I apologize for bringing this post to the front page again, but we have had some updates to these trips.
If you are looking to join a group to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, I will update this webpage each week, adding dates that groups have offered their climb for others to join. Generally most trips to climb Kilimanjaro are private, but from time-to-time, people open them to others. Below are some current public group options - anyone can join:
JUNE:
June 25 - Two Canadian women are looking for a few other travelers to join their group. They are doing a seven day Machame climb, starting on June 25 and ending on July 1. Beginners welcome. This trip now has one other American guy on it. TRIP CLOSED
JULY:
July 4 - Two men, also from Canada, that are opening their trip for other people to join. Climb begins July 4 and ends July 10. It’s a 7 day Machame Climb. Beginners welcome. This trip has two Americans girls, and another guy who have joined. TRIP CLOSED
NEW - July 11 - July 15 - Two Americans looking for others to join their camping safari, which includes the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro National Park. This trip is open to three other people.
AUGUST:
NEW - Aug 6 - August 12 Two guys climbing the seven day Machame route, looking for others to join. Contact Donovan at BootsnAll for more details.
In August, we have the annual Bootsnall group that anyone can join. We take 15 people. $500 for the deposit to hold your space. Find out more details for BootsnAll’s Kilimanjaro Climb. 3 people are registered for this trip, so far. (This trip is closed)
SEPTEMBER:
Sept 2 - Two Brits and one American, all young professional women, are doing an eight Day Machame climb, sleeping at Crater Camp, the highest camp on Kilimanjaro at about 18,000 ft. People with previous trekking experience are open to join this trip. Oxygen will be brought on this climb. (This trip has two more people on the climb now. We are keeping this open for one more person. Very cool trip!)
Sept 29 - Two Americans - male and female, boyfriend & girlfriend - are opening their climb to 4 people, starting September 24, ending Sept 30. Looking for people who like to have fun and are laid back!
OCTOBER:
Oct 29:
Rachel Cadden of Verve Enterprises is looking for people to join her group climbing the Machame Route for seven days. This trip is open to anybody with adventurous spirit. Contact Donovan for more details. This is an adventure trip - and is not focused around Verve Enterprises mission. But you are welcome to ask Rachel about it on the trip!
DECEMBER:
December 7: Two Americans on a multi-month trip around the world are climbing the Machame route, seven days. Open to others. Date could change to Dec 5 or Dec 6.
Dec 26 - Kilimanjaro Fundraiser starting December 26, and summiting on Kilimanjaro for the first sunrise of 2008. Climb ends January 2. The charities they are raising money for are The Goodlife Kids Foundation and Amani Children’s Home. They’ll be holding around 6 fundraisers throughout the year this year. Our biggest fundraiser is a Kid Friendly Cook Book, with a recipe contest being run nationwide (open to children and adults).
If any of these trips interest you, contact Donovan at BootsnAll. Email donovan (at) BootsnAll (dot) com. The phone number from the US is 866-549-7614, or outside the US at 503-528-1005.
How do I contact the two Canadian climbers who are recruiting for the July trip?
Thanks!
Hi, I live in Johannesburg and plan to clim Mt. Kili in 2010. I have been doing some research. It has been said that mid Jan. to mid March is the best time, weather wise, to climb. I see you plan trips throughout the year. Do the exterme weather conditions not worry you with inexperienced climbers?
Hallo
I too had planned climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in June/July. I am on my why from Namibia to Egypt and would like an extended stop over in Tanzania…
I would also like to contact these Canadians (either group depending my arrival and lentgh of stay)to find out more about there plans.
Thanx Stephan
I am also planning the kilimanjaro trek in 2007. I am a beginner, and my dates are not solid yet, though the June 25 and September 2 dates sound OK. I would like to get in touch with members from these 2 groups to see if we can arrange it together.
Thanx.
We are beginning our trek up Kilimanjaro by the Rongai route on 1st March 2007 from a hotel in Moshi. There are just the two of us and we would be delighted to link up with any groups starting that route on the same day.
Unfortunately we have only just discovered your website
I’m too traveling to Tanzania and would like to climb Kili and do a safari..and end at the beach for some R&R. My travel dates are somewhat flexible, but looking to go around June 22 - Jul 8th. Please contact me aif you are traveling around the same time and would like to join me. I’m a solo traveler..female, 32, fit. A plus if you’re a scuba diver!
We’re penciled in to go up the mountain 24th June -Trying to do the Rongai route- and booking in NZ (House of Travel) who use a UK crowd - Acacia Travel (so probably the most expensive way to do it) -Just waiting to hear if there a spaces available with them .Off to Zanzibar after that ..
Trying to see if time to do a dive course be4 going ..otherwise a bit of snorkeling me thinks.
We are planning the Kilimanjaro trek for sep/07, we are from Venezuela and Norway and will be interested in enjoy a group for the climb. Perhaps the gruop of 3(sep 02) or the couple (sep 24). Can you tell me the route each group are planning to follow?. There is any way to get there without a tour agency?
I would like to contact the 2 Canadian women doing the end of June climb
Thanks
I am planning on doing the Kili climb, my friend can’t go so I was hoping I could join a group. How can I get in contact with the two canadians going in July?
Isn’t pretty cold out there? I admire you guys for experiencing a very exciting adventure!
I\’m planning to climb either in June/early July or September 2007 via the Rongai route. Looking to join a group or find people to form a new one, dates still flexible within these months.
Hello,
im beginner and I would like to join canadians on July 4, Kilimanjaro, Machame route.
How can i contact them?
I’m interested in the September 2 climb and was wondering if that last spot was still available and how to contact the climbers. The highest I’ve gone are fourteeners here in the U.S. in Colorado, but I’m fit and able and hoping to climb around that time.
I would like to contact the 2 Canadian women hiking June 25.
I would like to contact the two Americans who are planning to climb from Sep 24 to Sep 30.
Thanks
hi there i’m climbing kili between the 13th to the 20th august 2007, would be interested in doing it as part of a group, i’m from england.
Are the climbers with the September 2 climb still looking for an additional person? If so, please contact me at aj@ajstravels.com. If there are other groups planning to climb around that time (Late August to September 1-10ish) please let me know. I’m a 27 year-old American, in shape, planning to begin year long, round-world trek by climbing Kili. I’ll be in China and Croatia all summer, but am available via email at the above address. Thanks!
Climbing solo so far anytime between sept14-sept30. looking for some folks…
email me plauriel@umich.edu if available!
Hi, I am planning a February 2008 climb. Route or exact dates not decided yet but so far am climbing on my own!! 23 year old New Zealander keen to meet and greet others who want to climb around the same time.
Currently in Tokyo, steven.bott@gmail.com
Hi! I am planning a last minute trip in late August-September, and definitely want to climb kili. I am from Vancouver, Canada, and in good shape (I run 10kms and trail runs). I’m trying to figure out the ‘best’ way to travel solo - whether to join a group like this ahead of time, or go with a tour group. Let me know if you have any tips or are interested in another group-member.
Cheers!
Kaitlyn,
Email me at aj@ajstravels.com if you’re interested in maybe joining forces. I’m in the same boat, and would love to have some company. Anybody else looking for the late August/early September climb do so as well. I’m hoping to be done by September 9 or 10. Time s ticking, so please email assoon as you can.
AJ
Hi, Im starting a climb up Kilimanjaro on 4th Jan 08. Anyone else have a trip planned at this time?
ps. Im doing the Marangu route and Im not too sure about clothing I will need, any tips??
Hi Debby,
I’m looking to climb at the beginning of the year but I leave on the 9th of Jan from Dar to go back to the states.
Are you flexible with your dates?
Thanks!
Margot
Hi Margot
Im all booked now, I arrive on evening of 2nd Jan and meet up with my group the next day. I think the trek starts on 4th. I also leave on the evening of 9th, flying to England.
Have you booked your trek?
Debby
Hi,
I am 44-year-old female planning on climbing Kili Marangu route around July 24, 2008 (while my husband hunts). I reside in Park City, Utah and am hoping to find another female to join me for corresponding with while preparing, mutual support and to share the experience with.
I haven’t booked with a company yet and would also appreciate input from people who have climbed kili and what guide service they used, if they would use them again, pros, cons, etc.
Thanks!
Rebecca
Kliming Kili end of Dec 2007
Hi, I am 47 year old male, planning Kili Marangu or Machame 6 days route. I am looking for a group to join or other singles to make up a goup.
As the reasonable pricing you can get from agencies or direct from guides is much better for groups. ( = min 2 people)
Hi!
Looking to join a group going up Kili in Feb…
Cathy
Hi!
Looking to join a group up Kili Feb 2008.
Cathy
HI
Looking for women climbers to climb Kili the summer of 2008. Possibly have a eruo guide who has climbed many times.
Hi!
I am looking for a group to hike Kilimanjaro with in February 2008.
Chris
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