Itinerary

1. Day 1: Moshi to Starting Point - Mti Mkubwa

   • Start a 3-hour private drive from the hotel in Moshi to the starting point, Londorosi Gate. Registration, payment, and entrance permit processes will occur at the gate while porters sort and weigh the luggage.
   • After completing all the necessary procedures, the hike begins towards the first camp, Mti Mkubwa Campsite. The trail is gentle, passing through the rainforest.

   Rest at the campsite, enjoy dinner and spend the night.

2. Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira II Camp

   • After breakfast, you will hike to Shira II Campsite, leaving the rainforest behind and entering the moorland vegetation. The hike takes you across the plateau to Shira II Camp, crossing some streams. This portion of the trail is suitable for acclimatization. You will reach Shira II Camp in the late afternoon

   Rest, have dinner and spend the night at the campsite.

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

   • Today's hike takes you to the high point, Lava Tower, where you will take a short break for acclimatization and lunch. Afterwards, you will descend to Barranco Valley Camp, offering a view of the impressive Wall. The camp is busy and crowded, serving as the hub for three different routes: Machame, Umbwe, and Lemosho. 

   Rest, enjoy dinner and spend the night at the camp.

4. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   • After breakfast at Barranco Camp, you will briefly hike to Karanga Camp. Here, you will have time for a hot lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

   Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

5. Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   At Barafu Base Camp, you will have time to rest, have dinner, and sleep early as you wake up at midnight for the summit attempt.

   • Around 1:00 am, your guide will wake you up to prepare for the summit. Make sure to have your summit gear and warm clothing suitable for temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius. Once prepared, the guide will slowly lead you to the summit, passing through Stella Point (5,685m) and reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Congratulations on reaching the summit!

6. Day 6: Uhuru Peak to Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp

   • On the sixth day, if the weather permits, you will have time to spend at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, capturing memorable photos of the African sunrise and enjoying a hot cup of tea from your thermal bottle. Afterwards, you will begin the descent to Barafu Camp.
   • At Barafu Camp, you will have breakfast and rest before continuing the descent to Mweka Camp. Here, you will have lunch. 

   Dinner and spend the night at the campsite.

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi Town

   • It's the last day of your 7-day Mount Kilimanjaro adventure. In the morning, you will pack your belongings and leave the park. The crew will organize and sort all items to mark the end of the tour. There will be singing, celebrations, and congratulations on your successful climb. Afterwards, you will hike down to Mweka Gate to sign out of the park and receive certificates for those who reach the summit. Finally, a one-hour private drive will take you back to the hotel in Moshi, where you can rest and continue your other plans.