️ | Feb 16, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Feb 12, 2027🌙 | Feb 22, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Feb 13, 2027🌙 | Feb 22, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Feb 20, 2027 | Mar 1, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Feb 27, 2027 | Mar 8, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Lemosho Route | Jul 3, 2027☀️ | Jul 13, 2027 | $3,629 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Jul 10, 2027🌙 | Jul 20, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jul 11, 2027🌙 | Jul 20, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jul 17, 2027 | Jul 26, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Jul 24, 2027 | Aug 2, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Lemosho Route | Jul 31, 2027☀️ | Aug 10, 2027 | $3,629 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Aug 9, 2027🌙 | Aug 19, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Aug 10, 2027🌙 | Aug 19, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Aug 21, 2027☀️ | Aug 31, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Aug 28, 2027 | Sep 6, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Sep 7, 2027🌙 | Sep 17, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Sep 8, 2027🌙 | Sep 17, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Sep 18, 2027 | Sep 27, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Lemosho Route | Sep 25, 2027☀️ | Oct 4, 2027 | $3,629 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Oct 2, 2027 | Oct 12, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Oct 7, 2027🌙 | Oct 17, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Oct 8, 2027🌙 | Oct 17, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Oct 16, 2027 | Oct 25, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Dec 5, 2027🌙 | Dec 15, 2027 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Dec 6, 2027🌙 | Dec 15, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Dec 11, 2027 | Dec 20, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Dec 18, 2027🎄 | Dec 27, 2027 | $3,299 | Open |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | Dec 24, 2027🎉 | Jan 3, 2028 | $3,649 | Open |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | Dec 25, 2027🎉 | Jan 3, 2028 | $3,299 | Open |
🌙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 2, hike from January 3 to January 11, depart on January 12).
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.
Private Kilimanjaro Climbs
For those who want to climb on different dates or routes than our group departures, we offer private climbs. Private climbs are also for those who would like to keep the group size small to have a more intimate experience on the mountain. Climbers with children or special needs are required to book private climbs for increased individual attention from our guides.
We can organize private climbs on any route, for any length, on any dates, for any size group, subject to staff availability. We fill to capacity many months ahead of time during the high season, so reserve your dates as soon as possible.
2027 PRIVATE CLIMBS
Price Per Person (USD)
| Recommended Routes | 1 person | 2 person | 3 person | 4 person | 5 person | 6 person | 7 person | 8 person | 9 person | 10+ persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 day Northern Circuit☀️ | $6,119 | $4,849 | $4,269 | $3,969 | $3,939 | $3,859 | $3,789 | $3,759 | $3,719 | $3,669 |
| 9 day Northern Circuit | $5,859 | $4,599 | $3,999 | $3,689 | $3,659 | $3,589 | $3,509 | $3,489 | $3,449 | $3,389 |
| 9 day Northern Circuit☀️ | $5,859 | $4,599 | $3,999 | $3,689 | $3,659 | $3,589 | $3,509 | $3,489 | $3,449 | $3,389 |
| 8 day Northern Circuit | $5,199 | $4,149 | $3,639 | $3,349 | $3,339 | $3,269 | $3,209 | $3,169 | $3,129 | $3,089 |
| 9 day Lemosho Route☀️ | $5,779 | $4,519 | $3,959 | $3,669 | $3,639 | $3,569 | $3,489 | $3,469 | $3,419 | $3,369 |
| 8 day Lemosho Route | $5,149 | $4,099 | $3,599 | $3,349 | $3,319 | $3,249 | $3,199 | $3,149 | $3,119 | $3,099 |
| 8 day Rongai Route☀️ | $5,049 | $4,049 | $3,589 | $3,339 | $3,289 | $3,239 | $3,199 | $3,149 | $3,109 | $3,079 |
| 7 day Rongai Route | $4,649 | $3,719 | $3,259 | $3,019 | $2,999 | $2,949 | $2,889 | $2,849 | $2,819 | $2,769 |
| 8 day Machame Route☀️ | $4,989 | $3,969 | $3,549 | $3,309 | $3,289 | $3,189 | $3,159 | $3,099 | $3,069 | $3,059 |
| 7 day Machame Route | $4,539 | $3,649 | $3,209 | $2,989 | $2,969 | $2,899 | $2,849 | $2,819 | $2,789 | $2,779 |
☀️Summits in the daytime
| Other Routes | 1 person | 2 person | 3 person | 4 person | 5 person | 6 person | 7 person | 8 person | 9 person | 10+ persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 day Northern Crater | $6,819 | $5,339 | $4,689 | $4,289 | $4,279 | $4,179 | $4,099 | $4,069 | $4,029 | $3,959 |
| 9 day Lemosho Crater | $6,259 | $4,889 | $4,259 | $3,939 | $3,909 | $3,829 | $3,749 | $3,729 | $3,669 | $3,619 |
| 7 day Lemosho Route | $4,689 | $3,739 | $3,269 | $3,029 | $3,019 | $2,959 | $2,909 | $2,849 | $2,819 | $2,769 |
| 8 day Shira Route | $5,149 | $4,099 | $3,599 | $3,349 | $3,319 | $3,249 | $3,199 | $3,149 | $3,119 | $3,099 |
| 7 day Shira Route | $4,689 | $3,739 | $3,269 | $3,029 | $3,019 | $2,959 | $2,909 | $2,849 | $2,819 | $2,769 |
| 7 day Umbwe Route | $4,659 | $3,699 | $3,249 | $3,019 | $2,979 | $2,949 | $2,879 | $2,849 | $2,819 | $2,779 |
| 6 day Umbwe Route | $4,229 | $3,379 | $2,949 | $2,739 | $2,719 | $2,669 | $2,619 | $2,579 | $2,559 | $2,519 |
| 6 day Rongai Route | $4,209 | $3,339 | $2,929 | $2,709 | $2,699 | $2,639 | $2,589 | $2,569 | $2,529 | $2,489 |
| 6 day Machame Route | $4,089 | $3,289 | $2,889 | $2,699 | $2,669 | $2,669 | $2,589 | $2,539 | $2,519 | $2,479 |
| 6 day Marangu Route | $4,039 | $3,009 | $2,719 | $2,559 | $2,549 | $2,489 | $2,459 | $2,449 | $2,409 | $2,409 |
| 5 day Marangu Route | $3,769 | $2,799 | $2,479 | $2,329 | $2,319 | $2,259 | $2,229 | $2,219 | $2,179 | $2,149 |
| 4 day Mount Meru | $2,549 | $1,999 | $1,649 | $1,599 | $1,569 | $1,599 | $1,549 | $1,539 | $1,519 | $1,499 |
We can operate Kilimanjaro climbs during the low season (April, May and November). However, due to the high probability of rainy conditions, only experienced backpackers should consider climbing in these months. Additionally, we do not operate Shira, Lemosho and Northern Circuit at this time because the rains prevent vehicle access to the trailheads.
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
- 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
Safari Prices
Private Safaris
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.
2027 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 | --- |
*Prices assume shared rooms with double occupancy. Single accommodations add $75 per night.
Private Luxury Safaris
We also offer upgraded luxury accommodations in the unique Serena Hotels and Sopa Lodges. These world class lodges 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.
2027 PRIVATE LUXURY 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 | $7,799 | $5,899 | $5,999 | $5,209 | +$810 |
| 6 day Safari | $6,629 | $5,119 | $5,049 | $4,399 | +$675 |
| 5 day Safari | $5,529 | $4,279 | $4,159 | $3,689 | +$540 |
| 4 day Safari | $4,539 | $3,399 | $3,229 | $2,789 | +$405 |
| 3 day Safari | $3,389 | $2,439 | $2,399 | $2,069 | +$270 |
| 2 day Safari | $2,299 | $1,699 | $1,639 | $1,419 | +$135 |
*Prices assume shared rooms with double occupancy. Single accommodations add $135 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