Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha town.
   • Stay at Mount Arusha Safari Lodge, located near Mount Meru and ideal for pre-trek preparation.
   • Attend a pre-climb briefing and equipment check in the evening.
   • Confirm your mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
   • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge with breakfast included.

2. Day 2: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave

   • Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and begin the climb from Umbwe Gate at 1,800 metres.
   • Trek through dense montane forest along a ridge between two deep valleys.
   • Observe primates such as black and white colobus monkeys and blue monkeys, as well as forest duikers.
   • Reach Umbwe Cave Camp at 3,000 metres after 6 to 8 hours of walking.
   • Carry sufficient water from the gate as none is available at the campsite.
   • Enjoy full board including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

3. Day 3: Umbwe Cave to Barranco Valley

   • Continue trekking along the steep Umbwe Ridge as the forest gradually opens up.
   • Experience striking views of Kilimanjaro’s unique flora and fauna.
   • Descend slightly to reach Barranco Camp at 3,950 metres.
   • Walk for approximately 4 to 6 hours.
   • Enjoy full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   • Climb the eastern wall below the Heim Glacier with spectacular mountain views.
   • Ascend the Great Barranco Wall towards the southeastern slopes of Kibo.
   • Walk through the alpine desert landscape of Karanga Valley.
   • Climb steeply to Karanga Camp at 4,000 metres.
   • Trek for 4 to 5 hours.
   • Enjoy full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

5. Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • Ascend steeply from Karanga and follow a compacted scree trail with wide open views.
   • Arrive at Barafu Camp at 4,600 metres with clear views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
   • Rest in the afternoon and prepare for the final ascent.
   • Walk for 3 to 4 hours.
   • Enjoy full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

6. Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

   • Begin the summit ascent before midnight over volcanic scree.
   • Reach Stella Point at 5,735 metres and witness a spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi.
   • Continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa.
   • Enjoy photography and celebrate your achievement at the summit.
   • Descend to Barafu Camp for refreshment and continue to Mweka Camp at 3,100 metres.
   • Trek for 13 to 15 hours.
   • Enjoy full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha

   • Walk gently through rainforest to Mweka Gate.
   • Receive your Kilimanjaro National Park summit certificate.
   • Drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge after lunch.
   • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay with breakfast included.

8. Day 8: Departure

   • Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
   • Conclude your Kilimanjaro trekking adventure.