Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. In the evening, you will meet your guide for a detailed briefing about the climb and equipment check. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
Mid-Range: Keys Hotel
Luxury: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Londorossi Gate for registration and then proceed to the Lemosho Glades. From there, you will begin your trek through the lush rainforest, where you may encounter buffalo, elephants, and other wildlife. You’ll trek for 3-4 hours before arriving at Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp).

• Elevation: 2,250m to 2,800m
• Distance: 6km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Today, you’ll continue your ascent through the forest, transitioning into the Moorland Zone. After about 5-6 hours of trekking, you’ll reach the Shira Plateau, where you’ll experience panoramic views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscapes before arriving at Shira 1 Camp.

• Elevation: 2,800m to 3,500m
• Distance: 8km
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

Today’s trek takes you across the Shira Plateau, an expansive high-altitude desert that offers stunning views of Kibo Peak. You’ll enjoy a relatively easy trek of 5-7 hours to Shira 2 Camp, located at 3,850m.

• Elevation: 3,500m to 3,850m
• Distance: 7km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

This is a crucial day for acclimatization. You’ll trek up to Lava Tower at 4,600m and then descend to Barranco Camp at 3,950m. The ascent to Lava Tower helps your body adjust to the altitude, and the descent provides much-needed recovery. The hike will take 7-9 hours, and you’ll be treated to spectacular views of Kilimanjaro’s southern ice fields along the way.

• Elevation: 3,850m to 4,600m to 3,950m
• Distance: 10km
• Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Begin the day by tackling the Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical climb that offers some of the most exhilarating moments of the trek. Afterward, you’ll pass through the Karanga Valley and continue on to Barafu Camp. Today’s trek takes about 8-10 hours. At Barafu, you’ll prepare for your summit attempt, resting early before the midnight ascent.

• Elevation: 3,950m to 4,640m
• Distance: 13km
• Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Around midnight, you’ll begin your final ascent to the summit. After a 6-8 hour trek, you’ll reach Stella Point at 5,739m. From there, it’s about an hour’s climb to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating your achievement, you’ll descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and then continue down to Mweka Camp.

• Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100m
• Distance: 16km
• Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
• Habitat: Arctic / Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka Camp