Itinerary

1. Day 0: Arrival in Tanzania

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met by your representative.
   • Transfer to your hotel in Moshi town for check-in and rest.
   • Meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing on the upcoming trek.
   • Complete an equipment check to ensure you have all required mountain gear.
   • Rent any missing trekking equipment if needed before the climb begins.

2. Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

   • Drive from Moshi or Arusha to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, passing through Machame village at the base of the mountain.
   • Leave the park gate and begin trekking through dense rainforest on a winding uphill trail along a ridge.
   • Navigate sections of the trail that can be muddy and slippery, requiring careful footing.
   • Use gaiters and trekking poles for better stability on challenging terrain.
   • Continue ascending through the forest zone for a short distance.
   • Arrive at Machame Camp for rest and overnight stay.

3. Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

   • After breakfast, leave the rainforest glades and continue the ascent on a steady uphill trail.
   • Cross a small valley while trekking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather vegetation.
   • Continue along the ridge until it naturally comes to an end.
   • The route then turns westward towards a river gorge.
   • Proceed through the changing terrain as you approach the campsite.
   • Arrive at Shira Camp for overnight stay and rest.

4. Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

   • From the Shira Plateau, continue eastward along a ridge towards the junction leading in the direction of the Kibo peak.

   • Progress along the trail as it turns southeast towards Lava Tower, also known as the “Shark’s Tooth.”

   • Pass the Lava Tower and continue towards the junction leading up to Arrow Glacier at approximately 16,000 feet.

   • Begin a descent towards Barranco Hut, located at around 13,000 feet.

   • Arrive at Barranco Camp for rest and dinner after a challenging acclimatisation day.

   Overnight stay at Barranco Camp, with the day playing a key role in altitude adaptation for summit preparation.

5. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • After breakfast, depart Barranco Camp and begin the ascent along a steep ridge.
   • Pass the iconic Barranco Wall and continue towards Karanga Valley campsite.
   • Take a short break at Karanga before proceeding onwards on the trail.
   • Join the junction connecting to the Mweka Trail and continue the climb.
   • Ascend steadily towards Barafu Hut, the final base before summit attempt.
   • Complete the South Circuit, offering panoramic views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
   • Arrive at Barafu Camp, set up camp, and rest in preparation for summit night.
   • Enjoy dinner and overnight stay while preparing for the final ascent.

6. Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

   • Begin the summit attempt very early in the morning between midnight and 2am.
   • Ascend between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers in a northwesterly direction.
   • Climb through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim, the most challenging section of the trek.
   • Reach Stella Point at 18,600 feet and take a short rest while witnessing sunrise (weather permitting).
   • Continue the final ascent, which may involve snow, towards Uhuru Peak.
   • Arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa on Mount Kilimanjaro.
   • Begin descent back towards Barafu Camp, stopping for lunch en route.
   • Continue down to Mweka Hut using gaiters and trekking poles for stability on loose terrain.
   • Arrive at Mweka Camp in the upper forest zone for overnight stay.
   • Enjoy dinner and rest after a demanding summit day.

7. Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi

   • After breakfast, begin the final descent from Mweka Camp through the lush rainforest.
   • Continue trekking down towards Mweka Park Gate on a well-defined forest trail.
   • Arrive at Mweka Gate and complete the registration formalities.
   • Receive your summit certificates as a mark of successful completion of Mount Kilimanjaro climb.
   • Meet your waiting vehicle at the gate.
   • Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for rest and relaxation.