Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Moshi/Arusha

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or designated pickup point.

   • Meet your mountain guide and transfer to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

   • Attend an evening pre-trek briefing and gear check with the team.

   Overnight at a hotel.

   Meals: Dinner

2. Day 2: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

   • Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft

   • Distance: 6 km / 4 miles

   • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

   • Habitat: Rainforest

   • Drive from Moshi to Lemosho Gate (approximately 4 hours).

   • Complete entry formalities and begin the trek through lush rainforest.

   • Reach Mti Mkubwa Camp for overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

   • Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft

   • Distance: 8 km / 5 miles

   • Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

   • Habitat: Heath

   • Ascend from rainforest into heather and moorland.

   • Cross rolling hills and streams before arriving at Shira Ridge.

   • Descend slightly to Shira 1 Camp.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. Day 4: Shira 1 to Moir Hut via Shira Plateau

   • Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft

   • Distance: 11 km / 7 miles

   • Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

   • Habitat: Heath

   • Hike across the scenic Shira Plateau.

   • Divert to Moir Hut, located beneath the Lent Hills.

   • Optional acclimatization walks available in the afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. Day 5: Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

   • Lava Tower Elevation: 15,190 ft

   • Barranco Camp Elevation: 13,044 ft

   • Total Distance: 10 km / 6 miles

   • Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

   • Habitat: Alpine Desert

   • Ascend to the Lava Tower rock formation, ideal for acclimatization.

   • Descend through the surreal Senecio Forest to Barranco Camp.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • Elevation: 13,044 ft to 15,331 ft

   • Total Distance: 9 km / 5.5 miles

   • Hiking Time: 8–9 hours

   • Habitat: Alpine Desert

   • Climb the Great Barranco Wall.

   • Cross valleys to Karanga Camp.

   • Continue ascent to Barafu Camp.

   • Prepare for the summit attempt.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. Day 7: Summit Attempt – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then to Crater Camp

   • Barafu to Uhuru Peak Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft

   • Uhuru Peak to Crater Camp Elevation: 19,341 ft to 18,865 ft

   • Total Distance: 6 km / 3.6 miles

   • Hiking Time: 8–9 hours

   • Habitat: Arctic

   • Begin summit push in early morning hours.

   • Reach Stella Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

   • Descend slightly to Crater Camp for overnight stay inside the crater.

   • Optional hike to Reutsch Crater and the ash pit.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8. Day 8: Crater Camp to Mweka Camp

   • Elevation: 18,865 ft to 10,065 ft

   • Distance: 12 km / 7 miles

   • Hiking Time: 4–6 hours

   • Habitat: Alpine Desert to Rainforest

   • Descend from Crater Camp to Barafu for a short break and lunch.

   • Continue down to Mweka Camp, located in the forest zone.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9. Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Return to Hotel

   • Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft

   • Distance: 10 km / 6 miles

   • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

   • Habitat: Rainforest

   • Continue final descent to Mweka Gate.

   • Collect your summit certificates.

   • Drive back to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch