To redeem your voucher, simply reach out to the operator as instructed in your confirmation email, and be sure to provide your order number. Voucher is valid until December 31, 2022. Do not make travel arrangements until you have received confirmation from Altezza Travel.

Group departure are available almost every month, and often there are two departures a month, sometimes more. Below is a list of the current group departures:

February 28th, 2021 - March 8th, 2021
June 14th, 2021 - June 22nd, 2021
July 14th, 2021 - July 22nd, 2021
August 16th, 2021 - August 24th, 2021
September 18th, 2021 - September 26th, 2021
October 30th, 2021 - November 7th, 2021
January 4th, 2022 - January 12, 2022
February 14th, 2022 - February 22nd, 2022
June 13th, 2022 - June 21st, 2022
July 3rd, 2022 - July 11th, 2022
September 4th, 2022 - September 12th, 2022
October 6th, 2022 - October 14th, 2022

For private departures, any date is available, however pricing will vary based on the number of people in your group. Please contact our Travel Services Team if interested for more information and pricing.

In a very unlikely event, force-majeure situations (extremely inclement weather conditions, earthquakes, wars, civil riots, labor strikes, riots, commotions, etc.) may prevent this trip from running. However, a trip has never been forced to cancel for any of these reasons since Altezza Travel has been in operation.

The starting location of this trip is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in the United Republic of Tanzania. Pick-up service and transfer to the hotel is included in your travel package, just make sure your flight arrives on day 1 of the trip. Many international airlines fly to JRO. Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch, Qatar Airways, flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines are recommended.

You'll be staying in a good three-star hotel (Aishi Machame Hotel or Altezza Lodge) before and after the Kilimanjaro climb. The hotels have everything for a comfortable stay – cozy rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, professional staff, quality restaurant, laundry service, and a swimming pool.

During the trek, you’ll be tent camping in high-quality insulated 4 season North Face tents. A tent can sleep three people, but you’ll be provided one tent for two climbers for better comfort.

In general, groups are made up of two to fifteen climbers.

Single accommodation in the hotel before the trip is available if booked in advance. The single supplement fee is $60 per night. Single accommodation while tent camping on Mount Kilimanjaro is available for a single supplement fee of $250 per expedition. Otherwise, if traveling alone, you'll be paired with another guest.

Breakfast in the hotel is included on the arrival and departure days. Three meals per day and all drinks are included (excluding alcohol, which is not allowed on Mt. Kilimanjaro) during the hike. The only meals that are not included in the package are lunch and dinner in the hotel.

American, continental, and local Swahili meals are served in the hotel. On Mount Kilimanjaro you'll be treated to special, nutritionist-designed meal plans that maximize your energy, while also being tasty and appetizing. Traditional, vegetarian and halal diet plans are available.

$500-$600 USD should be enough to cover incidental travel expenses. Please note that tips to your climbing team (which are customary and recommended, but nevertheless optional and subject to your satisfaction with the team’s performance) are not included in the tour cost. For Kilimanjaro climbs you can expect to tip around 10% of the tour cost.

Recommended items include:
•Small backpack (20–40 liters)
•Large duffel bag for your belongings, which will be carried by a porter (80–120 liters)
•Sleeping bag (designed for up to 5°F)
•Rain poncho & a waterproof covering for your backpack
•Hiking boots with a water-repellent layer and good protection
•Gym shoes for the first days of the climb and to change into at the camp
•Hiking pants for the first days of the climb (2 pairs)
•Waterproof and wind block pants
•Warm ski pants (designed for 5°F)
•T-shirt or long sleeve shirt (4-5 pieces)
•Soft-shell or fleece jacket
•Down jacket for 5°F is an absolute necessity for the final ascent to the summit
•Thermal underwear for active sports (preferably 2 pairs)
•Light trekking gloves
•Mittens/gloves designed for 5°F for the final ascent to the summit
•Trekking socks (4-5 pieces)
•Gaiters for protection against dust/snow
•Cap/panama hat/hat to protect your face and neck against the equatorial sun
•Fleece hat
•Balaclava for wind protection during the final summit ascent
•Alpine sunglasses or goggles
•Headlamp
•Trekking poles
•Water flasks (2 liters in total); the flask may be substituted by a water bladder installed in your backpack
•Sunblock (SPF 50+)
•Lip balm
•Towel, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush

Your guides will lead you on various acclimatization hikes throughout your trek, allowing you to grow accustomed to the altitude gradually.

During the climb, it's recommended that you:
•Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine
•Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little and often)
•Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning before starting an ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. It's recommended that you consult your doctor prior to the trip to discuss side effects and whether this pill is suitable for you.

Many people don’t sleep well at high altitudes. Because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than it did during the day. You might start to feel sick and/or have a headache. Pay attention to any such symptoms you might have and inform your guide immediately if you think you might have altitude sickness.

While Kilimanjaro is a great way to climb for the first time – it is always best to be in reasonable physical shape. A moderate amount of exercise prior to the period leading up to the climb will make the 6-12 kilometer daily marches up the mountain much easier. That said, the climb should not present any problems to anyone not leading a sedentary lifestyle. Most of those climbing Kilimanjaro are first-time climbers and the overall success rate is 95%.

The minimum age is 10 years old. However, climbers younger than 18 years old attempting to climb the mountain is allowed on a case by case basis. There may also be discounts available for younger climbers. Please contact customer service with special requests.

Yes, you can rent what you may be missing at the local Altezza Travel offices after arriving in Tanzania. They offer quality climbing gear and renew their stocks every 6-8 months.

The volcano is situated at the equator, which tends to make for stable weather. Climbs are underway year-round and there should not be a day when climbing would be out of the question. Winds can be strong at times and the temperatures sometimes drop to 0°F, but that is all part of the adventure!

The average nighttime temperature at the various camps is about 32°F. However, temperatures tend to drop as one nears Uhuru Peak. There is snow cover at altitudes of 15,000+ feet during rainy season and the temperatures may drop to 0°F at night and +41°F in the day time.

Yes, the temperature may soar to +86 °F in the mountains. Keep in mind that the effects of direct and reflected sunlight are far more serious the higher you climb. Make sure to bring or rent proper sunglasses or goggles to avoid snow blindness and SPF 30+ sunscreen is also a must.

You can leave everything you do not need on the mountain at Altezza Travel's offices. The luggage store is video monitored and all your valuables are inventoried before being stored in a safe.

In these cases, the climber(s) in question will be escorted by at least one crew member on their descent to the park gate. A vehicle will be waiting to transfer them to the Altezza office and their hotel.

All climbing crews are organized in a manner that guarantees every climber in the group a chance to ascend to Uhuru Peak. No matter how many climbers turn around, there will always be professional crew members who can guide those continuing with the climb to the summit.

Mobile networks, though rather unreliable, are generally available at camps. You might want to buy a local SIM card as this ensures communication by SMS.

The Camp Master and crew pitch all the tents and a mountain chef is responsible for cooking.

The crew can warm up enough water to wash your head and face and showers are available for an extra fee ($350) upon prior arrangement. One should keep in mind that hair dryers are not available on the mountain and climbing in the cold with wet hair could lead to getting sick. It's best to carry a sufficient supply of wet wipes.

The tents sleep 2-3 people. Single accommodation can be provided for an extra fee of $250 for the duration of the climb upon prior arrangement. The tents used are The North Face VE 25 Marmot Limelight 3P.

It is prohibited to make fires in Kilimanjaro National Park.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. For travel insurance, we recommend VisitorsCoverage as a provider.

We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.

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