Kilimanjaro group climbs. Share the climb, split the cost.
Join a small scheduled group on Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Rongai or the Northern Circuit. Same guides, oxygen and safety kit as a private climb, at a shared price. Family-run in Moshi since 1999.
- $200 deposit holds your place
- Departures run as scheduled
- Solo travellers welcome
8 Day Lemosho
Pick a date, Pick a route, secure your spot
Guaranteed group departures across all major routes. Don’t see a date that fits?
We open new groups around your travel plans — just ask.
8 Day Lemosho
What you save by joining a group
Park fees per person stay the same. The group shares the fixed costs: vehicles, the camp crew, cooks and the toilet tent.
7 Days Machame
The “Whisky Route”. Varied scenery and good acclimatisation.
8 Days Lemosho
Quiet western approach, our highest success rate, with an extra day to acclimatise.
6 Days Marangu
The “Coca-Cola Route”. The only route with hut accommodation.
The best way to climb if you are solo or a pair
You get the same guiding and safety as a private climb, at a shared price, with people to summit alongside.
Split the cost
Share transport, crew and camp costs across the group instead of paying for them alone.
People to climb with
Summit night is easier when you are cheering each other on. Many climbers leave with friends.
Guided and safe
Licensed guides, supplemental oxygen and pulse oximeters on every climb.
Fixed dates
Set departures every month that run as scheduled, so you can book flights now.
A local team
A family-run Moshi company, with fellow climbers from around the world.
A fair climb
Your booking pays a crew that is paid fairly, fed well and protected on the mountain.
Your place and your price are fixed when you book
Scheduled departures run as planned. Reserve with a small deposit, pay the balance closer to departure, and the rate you booked is the rate you pay.
Pick a date
Choose a departure above, or ask us to open a new group.
Pay $200
The deposit holds your place and locks in your price.
Pay the balance
Closer to departure. Solo? We place you in a group on your route.
Rated 4.9 by 260+ climbers
EXCELLENT
Based on 212 reviews
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Priya SVerified
A Memorable Safari - Thanks to the Wonderful Team at Ahsante Tours We had a fantastic experience with Ahsante Tours on our Tanzania safari. Everything was well organized, and the trip went smoothly from beginning to end. Holyfield Edwin, our main contact, deserves special recognition. He was warm, professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful, patiently answering all our questions both before the trip and while we were on safari. When I accidentally left my Kindle at Rafiki Retreat in Arusha, he went out of his way to arrange for it to be retrieved and sent to Kigali, our final destination. That kind of personal attention really stood out. Our guide and driver for nine days, Aston, was equally outstanding. He worked incredibly hard every day, was always patient and professional, and made us feel safe on the road. His knowledge of wildlife and ability to spot animals were impressive—we saw the Big Five multiple times! Most of all, we loved his genuine enthusiasm. He seemed just as excited about each sighting as we were, which made the experience even more enjoyable. He was also considerate and unobtrusive, allowing us to take in each moment at our own pace. The accommodations were generally three-star, and we enjoyed most of the bush camps and hotels along the way. Ahsante also coordinated our Rwanda extension to see the gorillas through Mist Safari, which was another wonderful experience. Brian K., our contact in Rwanda, was super responsive and easy to communicate with. All in all, we were very happy with Ahsante Tours. The team was reliable, thoughtful, and professional, and the personal touches made a real difference. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a Tanzania safari, especially if you value good communication, a knowledgeable guide, and a team that genuinely cares about your experience. Thank you, Ahsante Tours, for a trip filled with wonderful experiences and memories we will cherish for years to come!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Sam SVerified
Trip of a lifetime! I went with Ahsante Tours via Explore on a trip to climb Kilimanjaro (Lemosho route) followed by safaris in Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. All the guides were very friendly and nice to talk to - I got along with all of them very well. For the Kilimanjaro climb, I was consistently impressed by how above and beyond all the staff went to make sure we had everything and we were comfortable. The level of care, service and concern for our health and safety was unmatched. For the safaris, our guide was very knowledgeable with what everything was and was amazing at spotting even the smallest animals in secretive hiding spots. I think this was the best trip of my life and I will always remember it incredibly fondly!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Sophie NVerified
Incredible An incredible experience with the best team of guides and porters we could have asked for. They made it fun, interesting and ensured we were safe and happy at all times. I cannot thank Mussa, Joshua , Michael , Juma , Uhuru and the rest of the team enough for the trip of a lifetime. Thank you 🙏Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Blair TVerified
10/10 review for a great company Uk - Scotland based review. This is my second time using Ahsante tours and they can’t be faulted. I booked Kilimanjaro in 2025 with them and they were brilliant from the first initial contact. They planned out the trip according to my dates etc and were in communication throughout until I arrived. I used them again this year to book a safari trip for my partners birthday. Again, from initial contact their communication was excellent. I provided them with how I’d like my trip to look and executed it to perfection. We stayed with a Masai tribe before starting safari trip and this was a 10/10 experience. Would recommend. We thereafter visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara and then Serengeti for safari game drives. An experience that will last a life time that was made possible by using Ashante Tours. All accommodation we stayed in was clean, staff all friendly, food was good, all packed lunches provided for game drives and they were good as well. We had a safari guide Godwin, who was with us for 6 days. He was so friendly, so knowledgeable and just an overall really nice guy. Couldn’t have picked a better guide myself. The Weru Weru lodges, where you stay when booking with Ahsante is clean, good food and staff very friendly (both times). Would recommend anyone looking to book a trip to climb Kilimanjaro or safaris to book through Ahsante tours. Both times zero complaints. If I was to return to Tanzania I will use again. Ahsante to all - Ahsante Tour staff 👏🏻Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
UkiyoVerified
Perfect! Professional, flexible, and friendly team. We spent 17 days with this company. From Kili to Safaris, everything was organized and managed to a perfection. Big thanks to Daniel, Benson and Derick.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Shabana SVerified
They didn’t just get us to the summit — they got us through Kilimanjaro I don’t think you fully understand the importance of choosing the right Kilimanjaro team until you are actually on that mountain. We climbed with Ahsante Tours in September 2026, and there are moments from those days that I will genuinely never forget. Kilimanjaro tests you in ways that go far beyond physical fitness. There are long days, altitude, exhaustion, freezing temperatures, moments of complete awe and moments when your mind and body simply do not want to cooperate anymore. And during those moments, the people around you become incredibly important. Our Ahsante team were exceptional. The guides knew when to push us, when to slow us down, when we needed encouragement and when we simply needed someone beside us. The porters were absolute heroes. Watching how hard this team works while still greeting us with warmth, humour and encouragement every day gave me an entirely new level of respect for what goes into getting someone up Kilimanjaro. Summit night is where I understood it most. By that point, this wasn’t a holiday or even just a trek anymore. It was mental, physical and emotional. There were moments when reaching Uhuru Peak felt impossibly far away, but our team never stopped believing that we could get there. And we did. I stood at Uhuru Peak knowing that although my legs had carried me there, I absolutely had not got there alone. The organisation, food, camps and logistics were all handled extremely well, but what separates a good Kilimanjaro company from an unforgettable one is the people. These are the people who see you exhausted, cold, emotional and completely stripped of your usual comforts — and somehow keep you moving forward. To everyone at Ahsante who carried, cooked, guided, encouraged, laughed with us and quite literally walked this journey with us: asante sana. Kilimanjaro gave me one of the hardest and most extraordinary experiences of my life, and I will always be grateful that Ahsante Tours was part of it. Five stars, without hesitation. ❤️Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Heena KVerified
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro My Kilimanjaro Experience with Ahsante Tours 🏔️ Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was something I wanted to do for the adventure, but the experience turned out to mean so much more than I expected. From the beginning, Ahsante Tours made the process smooth and well organised. The communication before the climb, the arrangements, and the preparation all gave me confidence going into the journey. The climb itself was challenging—physically. But having a supportive and experienced team around me made a huge difference. The guides were encouraging throughout the entire climb, constantly checking on us, reminding us to take it *pole pole*, and making sure we were comfortable and safe. The porters were equally incredible. Seeing how much they carried and how hard they worked every day gave me an entirely different appreciation for the people behind the climb. Summit night was by far the toughest part. It was cold, dark, exhausting and mentally challenging, but every step brought me closer to the goal. Finally reaching Uhuru Peak at **5,895 metres** was a feeling I honestly cannot put into words. After all the preparation, tiredness, doubts and long days, standing at the summit and knowing **I DID IT** was unforgettable. But what I loved most about this experience is that Kilimanjaro taught me things beyond climbing a mountain. It taught me to appreciate my comfort at home, to trust my body, to keep moving at my own pace, and to understand that sometimes you are capable of much more than you think. I am genuinely grateful to the entire Ahsante Tours team for being part of such an important experience for me. From the first step to the final descent, their support contributed greatly to making this journey memorable. Thank you, Ahsante Tours, for an unforgettable Kilimanjaro experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
DuncanVerified
Unforgettable trip (in a good way) I joined an Ahsante group climbing the Kilimanjaro Machame route. Ascending isn’t easy, but the Ahsante team worked hard to maximise the chances of a successful ascent. Out of our group, nearly all managed to get to the top (something that isn’t usual). The guides were superb - supportive, very experienced and very friendly. Our team contained a medical doctor who was very reassuring and who was conducting research on the effects of altitude on the body. The Ahsante team are very welcoming, experienced and knowledgeable. The friendliness of the group, the stunning scenery and the Ahsante team made this an unforgettable trip.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
seangamageVerified
Life long memories. Our experience was split into two parts. Firstly, the Ahsante team got me and my friend to Uhuru Peak. Nine days, Northern Circuit - absolutely amazing. Professional, supportive and fun; we could not have asked for more. After the climb, Ahsante got four of us from Weru Weru River Lodge to Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Central/Northern Serengeti. Knowledgeable guides, great camps - saw the Great Migration over the Mara River, lions, rhino, cheetah, elephant, zebra, crocodile, hippo, giraffe. Life long memories.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
mark sVerified
Safari-tastic! Our 5 day Safari was amazing (if a little too long!) We saw such a great variety of animal life , and our drivers/ guides Godwin and Derek were very knowledgeable and could answer pretty much every question we asked, adding more information where they could. Godwin is a very skilled driver ( Derek is still training so not allowed to drive with customers) and handled those bumpy roads well. It was also great that he had car mechanic knowledge to sort out a few problems with our jeep along the way. They are both very professional but also friendly and we really enjoyed our time with them!
What the group price includes
Included
- Park, camping, conservation and rescue fees (incl. 18% VAT)
- Mountain tents, double occupancy; huts on Marangu
- Airport transfers (JRO) and transport to and from the mountain
- Professional guides, cooks and porters
- Three hot meals a day on the mountain
- Treated, filtered drinking water
- Hotel night before and after, with breakfast and dinner
- Supplemental oxygen and pulse oximeter
- Portable flush toilet for groups of 4+
- Secure storage and a celebration dinner after the climb
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa (about $50–250 depending on nationality)
- Travel insurance covering altitude to 6,000 m and helicopter evacuation
- Tips for the crew (guidance provided up front)
- Single-occupancy supplement for your own tent
- Personal gear rental and laundry
- Items of a personal nature
How we treat the porters and guides
We publish how we treat our team and invite you to check it on the trail. Your booking pays for fair wages, proper food and equal medical care for the people who carry your gear.
Paid within 48 hours
Base pay meets or exceeds union and government rates, paid in full within 48 hours of descent.
Open tipping ceremony
Tips are handed to each crew member directly at the end of the trip.
20 kg load limit
Checked on scales at the gate. Heavy group? We hire more porters.
Fed, warm, sheltered
Three hot meals a day, the same water as guests, proper gear and tents.
Equal medical care
Same first aid and evacuation priority as clients. We cover medical costs.
Porter to guide
We fund first-aid certification, English lessons and Leave No Trace training.
| Welfare | Common practice | With Ahsante |
|---|---|---|
| Bag weight | Often unchecked | 20 kg, checked at the gate |
| Wages | Can be weeks late | Paid within 48 hours |
| Tips | Collected by head guides | Handed to each person |
| Emergencies | Porters may descend alone | Same rescue priority |
| Crew meals | Basic starches | 3 hot meals a day |
Every group climb has an experienced crew, so you get personal attention and safety the whole way up.
- 1 lead guide for every 2 climbers
- 1 assistant guide for every 3 climbers
- 3–4 porters per climber for gear and supplies
- A camp team to set up and run camp
- Professional cooks for every meal
A typical day balances steady hiking, real rest and proper acclimatisation.
- Wake-up with hot tea or coffee at your tent
- Breakfast in the dining tent with your group
- 4–7 hours of guided trekking
- Lunch on the trail or at camp, with time to rest
- Briefing on the next day, then dinner
What climbers ask before joining a group
Most of our group climbers travel solo or as a pair. You are placed with a group on your route, led by guides who have spent over 20 years looking after first-time climbers.
No technical climbing is involved. You need to be able to walk for 4–7 hours a day for several days. We send a training plan after you book.
Up to 12 climbers per departure, with one lead guide for every two climbers and an assistant guide for every three.
Your safety comes first. If you need to descend, a guide goes down with you while the group continues. Your guide checks oxygen levels twice a day.
Yes. Tents are shared by two as standard; a single-occupancy supplement gives you your own.
Send the form below or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm the space, then you pay a $200 deposit to hold it. The balance is due closer to departure.
Tell us your dates and we will place you in the right group
We usually reply within a few hours, with honest advice from people who live at the foot of the mountain.
- Pick a departure above, or ask for new dates
- We confirm the space before you pay anything
- Then a $200 deposit holds your place
Reserve a place
No payment now. We confirm the space first, then send the deposit link.
Why Ahsante
A family on this mountain since 1999
Founded by Cuthbert & Stella Swai at the foot of Kilimanjaro,
Ahsante Tours has guided climbers for over a quarter of a century — long before most operators arrived.
25+ years on Kilimanjaro
Family-owned and locally run since 1999.
Certified mountain & safari guides
Licensed, experienced and trained in-house.
A crew treated fairly
Our published welfare charter, honoured on every climb.
TANAPA award winner
Recognised for technical climbs on Mawenzi Peak.
Sustainable & ethical tourism
Conservation projects and community support built in.
Custom itineraries
For individuals, families, schools and companies.
Ready to plan your climb?
Tell us your dates and we'll match you to the right group and route — usually within a few hours. No pressure, just honest advice from people who live here.