Itinerary

1. Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

   •  Make an initial steep climb followed by a gentle incline.

   • After lunch, descend and ascend, bringing you to the camp.

2. Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

   • After breakfast, start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m).

   • Emerge from the rainforest and for the first time, you will be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you.

   • Physically speaking, the trek is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking.

   • When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatisation hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 300-meter gain in altitude.

   • Back down at Shira Camp, you will be served a hot dinner.

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

   • After breakfast, leave Shira Camp (3,845 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, descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness.

4. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

   • Wake up early, grab some breakfast and start summiting the 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 rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then, start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: your guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group.

   • After reaching the camp, you will be offered warm lunch and post rest; complete ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

5. Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Millenium Camp

   • Depart from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and start 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 your physical and mental conditions.

   • After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired.

   • Then, return to Barafu Camp, and after a 2-hour rest, continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

6. Day 6: Millenium 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, you will be presented with your commemorative certificates.

   • Head back to your hotel.

7. Day 7: Optional Day

   • Spend an extra day at Karanga Camp (4035m) for better acclimatisation.