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Climb Kilimanjaro

Name: Climb Kilimanjaro
Brand: Follow Alice
SKU: 505828222
Rating: 5 (84 reviews)

from USD2,890

Duration:: 7-9 days
Difficulty:: Tough
Group Size:: 4-12
Adventure:: Trek

Keen to stand on the roof of Africa? Climb Kilimanjaro with us and make once-in-a-lifetime memories! The three itineraries below are our favourites and the ones we most recommend, as they're all very beautiful and allow you to acclimatise properly – very important for a successful climb!

Book a call with our team, and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

Our itineraries

We offer four of the seven routes up Kilimanjaro – the best and safest ones! These routes range from seven to nine days, but our itineraries include a night at a local lodge on either side of the climb.

From $2,950

Lemosho Route

The Lemosho is one of our favourite routes up Kilimanjaro as it has varied and beautiful scenery. It also has a high summit success rate!

10 days

(5.0)

Ours. S. View to Mawenzi Peak from moorland, Kilimanjaro

From $2,890

Rongai Route

The Rongai is a quiet and pretty route that lets you see both sides of the mountain. There are no steep sections, rather it's a gradual climb.

9 days

(5.0)

Three ladies taking a selfie at summit with glacier in background

From $3,490

Northern Circuit

The Northern Circuit (also known as the Grand Traverse) is the newest route up Kilimanjaro and it has an excellent summit success rate.

11 days

(5.0)

Sunset over Mt Meru taken from Shira Cave Camp on Machame

From $2,890

Machame Route

The Machame is a beautiful and popular route. It's a middling route in terms of duration and difficulty.

9 days

(5.0)

Country info and facts

Here are the basics you need to know about Tanzania to help you prepare for your adventure, like the nearest airport to Mt Kilimanjaro and the local currency. We also discuss the seasons and potential health risks for climbing Africa's tallest mountain!

Languages

Swahili, English

Currency used in Tanzania

Tanzanian shilling (TZS)

Airports

The nearest airport and the one all our clients use is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) just outside the city of Arusha. When coming from outside of East Africa, you must usually fly via Nairobi (Kenya) or Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) to catch a connecting flight to JRO.

Seasons

Infographic showing the best time to climb Kilimanjaro

To learn more, please read Best time to climb Kilimanjaro.

Visa and Immigration

A standard Tanzanian tourist visa is valid for up to 90 days and costs US$50. US citizens must purchase a multiple-entry visa for $100 that is valid for a year. Note, however, that a visa isn't required for nationals from around 50 countries worldwide, including South Africa, Kenya, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, India, Brazil and Turkey. Learn more here.

Health and Safety

It's safe to climb Kilimanjaro when you travel with a reputable tour operator who has your health and safety as their number one priority. The biggest safety issue on a Kilimanjaro climb is the extreme altitude (please read Kilimanjaro altitude sickness so you understand the situation). Note that you must have travel insurance that covers you for hiking up to 6,000 m above sea level to be allowed to climb Kilimanjaro with Follow Alice. A good all-round article to read is Kilimanjaro safety.

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Local leaders

Chris Sichalwe

Chris started working on Kilimanjaro in 1999 and has since made it to the summit over 300 times. He's the founding father of Follow Alice Tanzania and loves taking people to the roof of Africa! He's the steady and competent hand you need, but also a great storyteller who adds so much to every trip!

Robert Sichalwe

Robert is a highly experienced Kilimanjaro lead trek guide. He's been leading treks with Follow Alice for years, and we know our climbers are in great hands with Robert as the expedition leader. He's also a great guy who will soon become your friend and an integral part of your Kilimanjaro memories!

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Oct 2025

8 Day - Lemosho Route

Oct 1, 2025

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7 Day - Lemosho Route 🌕Full Moon

Oct 2, 2025

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9 Day - Northern Circuit

Oct 7, 2025

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8 Day - Lemosho Route

Oct 8, 2025

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7 Day - Machame Route

Oct 14, 2025

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8 Day - Lemosho Route

Oct 16, 2025

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Nov 2025

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Dec 2025

9 Day - Northern Circuit

Dec 9, 2025

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7 Day - Machame Route

Dec 12, 2025

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8 Day - Lemosho Route

Dec 16, 2025

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7 Day - Lemosho Route

Dec 20, 2025

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8 Day - Lemosho Route 🎉 NYE

Dec 25, 2025

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9 Day - Northern Circuit 🌕Full Moon

Dec 27, 2025

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8 Day - Lemosho Route 🌕Full Moon

Dec 28, 2025

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7 Day - Lemosho Route 🌕Full Moon

Dec 29, 2025

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Jan 2026

8 Day - Lemosho Route

Jan 3, 2026

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9 Day - Northern Circuit

Jan 10, 2026

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Our dedicated travel consultants make adventuring easy for you by taking away all of the admin. Your only jobs are to train for the adventure if necessary and then pack your bags!

Local guides

Our local guides look after you in every way. Our goal is to give every traveller the feeling you get when a friend is showing you their country.

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On average, over 70% of your trip price stays in the local economy. It's important to us that the visited communities benefit the most since they're the ones hosting travellers.

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