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January–March and June–October are the prime windows: drier trails, clearer summit views and fewer storms. April–May (long rains) and November (short rains) are quieter, cheaper and still climbable, but expect wetter conditions.
Private and group climbs both available. Private climbs run with as few as 2 climbers; group departures typically 4 to 10 climbers. Every climber gets a personal porter for their duffel.
Strenuous to very strenuous depending on route. No technical climbing, but six to eight days of consecutive hiking at altitude. We strongly recommend three to six months of cardio training and at least one multi-day hike before departure.
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Pre-climb hotel night in Moshi or Arusha is essential for the gear check and final briefing.
USD 50 single-entry e-visa for most nationalities, applied for online at eservices.immigration.go.tz at least two weeks before travel. US passport holders need the USD 100 multiple-entry visa.
US dollars (post-2009 bills only) are widely accepted; Tanzanian shillings for small purchases. Major lodges accept Visa and Mastercard but a small surcharge may apply.
230 V, UK-style three-pin plugs (Type G). Most camps have charging in the main area; bring a universal adapter.
4G coverage across Arusha and Zanzibar, intermittent in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Most lodges have Wi-Fi in the main lounge. A local Vodacom or Airtel SIM is cheap and easy to buy at the airport.
A guideline, not an obligation. Around USD 25 per guest per day for your driver-guide and USD 10 per day for lodge staff (collective tip box). On Kilimanjaro, USD 20 to 25 per climber per day for the crew is standard.
We are a Tanzanian-owned company and 100% of our guides, cooks and office staff are Tanzanian. Park fees flow directly to TANAPA and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our camps follow leave-no-trace principles and we offset every vehicle kilometre through a verified East African reforestation program.
A 20% deposit confirms your dates. Balance due 60 days before travel. If you need to cancel, you receive a credit note for the full amount paid, valid 2 years to rebook — subject to individual accommodation policies which may differ.
