Itinerary

1. Day 1: Moshi to Londorossi Park Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

   • After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (7,380 ft/2,250 m, 2.5 hours).

   • From here, take a 4WD vehicle up the forest track to Lemosho Glades (7,830 ft/2,390 m, 11km, 45 minutes).

   • Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.

   Meals: Lunch & Dinner

   Budget Lodging: Mti Mkubwa Camp

2. Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

   • After breakfast, continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone.

   • After several streams are crossed,  continue over the Shira Ridge (11,810 ft/3,600 m), then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Budget Lodging: Shira 1 Camp

3. Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

   • After breakfast, take a gentle hike across the plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows by a stream.

   • Acclimatise yourself on a variety of hikes are available on the plateau.

   .Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Budget Lodging: Shira 2 Camp

4. Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Hut

   • From the Shira Plateau, continue to the east, passing the junction near the peak of Kibo.

   • Notice as your direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower called the "Shark's Tooth."

   • Shortly after the tower, come across the second junction, which brings you up to the Arrow Glacier (15,997 ft/4,876 m).

   • Continue down to the Barranco Hut (12,664 ft/3,860 m).

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Budget Lodging: Barranco Hut

5. Day 5: Barranco Hut to Karanga Hut

   • After breakfast, leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley campsite (13,780 ft/4,200 m).

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Budget Lodging: Karanga Valley Camp

6. Day 6: Karanga Hut to Barafu Hut

   • After breakfast, leave the Karanga Valley and pass the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.

   • Continue to the Barafu Hut (15,092 ft/4,600 m).

   • Reach Barafu Hut, and you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.

   • Make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Budget Lodging: Barafu Hut

7. Day 7: Barafu Hut to Summit to Mweka Hut

   • Wake up very early (midnight to 2 am) and continue on your way to the summit of Uhuru Peak (19,636 ft/5,985 m). 

   • By reaching Uhuru Peak, you are at the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

   • Increase your pace for a chance to see the sunrise from the summit.

   • Make your descent, continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut Campsite (10,171 ft/3,100 m).

   •  Later in the evening, we enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned rest.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Budget Lodging: Mweka Hut

8. Day 8: Mweka Hut to Moshi

   • After breakfast, continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate.

   • Head back to your hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast