Itinerary

1. ARRIVE IN TANZANIA

   • Stay at the Arusha Safari Lodge, which is a beautiful hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure.

   • Gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. Confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

   Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.

2. MTI MKUBWA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

   • After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate with your Lemosho trek guide. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. Start your ascent along the forest trail and camp at Lemosho Mti Mkubwa Camp.

   Londrossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m); 3-4 hours walking.

3. SHIRA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

   • Leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Spend a full day trekking with slow and steady pace up to Shira Camp.

   Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp (3,550 m): 6-7 hours walking.

4. SHIRA HUT (FULL BOARD)

   • Today, follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut. As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.

   Shira Camp to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 3-5 hours walking.

5. BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD)

   • Today, 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 and after hot lunch, the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.). Descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).

   Shira Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

6. KARANGA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

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

   Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

7. BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD)

   • Today, take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

   Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.

8. BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

   • Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. Begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. Rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here, along with the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment, descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment.

   • Continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

   Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

9. MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD)

   • A gentle walk takes you down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge.

   Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.

   Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.

10. DEPARTING DAY.

    • After saying bye to your team of guides, you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option.