"ClimbKili: A+ in unsurpassed integrity, knowledge, compassion and success."

After much research into the numerous companies guiding folks to the summit of Kilimanjaro, I chose to explore my options with Climb Kili. I wanted a company that was Tanzanian, and that treated their porters with the dignity outlined by KPAP. I also wanted a company that had been in business for a couple decades, and had one of the highest success rates for their clients. ClimbKili meets all those requirements and more. It is difficult to keep my review short, because there were so many instances in which Climb Kili went above and beyond expectations to accommodate us, but I will try to limit my praises in order to keep this review manageable.

First, had originally spoken with Tiffany, (via numerous exchanges) seven years ago, in 2017, because I planned to summit the morning of my 60th Birthday. Unfortunately, I had to cancel, but my deposit remained with the company. Jump to 2024, I reached out again to Tiffany, she immediately replied(as she always does!) She assured me that my deposit was still valid and worked with me to find the best group to join as a solo climber.

Second, I had scheduled to join a 3 day safari, prior to my 8 day Lemosho climb. However, on the first day of the safari, it became clear that I’d picked up a flu bug of some sort on the flight to Africa, and it would be prudent to get back to the hotel ASAP to recover for the upcoming climb. So, at no charge to me, ClimbKili arranged for a driver to make the 3 hour journey to reach our safari location, and then return me to the hotel. They also provided an escort to walk me to a local pharmacy for cough medicine, as well as find an adapter for my phone. Rickson(Tanzanian contact) even offered to reschedule my climb, if I wanted a few more days to recover.
And all of this was PRIOR to starting the climb itself.

The climb: I summited Mt Kilimanjaro on September 20, 2024. My group consisted of me(66, with the flu), my son(36), another fellow(69) and his female friend(70). I cannot say enough about the positive energy and dedication to our well-being the entire support team demonstrated. Each team member took responsibility for making this trip the best it could be for us. Ibrahim, our tent master, secured the tents tightly each night so there was never any wind flap or rain infiltration. (not something I have been able to achieve on my own backpacking trips!) Mogambo, our cook, provided a variety of good food- always more than we could consume. Ally, in charge of the latrine, kept everything clean, secure and well stocked…and had the most beautiful singing voice! Juvenal, our waiter, greeted us gently each morning, serving coffee, tea or cocoa to our tents as we prepared for the day. As for our guides, I could not have asked for anyone more knowledgeable than Manny(19 years on the mountain) and Singa(assistant guide). Manny and Singa compassionately accommodated our different needs and levels of fitness, so as to assure we all summited as safely as possible. A few times during that cold, dark difficult night climb to the summit, I could hear Manny very quietly singing hymns in Swahili and English. I don’t believe the others in the groups heard him, but for me, it was both comforting and encouraging on that long final ascent to the summit.

I would strongly encourage anyone considering the challenge of Kilimanjaro, to go with Climb Kili. You will not be disappointed.

"Great tip with ClimbKili"

ClimbKili totally nailed our Kilimanjaro trek! Everything was perfectly planned, the guides were fantastic, and the food was way better than expected. Their spot-on itinerary got every single one of us to the summit. Book with these guys, no regrets!

"Top notch experience with ClimbKili"

My wife and I were looking for an adventure we could do together that would push us physically, but also not be too dangerous. After talking back and forth with Tiffany at ClimbKili, we knew this was our trip. My wife runs a small business so didn’t want to be gone too long. After discussing this, our fitness levels, and previous hiking experience with her, Tiffany helped us decide to try the Machame route in 6 days. Tiffany actually recommended 7 days but we thought we’d push for 6 so we could also fit in the quick safari since it was our first time to Africa.
Long story short, we made it and enjoyed a trip of a lifetime! I can’t thank the ClimbKili team enough. EVERYONE from our first contact in Tiffany, to our driver Emanuel who picked us up at the airport, to Ricky who met us at the hotel, to our incredible crew led by our head guide Amani who safely escorted us to our goal of 19,341 feet and back down safely, all the while feeding us great meals every single day and taking care of our every need, was incredibly professional and helpful. If you’re even thinking about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, just do it! And ClimbKili is the team to get you there.
Oh, and if you have the time, I’d recommend the same thing Tiffany did and attempt it in at least 7 days instead of 6. We’re both in pretty good shape but one more day would have made it even more enjoyable, in my opinion. THANK YOU AGAIN, CLIMBKILI TEAM!!! -Mike and Tanis

"I had an incredible experience with…"

I had an incredible experience with Climb Kili, this is my second time climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with them. The first time I completed the 8 day Lemosho route (Oct 2023), this time I completed the 7 day Machame route (June 2024). When I booked the Machame routed I contacted Tiffany who was very helpful, the one request I made was if possible I would like the same guides/team as my previous climb. Around 6 weeks before my 2nd climb I found out I had asthma, my doctor gave me the all clear to climb so I then contacted Tiffany to inform her about the change to my medical history.
On the Machame route, Emanuel (Head guide), Singer (assistant guide), Juve, Magambo (cook), Ibrahim & Ali where all members of the climb Kili team who were part of my first climb last October, a number of them remembered me. On the way up to Lava tower Singer & I were reminiscing about the last trip and recalling funny things that had been said.
From the start of the climb the guides where aware I had asthma and they knew where to find my asthma inhalers in my day pack. On both climbs the head guide checked the whole groups oxygen levels regularly and asked how everyone was feeling. I also knew that I didn’t have to wait for any of the guides to ask me how I was feeling, if I felt unwell or anything I could go to them. On summit night I was carrying my day pack and just over half way up I felt it was starting to slow me down so I mentioned to Emanuel that when we stop for the next short break I was planning to give up/him my day pack, he took the day pack from me straight way, he didn’t let me wait until our next stop. On both climbs I felt safe and well taken care of. All the climb Kili staff were friendly, Magambo’s a great cook.
When I got down to the bottom this times, I thought to myself when can I do this again. I had such and enjoyable experience, the climb was by no means easy but I enjoyed the challenge of challenging myself and being cut off from everything else for 7 days. Maybe at some point I will do it again but I need to cross a few other things off my wish list first, if I do decide to do this again I will be contacting Tiffany to do it again with the great team at Climb Kili.

"Well organized outfit that won't break the bank"

From start to finish, my interactions with Climb Kili were always positive and helpful. Tiffany was quick to reply with answers to my questions. We did the eight day Lemosho trek to increase our chances of a successful summit and everyone did! Our guide, Manny, was very good at communicating to us exactly what to expect and how to be fully prepared. In Manny We Trust became our motto when it came down to small things that made a big difference such as what kind of clothing to wear each day to recommending spikes on our shoes for certain sections of the climb. The support staff was friendly and helpful and they worked so hard to make sure we had the experience of a lifetime.

"I climbed with ClimbKili in October…"

I climbed with ClimbKili in October 2023. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Summiting Kilimanjaro was a goal of mine for many years. I finally made a go of it at age 51. ClimbKili was selected due to their online reviews. And I could not have been more pleased with the whole operation. Tiffany handled all of the logistics and answered all of my questions. Amani was our guide and he and his team were the best. The food was fantastic. There is a stray negative review on this site about KPAP. That’s a bogus claim. The porters at ClimbKili were among the best equipped on the mountain.

"Avoid - Dishonest about porter treatment"

My group nearly booked with this company for a trip to Kilimanjaro. However, we found out that they are being dishonest on their website claiming to be a partner of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) which is a non-profit organization that certifies companies for ethical treatment of their mountain crew and porters. Not only do they falsely claim this on their website but they have created a clone website of KPAP, that adds their company to the list while removing other certified companies. How can you trust this company with thousands of dollars and your life, when they are dishonest.

"Great experience climbing kili with our boys"

We had an amazing time climbing Kilimanjaro, summiting the day before new years. We all made it to the top. It sure helps to have a whole crew dedicated to helping us to the top. Our group consisted of me, my wife, and our two sons who were 15 and 12. Not many 12 year olds were on the mountain (maybe one that i saw) but this kid has always been a mountain goat, so i was hopeful. We had a few hours of hiking in the rain, otherwise, pretty great weather (though we had rain while in the tent). Sometimes you want to go faster at the get go, but the guides would slow us down as it is a LONG climb. The summit day is definitely the longest, but it is one of the most rewarding. The night before we summited, I could defiantly tell our bodies (especially mine) did not want to hang out long above 16-17000 feet. We had a private bathroom (which the climbkili crew brought for us which was cool). A full time chef and even a full time waiter was unexpected. Anyways, I followed the typical acetyizolamide tricks and followed my buddies advice to bring the big Nalgene as a pee bottle (like the 40 or 48 ounce) because you are peeing alot and you don't want to mistake which bottle to use in the night to hydrate. I for sure would go with this company again. Loved our fun guides. There whole goal was to get us to the top and keep us safe. I still whatsapp with our head guide and assistant head guide. We did the 6 day because of time constraints but I'd do the 6 day again.

"8-Day Lemosho"

Three of us - longtime climbing/hiking friends - did the Lemosho route with ClimbKili. We researched several different guide companies beforehand and picked ClimbKili because of their reputation, flexibility, and more "localized" operations. They did not disappoint! Our guides, James and Merkson, were outstanding, providing expert services with an excellent combination of professionalism and friendliness. It was also apparent to us - while encountering other groups on the mountain - that guides with other services treated them with respect, so their reputation must be well-deserved.

The 8-day Lemosho route was beautiful and varied, and I'd recommend it to anyone. James and Merkson had tons of information about the area, as well as other routes on the mountain. We enjoyed our conversations and it really enhanced the experience. The support team was also excellent, and were very friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the food, which was varied and excellent. I have no idea how they can cook such good meals in those conditions, but we feasted like kings.

For me, the experience was so good that I'd break my "no repeat summits" rule and happily go again, although I'd pick different route just for the variability. But I loved the Lemosho route as a first-timer. We were super happy with ClimbKili, and they were nowhere close to the price of the more expensive providers. Excellent value!

"Amazing Amazing Amazing"

Amazing Amazing Amazing! Such a professional outfit, our group was 40 people including 23 kids, they were obsoletely incredible! We had 2 birthdays and the entire staff sang and danced for each of our birthdays. Food was pretty good and the staff ensured the kids kept eating and drinking to combat altitude sickness. If you are considering Kilimanjaro Climb Kili was phenomenal!