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- Operator
- Kilisa Tours & Safaris
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Other languages on offer: German, French, Spanish
- Group Size 5 - 27
- Ages 16+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Trek to the summit of Shira cathedral
- Walkthrough giant heather to reach the rim of Shira plateau
- Offers beautiful scenery and success getting to the summit
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Londorossi Gate/Shira trail head - River Camp (~3050 m/~10000 ft)
- Day 2 River Camp - Shira Huts (3850 m/12630 ft) via Shira Cathedral
- Day 3 Shira Huts - via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) - Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)
- Day 4 Barranco Huts - Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)
- Day 5 Karanga Camp - Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft)
- Day 6 Summit attempt via Stella Point (5752 m/18871 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Millenium Camp (3820 m/12530 ft) (or to Mweka Hut)
- Day 7 Millenium Camp - Shira Gate
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
River Camp
Campingday 1Shira 1 Camp
Campingday 2Upgrade AvailableBarranco Camp
Campingday 3Upgrade AvailableBarafu camp
Campingday 5Upgrade AvailableMillenium Camp
Campingday 6Upgrade Available
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 27 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Kilisa Tours & Safaris
Number of tours
43
Age Range
7 to 85 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
100%
Kilisa Tours & Safaris is the Tanzanian local owned company that made up of...
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- Mark· June 30th, 2025After researching many tour companies and contacting a few, I selected Kalisa. They were responsive to my questions with straight forward answers. I met with Bakari, my guide the day prior and went over my gear and what to expect with the hike. On the mountain the Kalisa team seemed to be a notch above the others. They left camp as a team and hiked together. Everyone from the porters to Amir, the chef to Bakari had one goal and that was to reach the summit. On summit night I don’t normally ascend with poles but as my legs were getting tired Bakari got my poles and told me to pull myself up the mountain. It worked. Also on summit night Eddy, a porter went along to provide any needed support. The food was good and plentiful. More starch than I usually eat but that is what is needed on the mountain. Amir even served up scratch pizza one night. Hussein, my waiter made sure I had everything I needed while in camp. The porters were amazing. Their sure footedness and durability on the mountain was something to see. They made it all happen. I highly recommend Kalisa tours for your experience.Show more
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Gary
Asked on July 12th, 2022How many mountain crew would I need for this trip? How much would each mountain crew cost per day?
Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperator•Written July 2022You will have 6 people as a Mountain crew to support you, that they will be carrying all Camping gears, and also a Guide to supporting you [ 1 Guide, 1 Cook & 4 Porters]. Mountain Crew tip is cost as explained below: Guide $20/day x 7 days = $140, Cook is $15/day x 1 x 7 days = $105, Porters $10/day x 4 x 7 days = $280. Total tip will be US$ 520.
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Dean
Asked on July 3rd, 2019Can 70+ years old tourists climb Kilimanjaro?
- Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperator•Written July 2019
Yes, there are travellers in their 70s and 80s who summit Kilimanjaro every year. However, it is recommended to seek professional medical advice first to ensure the person gets clearance from doctor. If they decide to trek the Kilimanjaro, it is also recommended to take one of the longer routes which provide more time for acclimatization.
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Justin
Asked on July 3rd, 2019Is it common to tip the support staff?
- Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperator•Written July 2019
Yes, it is and the recommended tipping amounts are the same no matter what route the hikers choose to do. The tip for the lead guide is usually $20-$25 per day; the tip for assistant guide and the chef is $10-$15 per day and the tip for each porter is $5-$10 per day.
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Tania
Asked on July 3rd, 2019Is any previous experience needed to climb Kilimanjaro?
- Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperator•Written July 2019
No, the climb to Mount Kilimanjaro does not require any previous climbing skills. On the Machame, Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe Route there is a section called the Barranco Wall that requires basic bouldering skills, however, no preparation is required for this section of the hike.
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Elizabeth
Asked on July 3rd, 2019Is it possible to climb Kilimanjaro without a guide?
- Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperator•Written July 2019
No. All standard Kilimanjaro treks usually include not only a registered guide but porters to carry the trekkers gear, gas, tents and food. According to the Tanzanian law, it is not possible for travellers to climb Kilimanjaro without the support staff.
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Joshua
Asked on July 3rd, 2019What is the night time temperature like on the summit of Kilimanjaro?
- Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperator•Written July 2019
The night time temperature at the Uhuru Point can range between 20 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 to -29 degrees Celsius). Due to Mount Kilimanjaro's great height, the mountain creates its own weather.
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