Itinerary

1. Day 1: From Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

   • After a briefing with our climb managers the day before, the guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at your hotel in the morning to meet you and hold another briefing. 
   • Then you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m).
   • After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through a rainforest. 
   • By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put up tents, and cook lunch for you. 
   • After lunch, the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp which features a 300-meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

2. Day 2: From Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

   • An early wakeup, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point, for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano. 
   • On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. 
   • This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. 
   • When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook your lunch, and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.

3. Day 3: From Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

   • Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m).
   • This trek is not difficult, and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. 
   • Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.
   • When you arrive at camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300-meter gain in altitude.

4. Day 4: From Shira 2 Camp to the Lava Tower and descent to Barranco Camp

   • After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m).
   • This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.
   • Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). 
   • Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry it features a very simple hiking trail.

5. Day 5: From Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   • Early wakeup, breakfast, and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). 
   • Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
   • Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group.
   •  After reaching the camp you will be offered a warm lunch. 
   • After a couple of hours, you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude and then descend back down to the camp.

6. Day 6: From Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • In the morning after breakfast, you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). 
   • Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. 
   • After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. 
   • It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

7. Day 7: Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp

   • Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). 
   • Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental conditions. 
   • After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. 
   • Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

8. Day 8: Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

   • The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. 
   • When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. 
   • After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). 
   • After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. 
   • Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you with a transfer back to the airport.