You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and perform an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Any missing gear will be recommended and provided on a rental basis. 

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

You will be picked up at your hotel around 8am and transferred to the Lemosho Gate, located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, we will still start a steady climb through the forests of the Lemosho Glade, eventually reaching Big Tree Camp where we will spend the night.

Distance covered: 7 kilometers | 4.3 miles

Approximate time taken: 4 hours

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

We will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will gain a reasonable amount of altitude with parts of the route being fairly steep. Our final destination is the Shira 1 Camp, where you will witness majestic views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. 

Distance covered: 8.5 kilometers | 5.3 miles

Approximate time taken: 7 hours

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Our trek starts with an ascent that boasts far-reaching panoramic views, exploring the climatic zone of the upland desert and lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. We will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs with extensive views of the plains below.

Distance covered: 10 kilometers | 6.2 miles

Approximate time taken: 7 hours

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner 

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We steeply exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the Southeastern slopes of Kibo. We climb over rock, which is not too technical but can be long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten Glaciers, we head to Karanga Valley. From here, we face a steep climb from Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong enough, we can take a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

Distance covered: 15.5 kilometers | 3.4 miles

Approximate time taken: 5 hours

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

After a night of rest and breakfast, we set off to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with absolutely no vegetation. This is a tough, steep walk made a bit more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp, we enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important during this time to stay hydrated and keep warm. We will enjoy an early dinner and rest as we will be rising between 11pm-12am to start the climb to the summit.

Distance covered: 13 kilomers | 1.9 miles

Approximate time taken: 3 hours

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off around midnight and trek steeply upwards towards the summit glaciers. We will climb scree for 4-5 hours, gaining incredible height over a short distance. The views in this area are absolutely spectacular. We aim to be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. We will be surrounded by beautiful ice cliffs within the crater and magnificent views of the jagged Mawenzi Peak and beyond. Another hour of walking and we will arrive at the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m).

We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and descending on scree slope and back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for well-earned rest.

Distance covered: 13.4 kilometers | 8.3 miles

Approximate time taken: 12–15 hours

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

A gentle downhill trek takes us through a rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we will complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We  will be met by our vehicles and return to our hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower (and a cold beer or two!) before our big celebration. Overnight at the same choice of accommodation.

Distance covered: 12.1 kilometers | 7.5 miles

Approximate time taken: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

We leave this day open in order to relax before your flight home. Depending on flight times, you can explore Arusha Town to grab some souvenirs before your departure.

Or, better yet… you can continue your adventure with a Tanzanian safari!