Kilimanjaro-Aufstieg, Machame-Route (7 Tage)

Wonderful teamwork, professional guides and excellent service, food was very good and people are so nice. Respect, warm, kind heart for all the team and really No.1 Altezza.

Our group all successfully summited and the wonderful team we had from Altezza was a big part of our success. Our group of 6 ranged in age from 15 to 55 and we couldn't have asked for a better company. Our guides, (JT, Lihiru and Godfrey) were the best - friendly, professional, caring, supportive, uplifting and safety conscious. The experience greatly exceeded our expectations from the hot water bottle bunnies at night, the personalized coffee cups, tea breaks, medical checks, an abundance of delicious food and the genuine care for us and our success. There isn't a single thing I would change. My husband and I did the climb 20 years ago and we felt so much better this time, thanks to the expertise and experience of the guides and team. The entire support team (cook, waiter - Rama, camp manager - Stan, and everyone). I highly recommend Altezza if you are considering climbing Kili - they will make it enjoyable, fun and their knowledge will help you succeed.

I joined a group of 11 other climbers to tackle Kilimanjaro via the 7-day Machame Route with Altezza in July 2025. Altezza certainly is on the pricier end of the tour groups for Kilimanjaro hikes, but the service didn’t disappoint. It also seems that they treat their guides, porters and staff well. Overall organisation and communication pre and post-trek was top notch. I had some bad food poisoning before the trek, and my Altezza contact was able to help arrange a hospital visit for me. My guides for the trip were Albert, Mongi, Starson, Marwa, Lema and Abdullah. They were all great at their job and helped me successfully summit. Huge shout out to all the porters as well for making the experience much more comfortable and being kind along the way. All of the rental gear was top-notch and there was more than enough food provided throughout the trek. The sleeping mats were also really thick and comfortable. Much nicer than the small fold-out ones I’ve used in the past when camping. Health checks were done twice daily and extra oxygen was carried up to the summit which was good for safety and peace of mind. I would consider using Altezza again for a Kilimanjaro trek, and would recommend to friends and family too. The biggest downside is the price, and the lack of private-toilet inclusion in the price as I know some other providers do include that. However, for the food, safety, quality of service and communication, I think it was worth it.