Your Kilimanjaro crew
Kili Vikings
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Christina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tough hike, amazing experience!
My husband and I climbed Kilimanjaro for our honeymoon in January 2026 with KiliVikings! We chose the 7-day Rongai route. Overall we had a great experience. We booked a group tour, but it ended up being just the two of us and the crew! From the beginning, Charlie was very responsive (even though we arrived on Christmas Day and finished on New Year’s Eve). Our guides, Goodluck and Stephan, were awesome and helpful! They respected the mountain and checked in with us throughout the day during the hiking portion and while relaxing at camp to make sure our questions were answered! The porters, chef, guides, and the entire staff were incredible! We made it to Gilman’s point, which is not the peak but was close enough!
We went at the end of rainy season so it rained/snowed every day of our hike. The mornings were usually clear and it was amazing to see the mountain as we progressed! Charlie arranged a taxi for us to get to Arusha after the hike and helped with everything we asked!
A couple of things that could have gone better/I wish we had done differently:
-Kilivikings forgot to pack oxygen, which was said to be included in the tour. I got altitude sickness during the summit night and I probably needed it but we didn’t have any.
- I wish we had looked at the route success rates before choosing a route. We picked the Rongai route and it was beautiful!!! the forest was incredible! But i think a longer climb (like lemosho) would have been better for us to acclimate.
-We did not end up taking the acclimatization day and I wish we had. Our climb ended up being 6 days instead of 7 because the guide said we likely didn’t need the extra day. We were feeling mostly good until the summit night so not our guide’s fault!
- KiliVikings recommends a 10% tip, but we got the vibe from our porters and guides that that was not at all fair. We ended up paying about a 25% tip (which was extremely deserved but a little more than we anticipated spending).
- Nothing KiliVikings could have done about this but we found it extremely difficult to eat. (The food was delicious we simply couldn’t eat because of the altitude). We live at sea level and have never been so high up so we truly didn’t understand how the altitude could impact us and the biggest hurdle was our appetite. We slept fine and for the most part we acclimated until we started the climb to the summit.
Again, overall, it was challenging, incredible, and a truly unique experience! Thank you KiliVikings!
LV
Email Juris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and helpful with every aspect of the trip not just the climb
We did the 7 day Lemosho route that was offered by Kili Vikings. This proved to be one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding things I’ve done thus far. Charlie from Kili Vikings was a great operator, who took care off every aspect of our trip, not just the climb. He was responsive and supportive, and answered all the questions we had. The climb was super well organised, our guides John, Conrad and Prosba were amazing - they took care of us for the whole week and were always careful so that our well-being is safeguarded, they made the climb that much more enjoyable. Apart from the climb, Kili Vikings also arranged us a safari tour, that was very well planned out and executed. Overall working with Charlie and Kili Vikings was a really enjoyable experience.
IT
Email Edoardo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
Climbed the Marangu Route in 6 days with a group of 7 friends. Everything was precise and perfect from start to finish. The guides were excellent and the porters were tireless and really friendly. The team was truly amazing! I recommend this agency to everyone.
Guides & porters were incredible
We climbed Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route and it was hands down one of the toughest things I’ve ever done — particularly summit day. A long, cold, relentless slog, but such an unforgettable experience.
Our guides — Johnnie, Temba, Conrad, Victor and Bonnie, were absolutely incredible. When I developed acute mountain sickness, they were calm and so supportive. They monitored me closely and helped me push through safely. I felt genuinely cared for the entire time.
The porters were also amazing. Their strength, kindness and constant encouragement made the whole trek possible. So much respect for the work they do.
Richard was very responsive on WhatsApp while organising the trip, which made the planning process straightforward.
Kilimanjaro is no joke, but with the right mountain crew beside you, it’s an experience you’ll never forget.
IT
Email Stella | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The climb of Kilimanjaro with Kilimanjaro Wikings was an incredible experience. The crew—from the porters, to the waiter, to the guides—was professional, organized, and available for every one of our needs.
The guides were very humane and professional in sharing both the difficult moments and the joyful ones. They provided great human and logistical support for any situation or problem. Conrad and Prosper were essential in helping us reach the summit, and we will be grateful to them for the rest of our lives.
The food was very good and the transportation was excellent.
IT
Email Andrea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
The climb of Kilimanjaro with Kilimanjaro Wikings was an incredible experience. The crew from the porters, to the waiter, to the guides was professional, organized, and available for every one of our needs.
The guides were very humane and professional in sharing both the difficult moments and the joyful ones. They provided great human and logistical support for any situation or problem. Conrad and Prosper were essential in helping us reach the summit, and we will be grateful to them for the rest of our lives.
The food was very good and the transportation was excellent.