How many people will be in a group?

Depending on your wish you can join on a small group or a large group. Most small groups organized by tour operators start from a group of 2 to 12 people and larger group starts from a group of 12 – 20 people.

How many people normally join in one Kilimanjaro climbing group?

Normally small groups will consist of at least 2 to 12 people climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. However there are bigger groups consisting of climbers from 12 to 20 people or more upon clients’ request.

How does a typical Kilimanjaro group look like?

Different tour operators build groups. But, only the ones with standard and value have a limited number of people per group so that they provide high standard service. Either, it is not common for many operators to match age in these groups. Very few match groups with age in mind. But, no worries as most people climbing Kilimanjaro are sociable from a different part of the world looking to share an unforgettable adventure with you.

Once I get to Tanzania how do I meet up with the group to climb Kilimanjaro with?

Upon arrival at the airport a driver or a tour company representative will come and pick you up from the airport. Most tour companies prefer taking their clients to the hotels first. If you happen to have booked the same hotel with other climbers in your group you may then be able to meet them during a meal or simply ask to see them in their rooms. Either, most common way of meeting they have been during departure from the hotels or Moshi town to the National Park gate. If this would not be possible then you are to definitely meet them up at the gate as you check-in the national park.

Can I join a Kilimanjaro climbing group as a single climber?

Yes, a single climber can join any group climb or even book their own private climb. Most solo travelers prefer to join groups.

What makes climbing the Kilimanjaro climbing in groups special?

Together with making new global friends joining a group of Kilimanjaro climbers’ can save you some climbing costs as Climbing Kilimanjaro is even more expensive if you are a solo climber. Get discounts and save loads by latching into one of the open groups of 2 to 12 climbers or larger groups of 12 to 20 climbers.

Can I join a group when climbing Kilimanjaro?

Our group climbs are limited to 16 people and are perfect for solo travelers, pairs or couples who want the company of others. Each group is comprised of English speaking climbers from all over the world. Our guide to climber ratio ensures individualized attention, added flexibility and increased safety. Private climbs are available for parties of any size who want to climb certain route variations and want to be with only friends and family.

Can I join a group climb as a single climber?

Yes, a single climber can join any group climb or even book their own private climb. Tour operators do not have a minimum number of climbers in order for a climb to be guaranteed to depart.

Are group climbs and Private climbs the same thing?

No! Groups are not and never the same as Private climbs. On private climbs you decide the dates and can customize the itinerary while in groups you cannot as days are already fixed and itinerary already decided.

Is it Possible to Climb Kilimanjaro Privately?

You go with the people you choose. You leave on whatever day you wish. You decide on your preferred route option, pace and the number of days you will take, with detours to villages, forest, geological features, or whatever attracts you to the mountain, be it flora, panoramic landscapes, glaciers or climbing challenges. You can plan additional rest days for acclimatization so that you can actually enjoy your unique Kilimanjaro vacation rather a rat race to reach the summit, or even make a trip to Crater Camp to give you a head start on sunrise from Uhuru Point.

Your Tanzanian mountain holiday at Kilimanjaro is the opportunity of a lifetime. You deserve the best possible planning and support to make it a treasured memory you will share with delight. Leaving on your preferred day you please means you can avoid crowding especially on weekend arrivals and start dates. Many tour operators have set times and itineraries for standard routes which means that on some days there are hundreds of trekkers congesting narrow bottleneck trails and spoiling the wilderness experience for each other. Setting out at staggered times on varied routes makes your trekking tour of Mt. Kilimanjaro a more private and personalized experience, affording you the prospect of enjoying the landscape at its most authentic.

There is no need for sufferers from vertigo to steel themselves to ascend the steep Barranco Wall when they can choose to enter from the north following the less used Rongai route, adding extra days to ensure full acclimatization and the best possible odds for a pleasant and successful summit achievement. On tour Kilimanjaro trip, each climber has his own personal support guide, which means there is less pressure to stay in a tight formation as long as they don’t lose sight of each other. This enables hikers to take note of a bird, a plant or a mountain feature of especial interest and discuss it with a knowledgeable companion without holding up the entire group.