Dates, prices and other costs

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Choose your own date for your Expedition Kilimanjaro

If you're traveling alone or with your own group,
you can choose your own date for the 11-day Expedition Kilimanjaro.

You can choose to travel with a scheduled expedition group. Then you'll hike together with other travelers (or on some dates with international travelers).

The group dates for 2026 and 2027 are listed below.

You can also choose your own date for your own group or for a private expedition. The price stays the same.

When planning your trip, it's important that your flight aligns with the expedition dates. Always maintain a travel duration of 11 days: arrival on day 1, departure on day 11.

In doubt? Feel free to contact me, and we'll look at the best option together.

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Group expeditions 2026

February Expedition

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February 24 โ€“ March 7

June Expedition

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June 24 โ€“ July 4

โœ“ 2 participants reserved

August Expedition

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August 22 โ€“ September 1

โœ“ 2 participants booked

September Expedition

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September 20 โ€“ 30

โœ“ 2 participants reserved

Group expeditions 2027

January Expedition

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January 16 โ€“ 26

February Expedition

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February 14 โ€“ 28

March Expedition

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March 16 โ€“ 26

June Expedition

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June 13 โ€“ 23

July Expedition

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July 12 โ€“ 22

August Expedition

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August 11 โ€“ 21

September Expedition

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September 10 โ€“ 20

October Expedition

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October 9 โ€“ 19

November Expedition

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November 8 โ€“ 18

๐ŸŒ• Why do these expeditions (except for the New Year's trip) coincide with the full moon?
The main reason is the "summit night": the final stage to the summit begins around midnight. When the moon is full, the route is illuminated by bright, natural light, which makes climbing safer and more enjoyable because you are less dependent on your headlamp. In addition, the glaciers and snow-covered summit magically reflect the moonlight. This creates a breathtaking view above the clouds that you cannot experience so intensely at any other time.

Would you prefer a different date?

The dates above are for fixed group tours. Would you prefer to depart at a different time? That's possible too! The price remains the same, regardless of whether you travel with a fixed group or on your own schedule.

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What's the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?

January โ€“ March
Warmer weather, occasional rain. Cheap flight tickets.
April โ€“ early May
Rainy season. No expeditions possible.
June โ€“ August
Green landscape, colder season and less crowded.
September โ€“ November
Best weather, but also the busiest season.
December
Dry and warmer. Chance of snow during summit attempt.

Price of Expedition Kilimanjaro

US$ 1,999 per person

11 days Tanzania ยท 7 days on the mountain ยท 4 hotel nights in Arusha

  • All transfers to/from airport & park
  • Four hotel nights including breakfast
  • Complete mountain team (guides, cook, porters)
  • Three meals per day on the mountain
  • Drinking water during the entire climb
  • Park permits & camping fees
  • Tanzanian VAT (18%)
  • Emergency rescue insurance surcharge
Reserve your spot โ€” USD 1,999   See the FAQ

Not included

  • International flight
  • Visa costs
  • Vaccinations
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Sleeping bag & trekking poles (available for rent at the hotel)
  • Tips for the mountain team
  • Lunch & dinner in Arusha
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Tips

In Tanzania it's customary to give a collective tip to the mountain team as recognition for their hard work. The tips are collected at the end of the expedition and handed over to the head guide. Budget approximately 15% of the expedition price.

Get comprehensive travel insurance

You must arrange good travel and medical insurance yourself with coverage for mountain sports, emergency assistance and repatriation.

Visa requirement

For Tanzania you need a valid passport and a visa.
A visa is available on arrival (Visa on Arrival: US$50 for most passport holders) or in advance online as eVisa. The visa is valid for 90 days from entry.

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Fill out the non-binding reservation form. After confirmation you can book your flight immediately.