2026 Scheduled Departures
Join a Group Climb
Climb Together. Safari Together.
Fixed 2026 departure dates on Lemosho, Machame, and Rongai. Small groups of 4–8 climbers. Climb and safari in one booking — no handoffs.
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2026 Group Departures by Route
Lemosho Route
Available10 Days (8-day climb + 2-day safari)
Available Months
January, March, June, July, August, September, October, December
Group Price
From $3,099
per person, group climb
Private Option
From $3,515 (per person, private climb)
Safari Included
2-day Ngorongoro + Serengeti group safari
Difficulty
Moderate-High
Best For
First-time climbers and those seeking the highest summit success rate
Route Highlights
- +96% summit success rate on Lemosho
- +Scenic western approach with views of the Shira Plateau
- +Best acclimatisation profile of all Kili routes
- +Two rest days on Shira Plateau
Machame Route
Available9 Days (7-day climb + 2-day safari)
Available Months
January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Group Price
From $2,579
per person, group climb
Private Option
From $2,891 (per person, private climb)
Safari Included
2-day Ngorongoro + Serengeti group safari
Difficulty
High
Best For
Physically fit climbers who want the classic Whiskey Route experience
Route Highlights
- +Most popular route on Kilimanjaro
- +Dramatic scenery and diverse landscapes
- +Steeper gradients — better fitness required
- +Good acclimatisation with proper pacing
Rongai Route
Limited8 Days (6-day climb + 2-day safari)
Available Months
January, February, July, August, September, December
Group Price
From $2,267
per person, group climb
Private Option
From $2,579 (per person, private climb)
Safari Included
2-day Ngorongoro Crater group safari
Difficulty
Moderate
Best For
Dry season climbers (July–September) seeking a quieter approach
Route Highlights
- +Only northern approach route — less crowded
- +Most direct path to the summit
- +Best for July–August dry season combinations
- +Gentler gradients than Machame
All departures include the post-climb safari. Prices are per person in USD. Park fees and tipping not included in base price.
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Why climbers choose group departures
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
The climbers on your group departure become your summit team. You hike together, eat together, encourage each other through the hard hours, and share the summit. Many groups formed on these departures become lasting friendships. For solo travelers especially, the group format means you are never climbing alone — your team is with you from day one.
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
Group departures are 15–20% less expensive than private climbs on the same route. The lower per-person cost comes from shared logistics and equipment — not from reduced guide quality, fewer porters, or lower accommodation standards. You get the same experienced certified guides, the same gear, the same food. The only difference is that you share the mountain with other climbers.
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
With a group departure, the hard planning work is done. The route, the camps, the daily schedules, the safari logistics — all fixed. You choose your date, pay your deposit, and show up ready to climb. This is ideal for solo travelers who do not want to coordinate a private group, and for travelers who prefer the structure of a scheduled itinerary.
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
Every group departure includes the post-climb safari. After you descend from the mountain, rest in Arusha, and transfer to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with your group. The safari is an integral part of the trip — the wildlife reward after the mountain challenge. It is not an add-on or an upgrade; it is included in the price.
Customise Your Trip
Optional upgrades and add-ons
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
Add a third park day to your safari — excellent for birding and elephant herds at Tarangire
+$187 per person
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
Have the Land Cruiser to yourself instead of sharing with the group after the climb
+$208 per day
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
Upgrade from our standard post-climb lodge to a higher-spec property in Arusha
+$83–$208 per night
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
Medical-grade supplemental oxygen for summit night — helps with altitude symptoms
+$156 per climber
Group Departures for Kili Safari | Shared Trip
Exclusive toilet facility at your tent — not shared with other climbers on the mountain
+$125 per climber
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