Sunrise from Kilimanjaro summit approach — photo by our founder

Climb Kilimanjaro With People Who Actually Care

Transparent pricing. Ethical guides. 98% success rate.

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Ethical Porters Fair Wages & Proper Gear
Expert Guides 20+ Years Experience
7 Routes Every Path to the Summit
Transparent Pricing No Hidden Fees

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All packages include professional guides, park fees, meals, and camping equipment. No hidden costs.

BASECAMP

$2,650

Your First Summit

  • Machame Route, 7 days
  • Professional guide team
  • All meals & camping gear
  • Park fees included
  • Airport transfers
  • Pre-climb briefing
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PEAK

$3,050

The Ultimate Journey

  • Northern Circuit, 9 days
  • 360° mountain traverse
  • Best acclimatization
  • Professional guide team
  • All meals & camping gear
  • Park fees included
  • Airport transfers
  • Pre & post-climb hotel
  • Summit certificate
  • Private expedition option
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Why Climb With KiliPeak?

We're not like other operators. Here's why hundreds of climbers trust us with their summit dreams.

Transparent Pricing

Every dollar accounted for. We publish exactly what you pay for: guide wages, park fees, porter compensation. No smoke and mirrors.

Ethical Treatment

Our porters earn $20+ per day with proper gear, weight limits, and insurance. They're the backbone of every summit.

Expert Guides

Meet your guides before you book. Real profiles, real credentials. Average 8+ years on the mountain. Wilderness First Responder certified.

Your Safety First

Pulse oximeters. Emergency oxygen. Experienced medics. Evacuation insurance included. We've never lost a client to altitude sickness.

What Climbers Say

Real reviews from real summits. No fake testimonials.

"

I was skeptical about the transparent pricing until I saw the cost breakdown. Knowing exactly where my money went made the experience so much better. Our guide Jonas was incredible.

Sarah M.

Seattle, USA

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The Lemosho route was perfect. The extra acclimatization day made all the difference. Summit day was tough but our team got us there. Best adventure of my life.

James K.

London, UK

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What stood out most was how well the porters were treated. Proper gear, fair wages, respect. That's rare in this industry. Made me proud to climb with KiliPeak.

Emma R.

Sydney, Australia

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your climb.

Yes, when done properly. Kilimanjaro is a non-technical climb (no ropes or ice axes needed), but altitude is the real challenge. We mitigate risk with:

  • Experienced Wilderness First Responder certified guides
  • Daily health monitoring with pulse oximeters
  • Emergency oxygen on every climb
  • Proper acclimatization schedules
  • Evacuation insurance and protocols

Our 98% success rate comes from never rushing climbers and knowing when to turn back.

If you can hike 5-6 hours with a light daypack, you can summit Kilimanjaro. This isn't Everest - it's a challenging trek, not a technical climb.

We recommend:

  • 3-4 months of cardio training (running, cycling, stair climbing)
  • Practice hikes with 5-8kg daypack
  • Focus on endurance over intensity
  • Maintain a healthy weight

Mental toughness matters more than pure fitness. Summit day is long and cold, but if you can handle discomfort, you can make it.

Everything you need on the mountain:

  • All park fees and permits
  • Professional guide team (1 guide per 2 climbers)
  • Porters, cook, and support crew
  • All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
  • Camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, mess tent)
  • Drinking water on the trek
  • Emergency oxygen and first aid
  • Airport transfers
  • Pre-climb briefing

Not included: Tips (budget $250-350), sleeping bag rental ($30), personal gear, travel insurance, flights, visas.

Tipping is customary in Tanzania and represents a significant portion of crew income. We're transparent about this:

Recommended tips (7-day climb):

  • Lead guide: $100-150
  • Assistant guide: $80-100
  • Cook: $80-100
  • Porters: $50-70 each (usually 3-4 porters)

Total budget: $250-350 per climber

Unlike other operators, our crew already earns fair base wages ($20+ per day for porters), so tips are truly optional - but deeply appreciated.

First: it happens, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. About 60-70% of climbers summit on average across all operators (our rate is 98%, but we choose longer routes).

If you need to turn back:

  • A porter will escort you down safely
  • No refunds (costs are already incurred), but no judgment
  • You can try again with us for 50% off within 12 months
  • Your safety always comes before the summit

We've turned climbers around at 5,500m because their oxygen saturation was too low. They thanked us later. The mountain will always be there.

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