
KILIMANJARO HIKING COST PRIVATE HIKE
Kilimanjaro hiking cost for private hikes on all the different routes we offer can be found below. All our private hikes offer high safety standards, comfort levels and service standards. We designed the hikes to offer great value for money. Our hikes are priced competitively, providing a more cost-effective option compared to other operators.
2025 Kilimanjaro Group hike rates |
2025 Kilimanjaro Private hike rates |
2025 Kilimanjaro Comfort upgrade rates |
Private Kilimanjaro hiking cost
All private Kilimanjaro hiking cost packages offer flexible hike starting dates. We can schedule a new private hike to start on any day you want. When you choosing a private hike a team of highly trained guides, porters, and a cook will be assigned to your group only. The mountain team will work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for your group alone. This mountain team will assist with everything from carrying equipment to setting up camps. Your private cook will prepare fresh meals daily and serve them in a private dining tent.
While you enjoy the private hike, note that you will share the trails and campsites with other hikers. As you hike up the mountain, you’ll meet hikers from other groups at campsites and on the trails. This will create a shared experience while enjoying the benefits of your private mountain team.
Joining an existing group
If you’re planning to hike up the mountain and prefer to join a larger group, please visit our online group hike schedule. If none of these hikes fit your dates, please let us know. We will gladly schedule a new hike as per your preferred dates and try our best to get more hikers to join your hike. Group hike rates are cheaper than the private hike rates.

Available upgrades
All of our hikes can be tailored suit your requirements by adding upgrades. Explore the variety of possible upgrades by visiting our upgrade page for more details.
Possible upgrades include:
- upgrading to a higher quality hotel,
- portable toilet rental,
- foldable travel bed,
- larger tents
- securing a personal porter for your daypack.
Private Kilimanjaro Hiking cost for 2025
All prices quoted in US Dollars valid for 2025
Route 1 Hiker single 2 Hikers sharing 3 to 4 hikers sharing 5 hikers sharing
5 Day Marangu Route
5 day / 4 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 2 008 p/p $ 1 783 p/p $ 1 678 p/p $ 1 603 p/p
6 Day Marangu Route
5 day / 4 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 2 308 p/p $ 2 058 p/p $ 1 928 p/p $ 1 858 p/p
6 Day Machame or Umbwe Route
6 day / 5 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 2 328 p/p $ 2 078 p/p $ 1 948 p/p $ 1 818 p/p
7 Day Machame or Umbwe Route
7 day / 6 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 2 608 p/p $ 2 348 p/p $ 2 203 p/p $ 2 048 p/p
6 Day Shira, Lemosho or Rongai Route
6 day / 5 nights hike + 2 nights hotel$ 2 648 p/p $ 2 243 p/p $ 2 063 p/p $ 1 898 p/p
7 Day Shira, Lemosho or Rongai Route
7 day / 6 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 2 938 p/p $ 2 513 p/p $ 2 313 p/p $ 2 123 p/p
8 Day Shira, Lemosho or Rongai Route
8 day / 7 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 3 228 p/p $ 2 773 p/p $ 2 568 p/p $ 2 358 p/p
8 Day Northern Circuit include toilet rental
8 day / 7 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 3 588 p/p $ 2 938 p/p $ 2 668 p/p $ 2 413 p/p
9 Day Northern Circuit Route include toilet rental
9 day / 8 night hike + 2 nights hotel$ 3 918 p/p $ 3 228 p/p $ 2 683 p/p $ 2 658 p/p
Private Kilimanjaro hiking cost excluding:
Before the private Kilimanjaro hiking cost package
- 2 nights shared hotel accommodation in Moshi town at the Chanya lodge (or similar) on bed and breakfast basis.
- Chanya Lodge include safe storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes.
- Return transfer between the hotel to the start / finish point of a climb.
- Our exclusive, printable 15 page altitude sickness survival guide
- A comprehensive Travel Information pack
During the private Kilimanjaro hiking cost package
- All Park fees, camping / hut fees and climbing permits
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue team fees
- Trained and certified English speaking mountain guides.
- Chief guide carries a pulse Oximeter and do health check twice a daily while on the mountain.
- 1 Emergency oxygen set per group send on all hikes (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
- 1 Medical First Aid kit per group send on all hikes (for use in emergencies only)
- Voluntary KPAP partnership, ensuring porters are treated fairly.
- Salaries for guides, cooks, waiters and porters paid as per KPAP recommendations.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
- 3 litres of mineral water supplied to all hikers on day 1 of the hike.
- Boiled drinking water from night 1 onwards while on the mountain.
- Quality camping equipment (four season tents, sleeping mats, camp chairs, camp table, mess tent & cutlery for meals) – not applicable on the Marangu route as A-frame huts are fitted with sleeping mats and meals are served in communal dining halls.
- Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp.
- Water for washing up, supplied every morning and evening while on the mountain.
- Certificate for your successful summit attempt
- Private hike at no additional charge, irrespective of the group size!
Private Kilimanjaro hiking cost exclude:
The Private Kilimanjaro hiking cost exclude the following possible expenses.
- Flights and airport taxes
- Items of a personal nature
- Transfers between JRO airport and the hotel.
- Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip from US$200 to US$ 350 per hiker)
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- Vaccination requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel via a Yellow Fever infected country)
- Compulsory travel and medical insurance.
- Personal gear – it is possible to rent some of the gear
- Optional, but highly recommended portable toilet (not allowed on the Marangu route) (All Northern circuit route hikes include the portable toilet rental).
- Snacks, personal medicine and sports drink
- Meals and drinks not specified
South Africans please contact us for Private Kilimanjaro hiking cost in Rands.