• Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast and a briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (approximately a 3-hour drive). From there, a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

• Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After crossing several streams, we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 16km/10mi
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we proceed, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, known as the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we reach the second junction which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then descend to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day at nearly the same elevation as you started, this day is crucial for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. We then proceed to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from various angles. Here we set up camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 9km/5mi
Climbing Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our ascent to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and climb through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. At Stella Point, you will take a short rest and be rewarded with a magnificent sunrise. Faster hikers may see the sunrise from the summit.

From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!

From the summit, we begin our descent straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel on the way down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.

• Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel

After breakfast, we continue the descent to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and T-shirts will probably be sufficient (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes).

Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast

• Expert mountain guides, porters, cook, and waiter included
• Park entry and mountain rescue fees covered
• All on-mountain meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) provided
• Accommodation for accompanying mountain crew
• Essential camping gear such as tents, sleeping mattresses, and dining equipment
• Round-trip transportation from Moshi to the mountain
• Pulse oximeters and comprehensive first aid kit
• Boiled drinking water on the mountain
• Salaries for all mountain staff

• Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips, Meals and drinks not specified and Gear for your climb
• Items of personal nature, Visas and Emergency oxygen