• On arrival, the guide will meet you at the Kilimanjaro Airport and escort you to the waiting vehicle. Drive to the Hotel in Moshi and check-in

• Relax at the hotel pool or explore Moshi town on your own.

• Guide will meet you again in the evening to brief you about the next day's morning trek.

• At 09:30 am, depart from the hotel in Moshi and drive for about an hour to the entrance gate of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park in Machame town. 

• At the gate, as your guide gets busy with the registration process and porters weigh the luggage, you can walk around the area, spotting monkeys or watching the trekking teams preparing for the climb.

• Once the formalities are completed, your Kilimanjaro trekking adventure will begin with a walk into the lush rainforests covering the foothills. In no time, you will be deep within the wonderful mountain rainforest with very old trees, ancient ferns, liana, lichen, and moss that carpets the ground and drapes down from the trees. You will hear, and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops.

• After a walk of 5 to 6 hours, you will reach the day's destination – the Machame Camp, which is located just above the tree line at 3,010 meters.

• At the camp, at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you will have your first hot dinner on the mountain, followed by an overnight stay in tents.

Accommodation: Machame camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board. 

• After early morning breakfast, start your second day of trekking. The path steepens, and the landscape changes into moor and heath-land; the open landscape allows you to see the exciting mountain range.

• The second day's destination is shorter than the previous day, and you will arrive at the Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has an incredible view of the mountain, and during sunset, the sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.

Accommodation: Shira camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board. 

• Today, you will climb up about 800 meters, but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise better.

• The hike begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower (4,640 meters). The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert.

• The route passes through the wide Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants.

• After a 6 to 7 hours walk, you will arrive at the most stunning camp on the mountain – the Barranco Camp.

Accommodation: Barranco camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• Today, the Barranco Wall stands before you to conquer. Some stages will require you to use your hands for a better grip, but no actual climbing is necessary, and your guide will be with you every step of the way to provide a helping hand.

• The route, with its numerous ascents and descents, allow you a chance for further acclimatisation before reaching the mountain ridge.

• Walking along the ridge you can take in the beautiful landscape with its stunning contrasts of desert and vegetation, before finally reaching the cloudy Karanga Camp.

• Your trek will take between 3 to 4 hours, leaving more than enough time to rest and play a game of rummy.

Accommodation: Karanga camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board. 

• Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, you will enjoy an energetic breakfast before setting out to today's destination – the Barafu Camp.

• Most of the day will be spent walking through very dry deserted terrain, with Kibo ever-present on your left side.

• After 3-4 hours, you will reach Barafu Camp, where you will have an early dinner and overnight, as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours away.

Accommodation: Barafu camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• At around midnight, you will be woken up by your guide with a warm cup of tea and biscuits to get you ready for your final ascent.

• The moon and your headlamps will be your only source of light as you make your way up to Stella Point, reaching the crater rim in about 5 – 7 hours.

• Another 1 – 2 hours will take you to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), where you can enjoy the sun rising over the African landscape, casting a pink hue over the snowy peak and making the glaciers sparkle like diamonds around you.

• After capturing this incredible view and achievement on film, you will start your descent along the same route back to Barafu Camp, where your team awaits you with some snacks and refreshments.

• Rested and relaxed, you will make your way to Mweka Camp for your last night on the highest mountain on the African continent.

Accommodation: Mweka camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• A delicious breakfast is followed by a traditional farewell ceremony from your mountain crew before you start your final stretch down the mountain.

• You will once more trek through the rainforest, giving you another opportunity to spot the cheeky colobus monkey, finally reaching the Mweka gate in about 2 – 3 hours.

• You will be met at the gate and taken back to the hotel in Moshi for a long shower and relaxed day by the pool.

• The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at leisure, giving yourself a pat on the back for conquering the famous Kilimanjaro.