KiliSummitExpedition

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Conquer Africa's
Highest Peak

Expert-guided Kilimanjaro expeditions with local-born guides. Safety, comfort, and unforgettable memories from the roof of Africa.

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Summit AltitudeUhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa

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Meters Above Sea LevelThe tallest free-standing mountain on Earth

Major RoutesMachame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai & Umbwe

Volcanic ConesKibo, Mawenzi & Shira

Choose Your Adventure

Three Ways to Climb, Five Ways to Explore

Pick the climbing style that fits your journey, then discover the adventures beyond the summit.

Choose How You Climb

Group, Private or Premium

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Group Climbs

Scheduled departures with fellow adventurers. Share the trail, the stories and the summit celebration.

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Small private group on the quiet northern slopes of Kilimanjaro

Your Party Only

Private Climbs

Choose your dates, route and companions. A dedicated mountain team organised around your group.

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Premium private Kilimanjaro expedition with enhanced camp setup

✦ Premium Experience

Premium Climbs

Enhanced comfort, upgraded camp equipment and premium services for a refined expedition.

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Beyond the Summit

Specialty Adventures

6 Trips

Day Trips & Hikes

Waterfalls, hot springs, forest walks, and Kilimanjaro day hikes.

5 Routes

Mountain Climbing

Trek to Uhuru Peak via Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, or Umbwe.

Technical

Mawenzi Technical

A real rock-climbing ascent of Kilimanjaro's jagged second peak.

Licensed Pilots

Summit Paragliding

Climb to the crater rim, then fly back down. For certified pilots only.

Half & Full Day

Mountain Cycling

Ride the trails and back roads around Kilimanjaro's foothills.

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Featured Routes

Choose Your Path to the Summit

Three of our most-loved routes — fully guided, supported, and unforgettable.

6-7 DaysModerate

Machame Route

The most popular route with stunning scenery through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert.

7-8 DaysHard

Lemosho Route

The most scenic and least crowded approach, offering the best acclimatization profile.

5-6 DaysEasy

Marangu Route

The classic "Coca-Cola" route — the only route with sleeping huts.

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19 June – 17 July 2027

Climb Kilimanjaro During AFCON 2027

AFCON 2027 will take place in East Africa from 19 June to 17 July 2027. Explore our Kilimanjaro climbing packages designed for travelers visiting Tanzania during the tournament period.

Machame

7 days

Group from $2,795 per person
Private from $3,495 per person

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Lemosho

8 days

Group from $3,195 per person
Private from $3,995 per person

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Marangu

6 days

Group from $2,495 per person
Private from $3,095 per person

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Rongai

7 days

Group from $2,795 per person
Private from $3,495 per person

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Northern Circuit

9 days

Group from $3,495 per person
Private from $4,295 per person

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Umbwe

7 days

Group from $2,895 per person
Private from $3,595 per person

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AFCON PAMOJA 2027 · Tanzania co-host

Tanzania's guide to Africa's greatest tournament

AFCON 2027 is jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and is scheduled for 19 June–17 July 2027. Kili Summit Expedition offers Kilimanjaro climbing only. Fixtures, Tanzanian host venues and official ticketing arrangements are subject to CAF confirmation, so keep match plans flexible.

CAF official updates ↗Plan arrival at JRO AFCON climbing packages

Trace Your Route

The Mountain, Mapped

Pick a route and follow it camp by camp — from the trailhead gate to Uhuru Peak and back down.

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Machame Route

The "Whiskey Route" — and our most-loved trail. A scenic climb up the southern slopes through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert, with the dramatic Barranco Wall midway.

▲Machame GateMachame Camp2,835 mLava Tower4,630 mBarranco Camp3,900 mBarafu Camp4,673 m🚩Uhuru Peak5,895 m▼Mweka Gate

▲Lemosho GateShira 1 Camp3,500 mBarranco Camp3,900 mBarafu Camp4,673 m🚩Uhuru Peak5,895 m▼Mweka Gate

▲Marangu GateMandara Hut2,700 mHorombo Hut3,720 mKibo Hut4,700 m🚩Uhuru Peak5,895 m▼Marangu Gate

▲Rongai GateSimba Camp2,650 mMawenzi Tarn4,330 mKibo Hut4,700 m🚩Uhuru Peak5,895 m▼Marangu Gate

▲Umbwe GateUmbwe Camp2,850 mBarranco Camp3,900 mBarafu Camp4,673 m🚩Uhuru Peak5,895 m▼Mweka Gate

Why Choose Us

The Kili Summit Difference

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Local Expertise

Born and raised on the mountain. Our guides know every trail, every weather pattern, and every safe campsite.

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Safety First

Daily health checks, emergency oxygen, and satellite communication on every expedition. Zero compromises.

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Premium Comfort

Quality mountain tents, nutritious meals, and experienced porters who treat you like family, not a client.

The Complete Guide

Everything You Need to Know

Deep-dive guides written by the guides who lead the climbs — plan smarter, climb safer.

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Conquer Africa'sHighest Peak

Africa's Roof Awaits

Three Ways to Climb, Five Ways to Explore

Group, Private or Premium

Group Climbs

Private Climbs

Premium Climbs

Specialty Adventures

Day Trips & Hikes