Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

   • Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

   • Rest and recover from your flight.

   • Attend a pre-climb briefing with your mountain guide.

   • Check your gear and make final preparations for the trek.

   Overnight at a hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

2. Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

   • Eat breakfast at the hotel.

   • Drive to Machame Gate (1,800 meters) and complete registration.

   • Begin your trek through the lush montane forest.

   • Observe various bird species and endemic flora.

   • Reach Machame Camp (3,000 meters) in the late afternoon.

   • Enjoy a hot dinner and rest at camp.

   Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
   Distance: Approximately 11 km (6.8 miles)
   Habitat: Montane Forest

3. Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp

   • Wake up early and eat breakfast.

   • Continue the climb as the trail steepens.

   • Exit the forest and enter the moorland zone.

   • Pass scenic ridges with views of Kibo Peak and the Shira Plateau.

   • Arrive at Shira 2 Camp (3,840 meters) and settle in for the evening.

   Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
   Distance: Approximately 5 km (3.1 miles)
   Habitat: Moorland

4. Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

   • Ascend steadily to Lava Tower (4,630 meters) for lunch.

   • Experience higher altitude to aid acclimatization.

   • Descend through the Great Barranco Valley.

   • Reach Barranco Camp (3,960 meters) for overnight stay.

   • Embrace the “climb high, sleep low” strategy.

   Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
   Distance: Approximately 10 km (6.2 miles)
   Habitat: Semi-desert/Alpine Desert

5. Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   • Begin with a thrilling climb up the Barranco Wall.

   • Scramble up steep sections with support from guides.

   • Traverse valleys and ridgelines with expansive views.

   • Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035 meters) in the afternoon.

   • Rest and prepare for the next day’s push.

   Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
   Distance: Approximately 5 km (3.1 miles)
   Habitat: Alpine Desert

6. Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • Hike steadily upward through rocky and dry terrain.

   • Reach Barafu Camp (4,640 meters), the final base camp.

   • Eat an early dinner and rest before the summit attempt.

   • Prepare gear and mentally ready yourself for the summit night.

   Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
   Distance: Approximately 4 km (2.5 miles)
   Habitat: Alpine Desert

7. Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

   • Wake around midnight and begin the summit push.

   • Ascend in darkness to Stella Point (5,739 meters) by sunrise.

   • Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.

   • Celebrate your achievement and take photographs at the summit.

   • Descend to Barafu Camp for rest and refreshments.

   • Continue descending to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters) for overnight.

   Hiking Time: 12–16 hours
   Distance: Approximately 5 km (3.1 miles) ascent, 11 km (6.8 miles) descent
   Habitat: Arctic, Alpine Desert, Moorland

8. Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

   • Eat a final breakfast on the mountain.

   • Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters).

   • Receive your summit certificates from the park authorities.

   • Transfer by vehicle to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

   • Celebrate your successful climb with a hot shower and rest.

   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Distance: Approximately 10 km (6.2 miles)
   Habitat: Forest

9. Day 9: Departure

   • Eat breakfast at the hotel.

   • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure.

   • Reflect on your journey and depart with unforgettable memories of Mount Kilimanjaro.