Arrival Day

Moshi Town - Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be greeted and transported by our driver to Keys Hotel in Moshi for a briefing and an overnight stay.

Londorossi Gate (2250m) – Big Tree Camp (2780m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The adventure begins. A two and a half hour drive will take you to Londorossi Gate for registration by the national park authorities. From there, you will drive another 15 km into the dense rainforest to the starting point. A moderately steep path leads to Big Tree Camp (2780m). Keep an eye out for monkeys and interesting birds along the way. Tents will be set up, and hot tea and washing water will be ready for you.

Forest Camp to Shira One Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Ascend from the forested slopes of Lemosho through Podocarpus and Juniper forest, breaking out onto the heath zone and the Shira Plateau. Lunch will be taken on the trail, and you will arrive at camp by mid-afternoon. Overnight at Shira 1 Camp.

Shira One Camp to Shira Two Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - After a long hike and significant altitude gain, today is a shorter day, and you will arrive at Shira 2 camp in time for lunch. This is a good day for acclimatization, with the option of an afternoon walk with your guides. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Shira Two Camp to Lava Tower Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - The route to Lava Tower takes you from the heath zone into the alpine desert zone, where few plants or animals can survive the extreme conditions. This half-day trek includes lunch at camp. In the afternoon, weather permitting, you have the option to scramble to the top of the nearby Lava Tower. Overnight at Lava Tower Camp.

Lava Tower Camp - Karanga Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - After two half days, you now face a relatively long day to Karanga camp. The choice of Karanga camp is strategic for acclimatization, and you will arrive in the late afternoon. Sunsets here are particularly spectacular, with views of the southern glacial valleys and ice fields towering over 3000 feet above you. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today is another half day of ascending to Barafu camp. Lunch will be taken at camp, allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit attempt. The desolate alpine desert and strong winds characterize this camp, but the evening offers splendid views of Mawenzi volcano. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3080m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Setting off just after midnight, you will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp towards Stella Point on the crater rim, a journey of about six hours. The sun should rise as you arrive. Just an hour or two more, and you will reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point of the crater. After a short break for photos and celebrations, you will begin the steep and dusty descent. The volcanic ash will have thawed by then. You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu before continuing downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080m). This is your overnight stop. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and enjoy a hearty supper.

Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

Mount Kilimanjaro - The day begins with a traditional farewell ceremony from the porters. After about three hours of descending through the lush forest, you will reach Mweka gate, where the driver will be waiting to take you back to Keys Hotel in Moshi town. A hot shower, a cold drink, a debrief, and your certificate of achievement will be waiting for you. Congratulations!

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• 3 litres of bottled drinking water on the first day
• First aid kit and pulse oximeter
• Oxygen Cylinder for emergencies

• Health insurance
• Sleeping bags
• Visa fees
• Laundry service available at the hotel for 1$ per cloth