Moshi – Machame Gate (1790 m) – Machame Camp (3020 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at the airport and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate to begin your climb. Upon arrival, your guide will handle the entrance formalities while you watch the various teams and mountain crew prepare for their expeditions. It’s always fascinating to see them load all the gear for the trip. Once everything is ready, your adventure will commence. Today’s goal is to reach Machame Camp, which should take about 5 – 6 hours. Along the way, you’ll pass through a stunning rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, and lichen, among other flora. Keep an eye out for the black and white thumbless colobus monkeys. Upon reaching your campsite for the night, you’ll have time to relax before enjoying a well-deserved dinner prepared by our cook.

Machame Camp (3020 m) – Shira Camp (3845 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Although today’s trek is shorter than yesterday’s, you’ll still start early, allowing you to reach your destination by mid-afternoon. The landscape will change dramatically from lush rainforest to moor and heathland. From your campsite on the Shira Plateau, you’ll have a beautiful view of the mountain range. As the sun sets, the glacier of Kibo will also light up.

Shira Camp (3845 m) – Lava Tower Hut (4640 m) – Barranco Camp (3960 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today is ideal for acclimatizing for the days ahead. You’ll climb roughly 700 m but will sleep at a similar elevation to the previous night. Starting at Shira Plateau, you’ll ascend to Lava Tower at around 4640 m. After a rest, you’ll continue through the Barranco Valley to reach the beautiful Barranco Camp. Today’s trek will take approximately 6 – 7 hours, during which you’ll experience the alpine desert and the Barranco Valley with its small lobelia plants and giant senecios. After a well-deserved dinner, you’ll rest in preparation for the next day.

Barranco Camp (3960 m) – Karanga Camp (4035 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you’ll tackle the famous Barranco Wall. You might need to use your hands occasionally for better grip, but there are no climbing passages. Safety is paramount, so please listen to our guides who will ensure you reach the top safely. Today involves a lot of ascents and descents, followed by a walk along the mountain ridge, offering a great view of the Kibo glacier. Today’s walking time is 3 – 4 hours, with the Kibo summit always on your left as you make your way to your camp for the night.

Karanga Camp (4035 m) – Barafu Camp (4640 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today’s destination is Barafu Camp, which you’ll reach after 3-4 hours of walking through the moon-like alpine desert. After a satisfying dinner, you’ll have an early night and a good rest. The highlight of your trip is now just hours away.

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

Mount Kilimanjaro - The climb starts at midnight. You’ll be woken up just before to have some tea and biscuits. After 5 – 7 hours, you’ll reach Stella Point, the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. Another 1 – 2 hours will bring you to Uhuru Peak at 5895 m. Standing on top of Africa’s highest mountain and watching the sunrise is a truly magnificent sight. This view will be unforgettable and will make every minute of the trek worthwhile. You’ll descend the same way back to Barafu Camp, which you’ll reach after 1 – 2 hours. The rest of the mountain team will be waiting with well-deserved snacks and refreshments. After resting for an hour or two, you’ll head to Mweka Camp for your last night on the mountain.

Mweka Camp (3080 m) – Mweka Gate (1630 m) – Moshi

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you’ll have a traditional farewell ceremony with your mountain crew. A short 2 – 3 hour walk through the rainforest will bring you to the Mweka gate, where our driver will be waiting. You’ll then be transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower, a cold drink, a debrief, and the awarding of your certificate of achievement. The rest of the day is yours to relax and reflect on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Oxygen cylinder and ox meter
• Three meals a day (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Government taxes included
• Tea and coffee provided
• Complete camping setup (tent, mattresses, mess tent)
• Drinking and bottled water supplied
• Round-trip transportation to the gate
• Experienced professional guide
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• Ethical team salaries as per KPAP guidelines

• Tips for the team: Industry recommendations are $12 a day to the cook, $20 a day to your head guide, $12-15 a day to the assistant guide and $5-8 a day to each porter divided by everyone in the climb
• All personal mountain climbing gear and equipment
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Pre/post accommodation and airport transfers (booking is available upon request)
• Travel insurance