Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Machame Gate (1,800 meters) to Machame Camp (2,835 meters)

   • Begin the trek from Machame Gate after completing registration formalities.
   • Trek through lush tropical rainforest with possible wildlife sightings.
   • Enjoy a packed bush lunch along the trail.
   • Reach Machame Camp for overnight stay with hot dinner provided.
   • Distance: 11 kilometers.
   • Trekking Time: 5 to 7 hours.
   • Zone: Tropical Rainforest.
   • Altitude Gain: 1,035 meters.

2. Day 2 – Machame Camp (2,835 meters) to Shira Camp 2 (3,850 meters)

   • Depart after breakfast and leave the rainforest behind.
   • Enter the low alpine desert zone and cross the scenic Shira Plateau.
   • Enjoy the first clear views of Kibo Peak and Mount Meru.
   • Arrive at Shira Camp 2 for overnight stay.
   • Distance: 7 kilometers.
   • Trekking Time: 4 to 6 hours.
   • Zone: Tropical Rainforest transitioning to Low Alpine Desert.
   • Altitude Gain: 1,015 meters.

3. Day 3 – Shira Camp 2 (3,850 meters) to Lava Tower (4,600 meters) and then Barranco Camp (3,900 meters)

   • Begin with a gradual ascent through the alpine desert towards Lava Tower.
   • Reach Lava Tower at 4,600 meters for acclimatization.
   • Descend to Barranco Camp at 3,900 meters for overnight stay.
   • Pass through landscapes featuring giant groundsels and Senecios Kilimanjari.
   • Practice the climb high, sleep low principle to enhance acclimatization.
   • Distance: 11.5 kilometers.
   • Trekking Time: 5 to 7 hours.
   • Zone: Low Alpine Desert to High Alpine Desert.
   • Altitude Gain: 750 meters.
   • Altitude Loss: 700 meters.

4. Day 4 – Barranco Camp (3,900 meters) to Karanga Camp (3,995 meters)

   • Climb the Great Barranco Wall without need for technical skills.
   • Pause at the top of the wall to enjoy magnificent views.
   • Continue through a series of ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.
   • Distance: 6 kilometers.
   • Trekking Time: 4 to 5 hours.
   • Zone: Moorlands.
   • Altitude Gain: 95 meters.

5. Day 5 – Karanga Camp (3,995 meters) to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters)

   • Complete the Southern Circuit and continue towards Barafu Camp.
   • Pass the Mweka Trail junction where climbers descending may be met.
   • Arrive at Barafu Camp for early dinner and rest before summit attempt.
   • Enjoy views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks from Barafu Camp.
   • Distance: 4 kilometers.
   • Trekking Time: 4 to 5 hours.
   • Zone: High Alpine Desert.
   • Altitude Gain: 678 meters.

6. Day 6 – Barafu Camp (4,673 meters) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) and then Mweka Camp (3,100 meters)

   • Begin summit attempt late at night between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM.
   • Ascend steep slopes slowly towards Stella Point (5,756 meters).
   • Take a short break at Stella Point for snacks and tea.
   • Proceed to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
   • Celebrate at the summit before beginning the descent.
   • Descend to Barafu Camp briefly, then continue further to Mweka Camp.
   • Choose Mweka Camp over Millennium Camp for better oxygen and recovery.
   • Distance: 10 kilometers to summit and return to Barafu Camp, approximately 11 kilometers to Mweka Camp.
   • Trekking Time: 6 to 8 hours to summit, 6 to 7 hours descent to Barafu Camp, 5 to 8 hours to Mweka Camp.
   • Zone: Glacial Zone and preceding zones.
   • Altitude Gain: 1,222 meters.
   • Altitude Loss: 2,795 meters.

7. Day 7 – Mweka Camp (3,100 meters) to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters)

   • Begin the final descent through the lush montane forest.
   • Complete registration at Mweka Gate and receive summit certificates.
   • Green certificate for reaching Stella Point. Gold certificate for Uhuru Peak.
   • Return transfer provided to hotel for well-deserved rest.
   • Distance: 10 kilometers.
   • Trekking Time: 3 to 4 hours.
   • Zone: Moorlands transitioning to Montane Forest.
   • Altitude Loss: 1,460 meters.