Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your booked hotel.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
A gentle trek takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower (and a cold beer or two. You made it!
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Depart Tanzania
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
06:00 AM
9 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : marklY1190OV
Hi I am 56 years old Man and I hiked Kilimanjaro with Three peaks Tanzania Safari. It was a life changing experience!!! Rafael the owner and his staff met every need I could have possibly had. Rafael stayed right by my side on summit night, encouraging me every step of the way! While climbing up the breakfast wall, Rafael offered his hand to me to get up some difficult maneuvers. The food was so delicious...homemade soup every night...and sweet/salty fresh popcorn awaiting us when we arrived at each camp. A cake was made and all of the porters, guides and cooks celebrated my accomplishment in the last camp site. I was so impressed with this company...never had I done that!! I have recommended Three peaks Tanzania Safari to many friends.You will not regret it!
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Posted On : 2020-12-18
Posted By : 383noahb
Rafael the owner made himself very available for planning and was available constantly in contact with, throughout via WhatsApp and Email the days before our trip for any last minute planning. He gave very speedy replies and was very efficient even though we made multiple changes throughout the planning of the trip. He's as eager and willing to arrange your trip as he seems!
We were very happy to meet Rafael and the team who picked us from the Airport to a hotel in Arusha. Where we were introduced to our guide. Add the next morning Three Peaks Tanzania safari team came ready for briefing and a little bit excirces before leaving for Machame gate.
Supplied us with everything we needed to succeed on our summiting Mount Kilimanjaro Uhuru peak. Our expectations were regularly exceeded with all aspects of our trip! The food was fantastic, the tents and sleeping bags kept us warm and the charming personalities of the whole team who took much enjoyment in helping us because they clearly love their jobs!
As an aside, we followed the tipping recommendations I read about from their online portal and tipped the team generously.
The only other thing I'd suggest is that if it's within your means, to have the people in your trekking group consider gathering extra hiking clothing (boots, hats, head lamps, etc.) to provide as gifts or donations to the porters. No matter which company you choose, the porters are all under-dressed because they cannot afford proper hiking clothes or shoes. The clothes they do have often come as used donations. If your trekking group can collect hiking clothes from friends before traveling it would make a very nice gift to give upon your departure.
I can give Rafael and Three Peaks Tanzania Safari team my highest recommendation. FANTASTIC!
Lexia , Thank you.
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Posted On : 2020-07-07
