Itinerary

1. Day 1: Machame Gate 1800m - Machame Camp

   • Start from Machame gate (1830m), and walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
   • Arrive at the first Machame Camp, situated at 3000m above sea level. If it is a clear day, we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

   Elevation (ft):1,800 m to 2835 m

   Distance: 11 km

   Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

   Habitat: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest.

   Full Board at Machame Camp

2. Day 2: Machame Hut 2835M - Shira Camp (3,750 M)

   • Climb up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.

   Elevation (ft):2835 m to 3,750 m

   Distance: 5 km

   Walking Time: 5-6 hours

   Habitat: Moorland

   Full Board Shira Cave Camp.

3. Day 3: Shira Camp 3750 M - Barranco Camp 3900M {VIA Lava Tower camp 4600M

   • Walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views.
   • Traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach after hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.)
   • Descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,950 m.).

   Elevation (ft): Shira Cave camp 3,750 m to Baraco Camp 3,900 m

   Distance: 10 km

   Walking Time: 5 to 6 hours

   Habitat: Moorland

   Accommodation: Barranco Camp

4. Day 4: Barranco Camp {3900m} - Karanga camp (3995 m)

   • Take a steep climb up the eastern wall that leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. 
   • Then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. The trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. Finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp

   Elevation (ft): Barranco Camp 3,900 m to Karanga Camp 3995 m

   Distance: 6 km

   Hiking Time: 3.5 to 4 hours

   Habitat: Moorland

   Accommodations: Karanga Camp.

5. Day 5: Karanga Camp 3995m - Barafu Camp (4,673 m.)

   • Take a  steep climb out of Karanga and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi, can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, the remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.

   Elevation (ft): Karanga camp 3995 m to Barafu Camp 4,673 m

   Distance: 4 km

   Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

   Habitat: Alpine Desert

   Accommodations: Barafu Hut Camp.

6. Day 6: Barafu Camp 4673m - Uhuru peak 5,895 m

   • Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness and begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. 
   • Enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hours round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.
   •  Descend to Barafu and stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment. We continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

   Elevation (ft):Barafu Camp 4,673 m to Uhuru peak 5,895 m {Via Stella Point 5756m}

   Distance: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point

   Distance: 5 km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent.

   Hiking Time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent

   Habitat: Alpine Desert

   Accommodations: Mweka Camp.

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

   • Take a gentle walk through the rainforest to Mweka gate. Successful climbers will receive their summit certificates.
   • After lunch, drive back to Moshi to your hotel.

   Day of departure: Transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport.

   DAY 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

   Elevation (ft): Mweka camp3,100 m to Mweka Gate 1,640 m

   Distance: 10 km

   Hiking Time: 4 -5 hours

   Habitat: Montane Forest