Itinerary

1. Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp (2,780m)

   • Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate (2,250m) for registration.

   • Continue to the trailhead by 4WD on a bumpy track.

   • Enjoy lunch before starting the trek through the rainforest.

   • Spot black-and-white colobus monkeys and rich flora.

   • Reach Big Tree Camp for dinner and overnight.

   • Hiking time: 3–4 hours

2. Day 2: Big Tree Camp to Shira Camp 1 (3,500m)

   • Walk through thinning rainforest and enter moorland vegetation.

   • Ascend through rolling hills and open heath.

   • Enjoy views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak.

   • Arrive at Shira Camp 1 for rest and dinner.

   • Hiking time: 4–5 hours

3. Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3,900m)

   • Cross the Shira Ridge over flat terrain and lava flows.

   • Spot giant lobelias and enjoy expansive views of the valley.

   • Reach Shira Camp 2 for acclimatization and dinner.

   • Hiking time: 3–4 hours

4. Day 4: Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower (4,640m), then to Barranco Camp (3,960m)

   • Ascend gradually through alpine desert to Lava Tower.

   • Spend time at Lava Tower for acclimatization.

   • Descend to Barranco Camp through a senecio-dotted valley.

   • Practice the “climb high, sleep low” principle.

   • Hiking time: 6–7 hours

5. Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,035m)

   • Climb the steep Barranco Wall using both hands and feet in parts.

   • Traverse ridges and descend into Karanga Valley.

   • Ascend again to Karanga Camp, the last water point.

   • Rest and hydrate for the next ascent.

   • Hiking time: 4–5 hours

6. Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640m)

   • Trek through alpine desert and rocky terrain.

   • Pass volcanic formations and spot Mawenzi Peak.

   • Reach Barafu Camp for early dinner and summit preparations.

   • Rest before the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak.

   • Hiking time: 3–4 hours

7. Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), then descend to Mweka Camp (3,080m)

   • Begin summit attempt around midnight.

   • Reach Stella Point (5,730m), then continue to Uhuru Peak.

   • Celebrate at the Roof of Africa.

   • Descend to Barafu for breakfast, then continue to Mweka Camp.

   • Hiking time: 11–14 hours (total)

8. Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,630m)

   • Descend through lush rainforest.

   • Spot endemic species like the Impatiens kilimanjaro.

   • Sign out at the gate and receive your summit certificate.

   • Transfer to your hotel in Moshi for rest and celebration.

   • Hiking time: 2–3 hours