Kibo Direct

Moshi, Tanzania · 5,895 m

Stand on the roof of Africa with the crew who live at its foot.

Three routes up Kilimanjaro, run by Kibo Direct guides out of Moshi, Tanzania. Small groups, unhurried acclimatisation, and the same porters season after season.

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95%
best summit rate
on our 8-day Lemosho itinerary
1:2
guide to trekker ratio
on every departure
12 yrs
on the mountain
same lead guides since 2014

Choose your route

Three ways up Kilimanjaro

Every itinerary includes park fees, camping or hut fees, a certified lead guide, cook, porters, and airport transfers from Kilimanjaro International.

Machame Route

Challenging

The 'Whiskey Route' — scenic ridges, Barranco Wall and excellent acclimatisation profile.

Duration
7 days on the mountain
Group size
4–10 trekkers
Summit success
92% summit rate
  • Shira Plateau
  • Barranco Wall scramble
  • Sunrise at Stella Point

per trekker$2,450

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Lemosho Route

Strenuous

Our highest summit rate. Remote western approach with an extra acclimatisation day.

Duration
8 days on the mountain
Group size
4–8 trekkers
Summit success
95% summit rate
  • Remote rainforest start
  • Extra altitude day
  • Crater rim camp option

per trekker$2,780

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Marangu Route

Moderate

The classic 'Coca-Cola Route' — the only trail with mountain huts instead of tents.

Duration
6 days on the mountain
Group size
6–12 trekkers
Summit success
84% summit rate
  • Sleep in huts
  • Gentle gradients
  • Shortest itinerary

per trekker$2,150

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Why book direct

Fewer hands between you and the summit

  • No 25% platform cut

    Book here and the money goes to the crew on the mountain, not to a booking platform. On a Lemosho Route trek that commission alone is $695.

  • Pay by card or mobile money

    Visa and Mastercard, or M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money and HaloPesa — whichever you already use.

  • Talk to the guide, not an agent

    Your questions reach the team in Moshi, Tanzania directly, so the answers come from people who have walked the route this month.

  • Licensed and park-registered

    TALA licence 04128 · Kilimanjaro National Park registered

Pick a departure date and hold your place

Choose a route, see which departures still have space, and pay a deposit by card or mobile money. Confirmation and your kit list arrive straight away.

  • Groups capped at 12
  • Summit night briefing included
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