Lemosho
Two days across the Shira Plateau, the most scenic approach on the mountain, with quieter trails and a climb-high, sleep-low rhythm.
Private Kilimanjaro climbs
One mountain. A thousand personal victories.
Your dates, your people and a dedicated local crew. Walk slowly, find your rhythm and share the trail with a team whose story began at the foot of this mountain.
FIND YOUR WAY UP
Six routes. One summit.
Each route reaches Uhuru Peak by a different side of the mountain. Longer itineraries give your body more time to adjust to the altitude; reaching the summit is always subject to conditions and your guide’s safety assessment.
| Route | Days on the mountain | Approach | Sleeping | Acclimatisation | Crowds | Private, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LemoshoMost recommended | 7–8 days | WestLondorossi Gate | Tents | Excellent | Low | $2,350 |
| Marangu | 5–6 days | South-eastMarangu Gate | Mountain huts | Weakest | High | $1,600 |
| Machame | 6–7 days | South-westMachame Gate | Tents | Very good | Moderate–high | $2,050 |
| Rongai | 6–7 days | NorthRongai Gate | Tents | Moderate | Low | $2,050 |
| Umbwe | 6–7 days | SouthUmbwe Gate | Tents | Limited | Very low | $2,120 |
| Northern Circuit | 9–10 days | West, then northLondorossi Gate | Tents | Best of all | Very low | $2,800 |
Days on the mountain exclude your arrival night. “Private, from” is the published per-person price for the largest private group on that route; smaller groups pay more per person, as shown on each package below.
PRIVATE CLIMB PACKAGES
Choose your route. Then your days.
Published prices per person in USD, from the largest private group to a solo climber. Each package includes your full day-by-day itinerary and what is included.
Marangu
The only route with hut accommodation instead of tents. We recommend the 6-day itinerary for an extra acclimatisation day.
Machame
The most climbed route: the Barranco Wall scramble, the Karanga Valley and a summit push from Barafu Camp.
Rongai
The only northern approach: drier, open country near the Kenyan border, quieter trails and a descent via Marangu.
Umbwe
The steepest, most direct ascent through atmospheric rainforest. Best for experienced high-altitude trekkers.
Northern Circuit
The longest and quietest route, circling the remote northern slopes that most climbers never see, with the most time to acclimatise.
WHERE YOU STAY
Before the mountain. A night at the farm.
Kibo View Farm Lodge brings another side of Nyange to your journey: time on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, food from the farm and a welcome from our local team.
- Settle inArrive at the farm and meet the Nyange team.
- PrepareYour guide runs through the climb and checks your equipment.
- GatherDinner from the farm, around the fire.
Every private climb package begins with a night at Kibo View Farm Lodge in Moshi. Ask us about extra nights before or after your climb or safari.
Discover Kibo View Farm LodgeAbout the film
An evening at Kibo View Farm Lodge: chairs around a fire on the lawn, fire performers and acrobats entertaining guests, guests applauding, and a shared outdoor meal beneath a canopy. The soundtrack is music; the film tells its story through the images.
PREFER TO SHARE THE TRAIL?
Join a group climb.
Weekly departures on Marangu, Machame, Lemosho and Rongai, with no minimum group size. Solo travellers pay the same published price.
BEFORE YOU GO
Useful reading.
Our guides to the questions climbers ask us most, from choosing a route to packing for summit night.
- Choosing a routeKilimanjaro routes guideCompare all six routes on difficulty, scenery, duration and cost.
- When to goThe best time to climb KilimanjaroA month-by-month look at weather, trail conditions and crowds.
- AltitudeAltitude sickness and acclimatisationThe symptoms to know, how to prevent them, and why your route matters.
- PreparingThe Kilimanjaro packing listClothing, gear and documents for every zone of the mountain.
- BudgetWhat a Kilimanjaro climb costsPrices by route and group size, and what they include.
- SafetyRescue, evacuation and insuranceHow mountain rescue works and the cover you need before you go.