Choose The Best Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours Packages
Choosing the best Kilimanjaro tour package is not as hard as one may assume, you will need the important information before making this decision. The first thing you consider mostly is the budget, the route, the duration of your vacation, and whether a private or a joining tour. Mount Kilimanjaro has six routes namely Lemosho, Marangu, Marangu , Umbwe , Rongai , and North Circuit each offering a unique experience to the climbers.
We have prepared the best listing for you which takes into consideration all aspects including the budget, your experience level, and amenities (meals, porters, medical support, and accommodation). The following Kilimanjaro climbing itineraries are the best tour packages online today, check them out:
5-day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Package
The 5-day Marangu route Kilimanjaro climbing tour is the shortest route to the Kilimanjaro summit. The summit day is on the fourth day of the trip then we descend straight back to the Marangu gate also this is the only route that provides the huts accommodations. To book for this 5-day Marangu route tour click the Book Now button
From $1500 / per person
Book now6-day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Package
The 6-day Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing tour package is the shortest tour on the Machame route with 6 days and 5 nights. This route is one of the most scenic routes on the Mountain. To book the 6-day Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing tour click the book now button that follows.
From $1650 / per person
Book now6-day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Package
The 6-day Marangu route Kilimanjaro climbing package includes the acclimatization day on the third day of the trek at Horombo hut. The "CocaCola" route as it is referred to by climbers is the only route to provide huts accommodations. To book this tour click the book now button
From $1650 / per person
Book nowThe 7-day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking Package
The 7-day Machame route Kilimanjaro trekking tour is an expedition tour to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro through the most scenic Machame route, you will summit on the sixth day and descend to Mweka camp. Press the Book Now button to book for this tour
From $1690 / per person
Book now8-day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Package
The 8-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro hiking tour package approaches the Mountain from the west walking through the Shira plateau. You will summit on the seventh day of this tour and descend back to Mweka camp. To book this tour click the Book Now button
From $1800 / per person
Book now9-day Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour Package Northern Circuit Route
The 9-day Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour Package Northern Circuit Route is the longest route on Kilimanjaro which takes 9 days and 8 nights to summit. This route approaches the Mountain from the west and the summit day will be on the eighth day of the tour. To book this tour package just click the book now button
From $2500 / per person
Book nowThings To Consider Before Choosing The Best Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages
Before choosing the right Kilimanjaro tour package you will have to consider certain factors that determine what kind of Kilimanjaro climbing adventure you are going to have in Tanzania, some of the best criteria you have to take into account include budget, route, and season. The following are things to note before your Kilimanjaro trekking vacation:
Budget
Budget plays a huge role in planning for the Kilimanjaro hike it is best to know what type of budget as it determines the kind of hiking tour you are going to have in Kilimanjaro. There are three kinds of budget categories budget, mid-range, and luxury package. The budget category sees you enjoy the basic amenities with the budget-level crew and meals with basic camping conditions the best routes for this are Lemosho, Marangu, Machame, Rongai, and the Northern Circuit.
The mid-range provides the mid-level kind of adventure with the climbing crew, meals, and camping conditions. the luxurious Kilimanjaro trekking tour will provide you with the most sophisticated amenities with toiletries, rescue, camping, crew, and meals the best routes for this are Lemosho, Rongai, Marangu, and Machame
Season
During the season the routes are very crowded and most of the hotels are vacated so you might consider booking during the off-season [low season] as the prices are good and the routes are less crowded.
Vacation Duration
Considering the duration of your Kilimanjaro climbing vacation you have a clear picture of which Kilimanjaro tour package you will use for your climbing adventure in Tanzania the shortest route to Mount Kilimanjaro is Marangu with a 5-day climbing tour hiking on the fourth day and the longest route is Northern circuit with 9 days of trekking summiting on the eighth day.
Route
There are 6 Kilimanjaro climbing routes the Machame, Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Umbwe, and Northern Circuit each route is distinguished from another and offers a unique experience to the climbers. The Marangu route is the shortest route to Mount Kilimanjaro and offers the 5-6 day Kilimanjaro climbing tours, it is the only route with huts and the only route that does not descend along a different route [Mweka Route]. Machame route is the most scenic route which offers the 6-7 day Kilimanjaro trekking trips.
The Lemosho route is also the scenic route with the Shira plateau as one of the iconic landscapes you pass through this can be done through 6, 7, and 8 days of hiking. This is one of the recent routes that is mostly subscribed by many climbers nowadays do not miss the Lemosho Route. Umbwe Route is the most challenging route out there and can be done for 6-7 days of hiking, this route requires experienced trekkers as it is the most challenging to ascend. The Ronagi route is the only route that approaches from the north and can be done for 6, 7-8 day Kilimanjaro climbing package.
The Northern circuit route, which is the longest route that can be done for 9 days, summiting on day 8 and descending back to Moshi town directly through the Mweka route
Private Vs Group Joining
You will have to consider booking the private climb or the Kilimanjaro group joining tour, in the private climb you will mostly cover all the costs by yourself unlike the group joining where the cost is shared among the group members. We also arrange private group tours where certain groups of friends or colleagues join and book a Kilimanjaro climbing tour package together remember no one from outside your group will join you unless you allow it.
Age/ Fitness level
Age and fitness level play an important role in choosing the right package Mount Kilimanjaro climbing holiday, it is mostly advised that the older you are you have to choose the long climbing tour package from 7-8 days of climbing packages since it does not require walking for a long period to cover large distance, this also applies to people with low fitness level. If you are fit enough you can book 5 and 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing packages