Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

   • After arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, transfer to the hotel.

   • Get a briefing from the head guide about climbing, equipment for camping, and the local team.

   Overnight at the hotel with full board accommodation.

2. Day 2: Arusha to Machame Gate (1800m) to Machame Camp (3000m)

   • After breakfast, drive to Machame gate.

   • After getting the permit for entrance and meeting the team (guides, cook, and porters), weigh the luggage, and start trekking for 5-5.5 hours to Machame camp. The zone is forest till near the camp.

   • If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of the summit of Kilimanjaro.

   Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board.

3. Day 3: Machame Camp (3000m) to Shira Camp (3840 m)

   • After breakfast, proceed to Shira camp. The zone is savannah and steep for some parts.

   • If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi mountain. The walking takes 4-4.5 hours, with hot lunch at the camp.

   Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

4. Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3950 m)

   • After breakfast, move to Barranco camp. The zone is savannah one part; the other part is desert.

   • Before arriving at the camp, go past Lava tower (4600m) to acclimatize. Take hot lunch before descending towards the camp. 

   • If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi mountain. The walking takes 6-7 hours, with hot lunch at the camp.

   Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

5. Day 5: Barranco Camp (3950 m) to Karanga Camp (4000m)

   • After breakfast, move to Karanga camp.

   • In the beginning, climb the wall of Barranco in one hour and continue to Karanga camp for hot lunch and camping.

   • The zone is savannah and desert, steep, and plain. The walking takes 4 hours.

   Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

6. Day 6: Karanga Camp (4000m) to Barafu Camp (4600m)

   • After breakfast, proceed towards Barafu camp. The zone is desert, steep in some parts.

   • It takes 3 hours to reach Barafu camp.

   • Have hot lunch at the camp.

   Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.

7. Day 7: Barafu Camp (4600m) to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp (3100m)

   • After dinner, sleep early.

   • Wake up at midnight for the final preparation and take a cup of tea with a biscuit.

   • Begin to walk slowly.

   • Since the area is steep, climb in zig-zag motion for 6-7 hours to reach the summit.

   • Enjoy the wonderful view of the sunrise, see Mawenzi mountain, Usambaa mountain & Mount Meru.

   • After spending some time at the summit, go back to camp (3-4h for descent) for a short break and take a full breakfast.

   • Pack everything, and continue to descend (4h to Mweka camp).

   Overnight at camp with full board accommodation.

8. Day 8: Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1700m)

   • After breakfast, depart towards Mweka gate to meet the driver for transfer back to the hotel.

   • Certificates will be given to those who reached the summit. The descent takes 3-3.5 hours, with full board.

   End of services.