What Kilimanjaro, Lemosho route actually costs.
The price on an operator's website is not what you will spend. We compared 14 operators, added the costs each package leaves out, and put every number next to its source.
In short: Kilimanjaro, Lemosho route in 2027 costs from $3,209 to $5,910 per person all-in across the 14 operators we compare, with items an operator does not mention counted as extra. Package prices as published start from $2,504, for two people sharing a room. International flights are not counted. Prices were read from the operators' own pages, the newest on 2026-09-15.
14 operators, sticker price against true cost
True cost is the package price plus what the package leaves out (flights, meals, hotel, porter, gear) plus what nobody includes (tips, insurance, visa, water and Wi-Fi). Per person, two people travelling together, twin share. International flights are not counted.
When an operator's page does not say whether something is included, we show a range: the lower figure assumes it is in the price, the upper figure adds it. 6 of 14 operators here leave at least one item unstated, worth up to $140. The list is sorted by the upper figure, so that nobody looks cheaper by saying less. You can change that under Sort.
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Gladys Adventure and Safaris KPAP
 MoshiRead by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $2,504 | $3,209 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
USD 2,504 for 1-4 climbers, 2,394 for 5 or more on open-group dates.
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Zara Tanzania Adventures
Moshi · max 7Read by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $2,613 | $3,318 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
Tiers: 2,831 solo, 2,613 for 2-5, 2,533 for 6-10, 2,476 for 11+. Four porters per hiker; car supplement of USD 145 per vehicle for the Lemosho gate.
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African Scenic Safaris
MoshiRead by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $2,710 | $3,415 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From USD 2,710 for 8 days, 2,505 for 7; varies by group size and service level.
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Peak Planet KPAP
 · max 12Read by our system 2026-09-15
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9 | $2,758 | $3,418 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From-price for private departures; seven days on the mountain plus a buffer day.
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Climbing Kilimanjaro
ArushaRead by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $2,890 |
$3,500 to $3,595
1 item not stated
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Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From $3,500, up to $3,595 if the 1 unstated item is extra. The operator may well include it; the page does not say. Ask about: Sleeping bag, jacket and poles rental. Group price; private on request. Hotel in Arusha, nights not stated, assumed two. Portable toilet included.
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Follow Alice
 LondonRead by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $3,050 | $3,705 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
Two lodge nights with breakfast and dinner, sleeping bag and tent included; airport transfer USD 40 extra.
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Team Kilimanjaro
ArushaRead by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $3,169 |
$3,779 to $3,874
1 item not stated
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Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From $3,779, up to $3,874 if the 1 unstated item is extra. The operator may well include it; the page does not say. Ask about: Sleeping bag, jacket and poles rental. Advantage level: 3,651 solo, 3,169 for 2, down to 2,887 for 8. Lite is 2,839 and Superlite 2,233 for two.
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Kandoo Adventures KPAP
Read by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $3,175 | $3,880 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
GBP 2,349-2,499 or USD 3,175-3,365 by date. Private toilet, 4:1 staff ratio, KPAP supporter since 2009.
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Kilimanjaro Sunrise KPAP
Moshi · max 12Read by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $3,290 | $4,040 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
Group climb USD 3,290 on set dates; private is 3,399 for two and 4,499 solo. Airport transfers and sleeping bag not in the price.
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Ultimate Kilimanjaro
Read by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $3,299 |
$3,909 to $4,049
2 items not stated
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Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From $3,909, up to $4,049 if the 2 unstated items are extra. The operator may well include them; the page does not say. Ask about: Airport transfer; Sleeping bag, jacket and poles rental. Group climb with two Moshi hotel nights, park fees, meals, guides and porters. The 7-day private climb is 3,029 and the 9-day crater climb 3,939.
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KE Adventure Travel
Keswick · max 14Read by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $3,705 |
$4,315 to $4,410
1 item not stated
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From $4,315, up to $4,410 if the 1 unstated item is extra. The operator may well include it; the page does not say. Ask about: Sleeping bag, jacket and poles rental. Land only; groups of 4 to 14. Sleeping bag not stated.
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Mountain Kingdoms
Wotton-under-Edge · max 12Read by our system 2026-09-15
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11 |
$3,772 GBP 2,795
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$4,382 to $4,477
1 item not stated
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From $4,382, up to $4,477 if the 1 unstated item is extra. The operator may well include it; the page does not say. Ask about: Sleeping bag, jacket and poles rental. Land only in GBP; single timed group airport transfers. Hotel nights not counted on the page, assumed two.
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Altezza Travel KPAP
ArushaRead by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $3,937 | $4,642 | Park fees Meals Hotel Transfer Gear | |||||||||||||||||||
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
Full table: 5,116 solo, 3,937 for 2, 3,558 for 3, down to 3,112 for 8+. The 7-day version is 3,443 for two.
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Exodus Adventure Travels KPAP
LondonRead by our system 2026-09-15
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10 | $5,205 |
$5,815 to $5,910
1 item not stated
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Per person, two travelling, twin share
From $5,815, up to $5,910 if the 1 unstated item is extra. The operator may well include it; the page does not say. Ask about: Sleeping bag, jacket and poles rental. Land-only price USD 5,205-6,390 by date. 1:2 guide ratio on summit day, larger tents, KPAP member.
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What is actually in a price
These are the costs that decide whether a $1,300 package ends up cheaper than a $1,800 one. Figures are what we add when an operator does not include the item.
Official fees
How we count
Sticker price is the lowest published price per person for two people sharing a room, taken from the operator's own website on the date shown. Where the operator publishes group-size tiers we use the tier for two. Sale prices are noted but the regular price is used.
Hidden cost is what you still pay after booking. If an item is not in the package we add the reference figure above. If the operator's page does not say, we show a range: the lower figure leaves the item out, the upper figure adds it, and the list is sorted by the upper figure. Tips, insurance, visa and daily extras are added for everyone because no package covers them.
Currencies. Operators publish in USD, GBP or EUR; we convert to your chosen currency at daily mid-market rates. Prices are "from" prices and change with season, group size and exchange rates. Check the operator's page before you book.
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