Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Arusha

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a private transfer will take you to Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha.
   • Check in at the hotel, beautifully located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru, offering a comfortable setting to prepare for your adventure.
   • Attend a pre-climb briefing and equipment check at 5:30 pm to review the trek details and confirm mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
   • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Mount Meru Hotel on a bed, dinner and breakfast basis.

2. Day 2: Arusha to Mti Mkubwa Camp

   • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving approximately two hours through the rural countryside to Londorossi Gate for park registration formalities.
   • Continue driving through farmland with open plains to reach the Lemosho trailhead.
   • Begin your ascent along a forest trail rich with bird species, unique flowers and diverse plant life found on Mount Kilimanjaro.
   • Arrive and camp at Mti Mkubwa Camp with full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

3. Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp

   • Trek steadily out of the forest with wide scenic views as you approach the rim of the Shira Plateau.
   • Maintain a slow and steady pace during a full day of trekking to Shira Camp at 3,550 metres.
   • Observe changing vegetation zones and mountain wildlife along the trail.

   Overnight at Shira Camp on full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4. Day 4: Shira Camp to Shira Hut

   • Follow an easy path towards the summit of Shira Cathedral before continuing to Shira Hut at 3,840 metres.
   • Experience cooler temperatures as this exposed camp often drops well below freezing.
   • Enjoy panoramic mountain views and continued acclimatisation.

   Overnight at Shira Hut on full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

5. Day 5: Shira Hut to Barranco Valley

   • Walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views across the southwestern slopes of Kilimanjaro.
   • Pass beneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach.
   • Enjoy a hot lunch near Lava Tower at 4,600 metres before descending to the Great Barranco Valley at 3,900 metres.
   • Camp overnight in Barranco Valley on full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

6. Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   • Climb the eastern wall below Heim Glacier with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro.
   • Ascend the Great Barranco Wall separating you from the southeastern slopes of Kibo.
   • Descend into the alpine desert of Karanga Valley before climbing to Karanga Camp at 4,000 metres.

   Overnight at Karanga Camp on full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

7. Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • Follow the Traverse Route up Barafu Ridge at a slow and steady pace.
   • Reach Barafu Camp at 4,600 metres, your final camp before the summit attempt.
   • Spend the remainder of the day resting and preparing for the final ascent.

   Overnight at Barafu Camp on full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

8. Day 8: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

   • Wake before midnight and begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree towards Stella Point at 5,735 metres.
   • Rest briefly to witness sunrise over Mawenzi before continuing to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa.
   • Celebrate your achievement at the summit before descending to Barafu Camp for refreshments.
   • Continue descending to Mweka Camp for overnight stay on full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

9. Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Return to Arusha

   • Descend gently through rainforest to Mweka Gate in approximately three to five hours.
   • Receive your Kilimanjaro National Park summit certificate as a successful climber.
   • After lunch, drive back to Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha.
   • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel on a bed, dinner and breakfast basis.

10. Day 10: Departure Day

    • Say farewell to your mountain guides and crew.
    • Transfer privately from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, unless you choose an optional short safari or additional activity.