Overview

Adventure changes lives. For many, climbing Kilimanjaro is where that change begins.

As Ireland’s most trusted expedition company, Earth’s Edge leads carefully supported climbs of Africa’s highest mountain, combining expert local guiding, expedition doctors, and a strong sense of team. This is a journey designed not just to reach the summit, but to help people discover what they are capable of along the way.

Since 2007, we’ve guided thousands of people to some of the world’s most iconic summits, from Kilimanjaro to Aconcagua. Our Kilimanjaro expeditions are led by highly experienced local mountain guides and supported by a qualified expedition doctor, ensuring every climber is cared for at altitude.

Our approach is defined by preparation, support, and community. From the first briefing to summit day, we are with you every step of the way.

Why Climb Kilimanjaro with Earth’s Edge

At Earth’s Edge, we believe how you climb Kilimanjaro matters just as much as reaching the summit.

Expedition doctors at altitude are a bedrock of our service and our safety standards. Having a doctor on the mountain allows us to closely monitor acclimatisation, respond early to any medical issues, and support climbers with confidence and reassurance throughout the expedition.

Before travelling to Tanzania, every climber is invited to take part in a training weekend in Ireland, led by our expert guides. These weekends are designed to build confidence and community, offering practical advice on training, packing, pacing, and what to expect on the mountain. You arrive on Kilimanjaro prepared, informed, and part of a team.

From the moment you sign up, you become part of the Earth’s Edge team. Each climber receives an Earth’s Edge team jacket ahead of departure, a practical piece of kit designed for the mountain, and a reminder that your journey begins long before you arrive in Tanzania.

Our commitment to care defines how we travel. We operate with smaller group sizes, build stronger teams, and work closely with the communities who make our expeditions possible. As a proud Irish B Corp, we are dedicated to protecting the planet and supporting local staff through fair pay and responsible practices.

Our goal is simple: to help people grow physically, mentally, and emotionally through extraordinary adventures. Whether Kilimanjaro is your first major trek or your biggest challenge yet, we are there to support you from preparation, to summit and beyond.

Climbing Kilimanjaro – 7 Day Machame Route

Mount Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest mountain, standing at 5,896 m, but also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Formed around the massive volcanic crater known as Kibo, it rises dramatically from the surrounding plains and offers one of the world’s most rewarding high-altitude trekking experiences.

Our 10-day itinerary includes seven days of trekking on the scenic Machame Route, one of Kilimanjaro’s most beautiful and effective routes for acclimatisation. This slower pace allows the body time to adapt to altitude and significantly increases the chances of a successful summit. This trek is suitable for people with a good level of fitness, and no mountaineering experience is required.

The Machame Route is rich in biodiversity and ever-changing landscapes. From low scrublands and lush rainforest, you ascend through moorland and alpine tundra, before crossing scree slopes and passing glaciers on your final push to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

All of our Kilimanjaro expeditions are supported by an incredible team of local guides and porters, whose experience, strength, and support are central to every successful climb.

Unlike most operators, we spend our final night before summit day at Kosovo Camp, a quieter camp located 120 m higher than Barafu Camp. This reduces summit night by up to an hour, making for a more efficient and manageable ascent.

Each day on the mountain is shaped by teamwork and atmosphere, from the steady rhythm of the trail to the energy of local song and encouragement. After the climb, you’ll enjoy a free day to relax and recover by the pool, or choose to join an optional one-day safari in Tarangire National Park.

Want to learn more? You can watch our Kilimanjaro vlog here!

Kilimanjaro Expedition Costs & What’s Included

Your Kilimanjaro expedition with Earth’s Edge is designed to be carefully supported from the moment you sign up to the moment you return home.

As Ireland’s most trusted expedition company, we focus on preparation, safety, and community, ensuring every climber feels confident and well looked after throughout the journey.

Your expedition cost includes:

Expert Leadership & Medical Support

• Highly experienced local mountain guides, supported by an experienced expedition doctor, with you every step of the way.
• Comprehensive on-mountain medical care, acclimatisation monitoring, and safety oversight.
• A full team of skilled porters and support staff who are central to every successful climb.

Preparation Before You Travel

• An Earth’s Edge training weekend in Ireland, led by our guides, covering training, packing, pacing, and what to expect on the mountain.
• Ongoing pre-departure support and advice from the Earth’s Edge office team.
• An Earth’s Edge team jacket, sent to you ahead of departure as a practical layer for the mountain and a welcome into our community.

Accommodation, Meals & Logistics

• All accommodation throughout the expedition.
• All meals during the trek (accommodation in Arusha is based on bed and breakfast)
• All transport throughout the expedition.
• A celebratory dinner at the end of the climb.

Equipment & Mountain Infrastructure

• National Park fees and local taxes.
• All group equipment, including first aid kits, medical supplies, cooking equipment, and technical gear
• Use of high-quality expedition tents and Thermarests for comfort and safety on the mountain.

Responsible & Ethical Travel

• Fair working conditions and living wages for all local staff.
• A commitment to responsible travel as a proud Irish B Corp, supporting both the environment and the communities that make our expeditions possible

Payment Information

To secure your place, a €399 deposit is required at the time of booking. A part-payment of €1,000 is due six months prior to departure, with the remaining balance payable by instalments or in full. All fees must be paid no later than three months before departure.

Flights

We’ll outline a recommended flight itinerary to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) so you can avail of our free group transfer. This will be shared with you once your booking is confirmed.

You are, of course, welcome to choose alternative flights and make your own way to Arusha in time for the briefing on Day 1.

Read our Kilimanjaro blogs

Are you looking for even more information on this expedition? We have lots of extra insight into our Kilimanjaro trips. Or, you can also watch our Youtube playlist for even more detail!