Itinerary

1. Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

   • Begin your day with breakfast and a detailed briefing from your guide at the hotel.

   • Drive approximately 1.5 hours to the Lemosho Park Gate at 2,100 meters.

   • Complete the registration process at Londorossi Gate.

   • Start your trek through the lush rainforest toward Mti Mkubwa Camp at 2,750 meters.

   • Hike for approximately 3 to 4 hours covering a distance of 7 kilometers.

   • Arrive at the camp where porters will set up tents and the chef will prepare lunch.

   • Relax in the forest environment before enjoying dinner.

   • Attend an evening briefing with your guide about the next day’s trek.

   Spend the night at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

2. Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

   • Wake up early and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

   • Begin your trek to Shira 1 Camp at 3,500 meters.

   • Trek for 5 to 6 hours across the moorland, covering 8 kilometers.

   • Admire views of the western face of Mount Kilimanjaro.

   • Arrive at Shira 1 Camp where porters will set up tents and the chef will serve lunch.

   • Take time to rest and enjoy the highland scenery.

   • Dine in the evening and receive a briefing about the next stage.

   Spend the night at Shira 1 Camp.

3. Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

   • Begin your day with breakfast and prepare for the next leg of the trek.

   • Hike 10 kilometers over 5 to 7 hours toward Shira 2 Camp at 3,850 meters.

   • Enjoy easy trekking conditions and incredible views across the plateau.

   • Reach Shira 2 Camp where tents will be set up and lunch served.

   • Relax in the afternoon and enjoy dinner in the evening.

   • Receive a detailed briefing about the following day’s plan.

   Spend the night at Shira 2 Camp.

4. Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

   • Wake up early for breakfast and prepare for a long day of trekking.

   • Ascend to the Lava Tower at 4,630 meters over a semi-desert terrain.

   • Hike for approximately 7 to 8 hours covering 10 kilometers in total.

   • Eat lunch near Lava Tower after the challenging ascent.

   • Begin a 2-hour descent of 680 meters to Barranco Camp at 3,900 meters.

   • Take in magnificent views of the Western Breach during descent.

   • Settle into camp, enjoy dinner, and receive an evening briefing.

   Spend the night at Barranco Camp.

5. Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   • Start your day early with breakfast before tackling the Barranco Wall.

   • Ascend the steep and iconic Wall before descending into Karanga Valley.

   • Trek for 4 to 5 hours over 6 kilometers of alpine desert terrain.

   • Arrive at Karanga Camp at 4,035 meters where lunch will be prepared.

   • Participate in a short acclimatization hike to Barafu Camp and return.

   • Relax in the afternoon and enjoy a hot dinner.

   • Listen to your guide’s briefing on the next day’s schedule.

   Spend the night at Karanga Camp.

6. Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • Eat breakfast and prepare for your hike to Barafu Camp at 4,640 meters.

   • Cover 4 kilometers over 4 to 5 hours through rocky alpine desert terrain.

   • Focus on slow, steady walking to aid acclimatization.

   • Reach Barafu Camp where tents will be prepared and lunch served.

   • Rest during the afternoon to conserve energy for the summit attempt.

   • Attend a final briefing on the summit climb after dinner.

   • Try to sleep early in preparation for the night ascent.

   Spend the night at Barafu Camp.

7. Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

   • Wake up at 11:30 PM for tea and biscuits before beginning the ascent.

   • Trek northwest through scree toward Stella Point at 5,685 meters.

   • Reach Stella Point after approximately 6 hours and enjoy a brief rest.

   • Continue for 2 hours to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa.

   • Spend limited time at the summit due to extreme cold and fatigue.

   • Descend back to Barafu Camp over 3 hours for a short rest and lunch.

   • Resume descent to Mweka Camp at 3,080 meters, covering 12 kilometers total.

   • Arrive at camp, eat dinner, and rest after a challenging but rewarding day.

   Spend the night at Mweka Camp.

8. Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

   • Wake up for breakfast and prepare for your final descent.

   • Hike for 3 to 4 hours through the rainforest, covering 10 kilometers.

   • Arrive at Mweka Gate at 1,640 meters where your trek officially ends.

   • Celebrate with the GTE team and receive a summit certificate.

   • Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest.