Description

Day 1: Arrival

• Arrive in Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
• Transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
• Briefing with your guide and final gear check.

Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2,385m) to Big Tree Camp (2,780m)

• Transfer to Londorossi Gate for registration.
• Begin the trek through lush rainforest.
• Trekking time: 4-5 hours.

Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2,780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,505m)

• Gradually ascend through the rainforest.
• Enter the heath and moorland zone.
• Trekking time: 5-6 hours.

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,810m)

• Trek across the Shira Plateau.
• Gain altitude and start to feel the effects of altitude.
• Trekking time: 4-5 hours.

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3,810m) to Barranco Camp (3,960m) via Lava Tower (4,630m)

• Ascend to the Lava Tower for acclimatization.
• Descend to Barranco Valley for overnight.
• Trekking time: 6-8 hours.

Day 6: Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Karanga Camp (3,995m)

• Conquer the Barranco Wall.
• Traverse alpine desert terrain.
• Trekking time: 4-5 hours.

Day 7: Karanga Camp (3,995m) to Barafu Camp (4,673m)

• Ascend to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.
• Rest and prepare for the summit push.
• Trekking time: 3-4 hours.

Day 8: Summit Attempt – Barafu Camp (4,673m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

• Start the summit push around midnight.
• Reach Stella Point (5,739m) at the rim of the crater.
• Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
• Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest.
• Continue descending to Mweka Camp for the night.
• Trekking time: 11-15 hours.

Day 9: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m)

• Descend through the rainforest.
• Arrive at Mweka Gate, receive summit certificates, and say goodbye to your crew.
• Transfer back to your hotel for a well-deserved celebration and rest.