Itinerary

1. Day 1: Moshi to Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

   • Arrive at Londorossi Gate (2,100m / 6,890ft) at approximately 11:00 AM.

   • Register the climb with park authorities while porters and guides make final preparations.

   • Drive to the trailhead and enjoy a picnic lunch.

   • Begin the trek through the rainforest.

   • Observe unique flora and birdlife along the trail.

   • Arrive at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp (2,750m / 9,023ft) in the late afternoon.

   • Elevation Gain: 650 meters / 2,133 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours.

   Rest and overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

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

   • Hike from Mti Mkubwa through the forest and enter the moorland zone.

   • Enjoy views of Kilimanjaro’s diverse wildflowers.

   • Ascend gradually and catch the first glimpse of Kibo Peak.

   • Climb onto the Shira Plateau, formed by ancient lava flows.

   • Reach Shira 1 Camp (3,480m / 11,420ft) and relax for the day.

   • Elevation Gain: 730 meters / 2,397 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours.

   Dine and overnight at Shira 1 Camp.

3. Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

   • Follow the trail across the plateau toward Fisher Camp (4,000m).

   • Hike through varied terrain and continue to Moir Hut (4,155m / 13,632ft).

   • Ascend to higher altitude for acclimatization and sleep at lower elevation.

   • Enter the alpine desert zone.

   • Elevation Gain: 295 meters / 1,032 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours.

   Dine and overnight at Moir Hut.

4. Day 4: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

   • Begin the day by hiking out of the Moir Valley.

   • Ascend the Lent Hills for acclimatization and descend back to the main trail.

   • Cross a rocky terrain while heading east.

   • Reach Buffalo Camp (4,145m / 13,600ft) by late afternoon.

   • Elevation Loss: 10 meters / 32 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 4 to 7 hours.

   Rest, dine, and overnight at Buffalo Camp.

5. Day 5: Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Camp

   • Climb up Buffalo Ridge and descend across several gullies.

   • Trek through barren landscapes toward Third Cave Camp (3,936m / 12,913ft).

   • Observe dramatic changes in terrain and vegetation.

   • Elevation Loss: 209 meters / 687 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours.

   Rest and overnight at Third Cave Camp.

6. Day 6: Third Cave Camp to School Hut

   • Begin by retracing the previous day’s trail to a dry riverbed.

   • Head west and steadily ascend toward Kibo.

   • Reach School Hut (4,717m / 15,476ft) by early afternoon.

   • Explore the Saddle area near Mawenzi.

   • Prepare gear and rest ahead of the midnight summit push.

   • Elevation Gain: 781 meters / 2,563 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours.

   Dine and overnight at School Hut.

7. Day 7: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Crater Camp

   • Begin the summit attempt at midnight.

   • Ascend slowly up the steep slope toward Gilman’s Point.

   • Snack frequently to maintain energy levels despite reduced appetite.

   • Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,340ft), the highest point in Africa.

   • Descend to Crater Camp (5,730m / 18,799ft) after the summit.

   • Have lunch and enjoy a short hike to the Ash Pit Cone.

   • Return to Crater Camp for dinner and overnight.

   • Elevation Gain: 1,178 meters / 3,864 feet.

   • Elevation Loss: 165 meters / 541 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 11 to 15 hours.

8. Day 8: Crater Camp to Millennium Camp

   • Begin a steady descent from Crater Camp.

   • Cross alpine desert and moorland zones.

   • Arrive at Millennium Camp (3,827m / 12,566ft) for a hot lunch.

   • Rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight at Millennium Camp.

   • Elevation Loss: 1,903 meters / 6,233 feet.

   • Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours.

9. Day 9: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi / Arusha

   • Resume descent through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest.

   • Take extra caution as the trail may be slippery.

   • Arrive at Mweka Gate and enjoy a picnic lunch.

   • Collect summit certificates and purchase souvenirs.

   • Board Foot On Kili Tanzania vehicles for transfer to Moshi or Arusha.

   • Celebrate the successful trek with your team.