Luxury kilimanjaro climb

Luxury Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro tours, Private & Tailor-made

Choosing to Luxury Kilimanjaro climb on a private climb allows you to tailor your trip according to your personal needs and preferences. You choose the dates, route, and options and only travel with your private group of friends or family; Climbing Kilimanjaro luxury also tends to have the highest summit success rates. This is a great option for groups of friends, colleagues, or families; it is also a favorite with charity groups of varying sizes and adventurous honeymooners.

If you are more of a solo traveler or setting out to accomplish a very personal goal, you can always book a climb for yourself. Our experienced guides will keep you company and lead the way.

Luxury Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can consist of a minimum of one person to over 100 with your guides, cooks, and porters dedicated to the welfare and safety of your group exclusively. Climb Kilimanjaro Luxury departures also include pre- and post-trekking accommodation at Arusha Coffee Lodge or the Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel. Enjoy the comfort of portable chemical toilets on all the camping routes (except the Marangu route). Luxury Kilimanjaro climb can depart on any day of the week. This is ideal if you have limited time or need to fit your Kilimanjaro route around fixed flight arrivals and departures.

Luxury Kilimanjaro climb with helicopter transfers

Experience the ultimate luxury on your Kilimanjaro climb with exclusive helicopter transfers. Our premium service offers swift and scenic helicopter flights to and from the mountain, allowing you to maximize your adventure without the lengthy descent. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Africa’s highest peak and surrounding landscapes while traveling in comfort and style. Perfect for those seeking an extraordinary journey, our luxury Kilimanjaro climb ensures a seamless blend of adventure and relaxation, making your ascent unforgettable. Book your luxury experience today and elevate your Kilimanjaro adventure!

Luxury Kilimanjaro Climb Prices

The Luxury Kilimanjaro Climb Prices can vary widely ranging from around US$7,000 to US$15,800 for Luxury operators offer high-end services or even higher per person, depending on various factors.  Luxury Kilimanjaro climbs typically follow longer routes over 7-12 days, allowing for ample acclimatization and scenic detours, compared to budget options. Staff-to-climber ratio: Luxury outfits boast lower ratios, often 1:2 or 2:3, ensuring personalized attention and support throughout the climb. This typically includes a dedicated guide, assistant guide, cook, and porters per climber.

Can an unfit person Climb Kilimanjaro Luxury?

Yes, an unfit person can potentially climb Mount Kilimanjaro using a luxury trek option, which offers additional support and comfort compared to standard climbs. These Kilimanjaro luxury treks often include more experienced guides, additional porters, better food, and more comfortable sleeping arrangements. However, even with these enhancements, climbing Kilimanjaro is physically demanding. It involves long trekking days and high altitudes, which can affect anyone regardless of fitness level. Therefore, it is highly recommended that anyone, especially those who are not in good physical condition, consult with a doctor before attempting the climb and consider undertaking a fitness regimen to improve their chances of reaching the summit safely.

Tanzania’s best time to Climb Kilimanjaro luxury

The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for a luxury experience is during the dry seasons, which are from late June to October and from late December to early March. These periods offer clearer skies and more stable weather conditions, enhancing the climbing experience. Opting for a luxury climb can include benefits such as more comfortable sleeping arrangements, private guides, porters, and higher-quality food. Companies offering luxury climbs often provide additional amenities like heated sleeping tents and portable toilets, ensuring a more comfortable ascent to the summit of Africa’s highest peak.

Book Your Luxury Kilimanjaro Climb Today!

• You and your group can pick the desired start date.
• We also can customize any of our scheduled day-by-day itineraries or create a complete custom itinerary.
• Luxury Kilimanjaro tours are available for groups of two adults and more; single luxury Kilimanjaro tours are available. We guarantee departure on any day of the year.
• However, if you want a luxurious experience, we offer optional Luxury kilimanjaro climb gear to upgrade your comfort levels for your trek.
• Please take a look at our tours below for inspiration before contacting us for your personalised itinerary and quote. 

Rongai route –  Luxury kilimanjaro climb Itinerary

The Rongai Route is considered one of the easiest routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, and as such, it has a high success rate. This route starts on the north side of Mt. Kilimanjaro, just south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the less busy routes on the mountain.  Descent is down the Marangu Route on the south side of the mountain, allowing the climbers to see the mountain from many different angles.

The scenic drive to the trailhead takes approximately 4 hours from Moshi town and passes through many villages and coffee plantations, including a stop to register climbing permits at the Marangu gate.

This fully inclusive Kilimanjaro climb includes 5 nights in shared tents/huts, fully qualified mountain guide(s), assistant guide, cook(s), and an entire team of porters that will carry everything from your rucksack and tent to the food & water supplies for the entire trip. All national park entry fees, portage of 2 bags (max 15 kilos), mountain rescue fees / flying doctors medical evacuation, and safety equipment such as a hyperbaric chamber and oxygen bottles come as standard. 

Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, but we recommend avoiding the two rainy seasons (November and April-May). Climbing Kili is a major draw for all adventure-seekers, but this 7-10-day trip is not for the faint-hearted. It is estimated that half of those who attempt the climb do not submit. There are numerous trip lengths and routes to the top, and as with most high-altitude climbs, the more time you spend on the mountain, the easier it is for your body to acclimatize. 

Day 1: Moshi

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. After a few hours to rest, you will have an afternoon briefing with your Mountain Guide to discuss the following day’s departure time and itinerary. The rest of the day is at leisure to prepare your luggage and shop for any last-minute items.

• Overnight: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Day 2: Simba Camp – Kilimanjaro – Hiking Time Approx. 4 hrs.

After breakfast today, your driver will collect you from your hotel in Moshi and drive you to the Marangu Gate where you will collect your permit. You will then continue to the Nalemoru gate, near the Kenyan border, where you will start your Mt. Kilimanjaro trek. Your first day’s walk is a gradual ascent through the rainforest. As you walk, watch out for elephants and cats covering portions of the trail. The trek is about 3 to 4 hours and it brings you to your first camp, Simba Camp (alt.2570m).                 

• Trekking Time: 3-4 Hours

• Overnight: Simba Camp 

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 3: Kikelelwa Camp – Kilimanjaro – Hiking Time Approx. 8 hrs

After a hot cooked breakfast in the mess tent, you will experience a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (alt.3450m) where you will be treated to breathtaking views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the Crater rim. You will have lunch on the way before leaving the main trail to strike out across the moorland on a smaller path toward the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Your campsite for tonight is in a sheltered valley with giant Seneciois near Kikelelwa Cave. 

• Trekking Time: 6-8 Hours

• Overnight: Kikelelwa Camp 

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 4: Mawenzi Turn Hut – Kilimanjaro – Hiking Time Approx. 4 hrs

Today’s trek is short but steep and will take you up grassy slopes where you will be rewarded with stunning all-round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. As you leave the vegetation behind, you will make your way to the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (alt. 4330m) – spectacularly located in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to rest at camp or explore the surrounding areas as an aid to acclimatization. Overnight at Mawenzi Turn hut (alt. 4330m)          

• Trekking Time: 3-4 Hours

• Overnight: Mawenzi Turn Hut 

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Day 5: Kibo Hut – Kilimanjaro – Hiking Time Approx. 6 hrs

After breakfast in camp, you will cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (alt. 4750m) at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall. You will spend the remainder of the day resting in preparation for the final ascent. 

• Trekking Time: 5-6 Hours

• Overnight: Kibo Hut

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Summit – Horombo Hut – Hiking Time Approx. 7 hours

Today is the day you have been waiting for! After a midnight wake-up call, you will begin your summit to Uhuru Peak at 5895m / 19,340ft. This part is considered the steepest and most demanding part of your journey, but you will walk very slowly through loose scree to reach the crater rim at Gilman’s Point (alt. 5685).  Here you will rest briefly to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi, before continuing further to Uhuru Peak (alt. 5896m), where you will pass the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area.  After taking those cherished photos, you will begin your descent to Kibo Hut for lunch, before trekking further down to Horombo Campsite for your final night on the mountain.                     

• Trekking Time: 11-12 Hours

• Overnight: Horombo Camp 

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Day 7: Horombo Hut – Moshi – Hiking Time Approx. 4 hours

After breakfast in camp, you will have a steady descent that takes you down through moorland to Mandara Hut (alt. 2752m), the first stop when using the Marangu route. Here you will receive your certificate and spend some quality time with your mountain crew. After a picnic lunch, you will enjoy a private transfer back to your lodge in Moshi for a welcome hot shower and overnight.           

• Overnight: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Day 8: Departure

At the agreed time, your driver will collect you from the hotel for your return transfer to the airport for your international flight.  Those extending their stay with a Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater Safari, Zanzibar Beach Break of Gorilla Trekking in Uganda will be transferred accordingly.

Luxury Kilimanjaro Climb Prices

Please complete the contact form to receive a no-obligation tailor-made quote for this spectacular expedition. (prices are in US$ and VAT inclusive). Kilimanjaro luxury trek prices require a 25% non-refundable deposit.

LUXURY KILIMANJARO PRICING & INCLUSIONS

We offer guiding, logistics, equipment, food, and dining of the highest quality, for which our trips have earned worldwide renown. Pricing is normally based on the number of people and the options desired for the trip. For smaller groups, pricing can be similar and sometimes less expensive than regular expedition prices listed on the website. For larger groups, the price may be similar to our posted prices, but the private option is an excellent way to ensure you are receiving a level of attention that is determined by your particular needs.

Our Luxury Kilimanjaro Trek upgrade includes:

• Special Kilimanjaro guide with Wilderness First Responder certification
• Personal porter for carrying a day pack
• Food resupply (once on trek)
• Solar panel for charging USB devices (charges battery, which charges devices)
• Solar lights
• Hyperbaric pressure bag
• Oxygen
• Portable toilet (1 per 5 people)
• Camp shower (1 per 5 people)
• Large comfortable dining tent
• Dining chairs with backs and arms
• Hot lunches on the mountain
• Solar lighting in the dining tent and personal tent
• Camp pillow
• Extra sleeping pad or 1 double thick pad
• Filtered water with Katadyn filter
• Kilimanjaro map for the group
• Celebration dinner at the hotel after returning from a trek
• Walk-in tent (4-person, 4-season) for 2 people
• Camp beds
• Resupply of fresh food (2-3 times on trek)
• Hot water bottle for sleeping bag
• Private emergency stretcher

Excludes

• International air transportation to and from Tanzania, as well as airport taxes and visa fee
• Optional activities and trip extensions, as well as additional transfers and meals/beverages not included in the itinerary
• Personal expenses such as hiking gear (including poles and a thermal sleeping bag), phone calls, and excess baggage fees
• Any medications (such as Diamox for altitude sickness)
• Trip insurance (highly recommended—let us know if you would like to see quotes)
• Custom trip planning for add-on travel to destinations not included in the Journey is available; please inquire
• Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control (flight schedules, cancellations, political disturbances, natural phenomena)
• Helicopter evacuations – Can cost $5,000 to $15,000+ per incident (Medical treatment –  cover all medical costs)

WHAT TO EXPECT LUXURY KILIMANJARO TREK

• Climb the tallest freestanding mountain in the world (with a summit of 19,340 feet) with a package that includes expert guides and all camping/safety equipment (including oxygen). Local expertise enhances your experience and heightens your probability of summiting.
• Reach untouched views—on the so-called “Roof of Africa”—that will take your breath away. As you journey through several climate zones, you will watch the landscape change accordingly. Finally, the summit offers an exhilarating view that stretches across the horizon.
• Enjoy VIP camp services. Locally-based climbing staff will be on hand to set up a comfortable campsite (equipped with two-person, walk-in tents featuring two beds each with a three-inch mattress and thermal sleeping bag) for you every day in advance of your arrival; the next morning, they will dismantle the camp and move it after your departure, so that you can focus on the climb. Toilet and shower tents are included (a luxury on Kilimanjaro), as well as a communal mess tent where you can relax with your fellow climbers over meals.
• Relax, adjust, acclimatize, and prepare for the expedition with two nights at the peaceful Arusha Coffee Lodge or Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel upon arrival in Tanzania, before departure for the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Luxury Sleeping Tents

 ‘Walk-in’ tents with aluminum frame beds and soft foam mattresses allow trekkers to sleep off the ground. The tent is lit by solar LED lights and features four entrances, ventilation ports, a fly sheet, a storm skirt, storm ropes, and closed cell mats to keep bags clean and dry. Warm sleeping bags, a sleeping bag liner, and a comfortable pillow custom-designed to fit inside the sleeping bag.

Hot Showers

You won’t realize how much you will miss a hot shower until you have spent a day trekking up the mountain. Our hot showers are set up in a spacious rectangular-framed tent with a 15-liter solar shower bag perched on top. A shower mat, bath towels, and plenty of clothes hooks are included.

Dining Tent Heater

Defrost fingers and toes for a maximum of 3 hours every evening while tucking into a deliciously prepared meal. Our propane space heaters will warm the dining tent before and during evening meals.

Heated Lounge Tent

Socialize at the end of your day’s climb in our heated lounge tent. Complete with solar lights, inflatable furniture, and a large table for card games!

Solar Charging Kit

Ensure your devices are fully charged with our solar charging kit, which includes a solar panel, 12V DC/7 AH /20-hour battery, and USB sockets for charging up to two US devices simultaneously while in camp. This is perfect for cell phones, satellite phones, iPods, tablets, and other small devices.

Personal Porters

Our happy, highly trained porters carry trekkers’ gear from camp to camp, however, personal porters are dedicated solely to you. They carry your daypack up the mountain, and down.

But they do so much more than just carry your daypack, they lift your spirits, enrich your experience, and are there for you. They also increase your chance of summit success because, with less gear weighing you down, your body will take you farther with less effort.

Trust us, they will become your newest best friend! Experience the ultimate adventure with our luxury Kilimanjaro trek. Enjoy premium accommodations, expert guides, and breathtaking landscapes on Africa’s highest peak. Book your unforgettable journey today! #KilimanjaroLuxuryTrek #LuxuryKilimanjaroClimb #KilimanjaroTrekkingLuxury