Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro
You'll land at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get transferred to Springlands Hotel in Moshi. Your climbing guide will meet you there to go over the briefing, sort through gear options, and talk through what to expect. If you're coming from Nairobi, there's a daily shuttle at 7:30 AM, while anyone arriving from Arusha gets picked up and driven to Moshi.
- Start point
- Nairobi, Kenya (We pickup in hotels in Nairobi, Arusha and Moshi )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Meet and briefing with climbing guide
- Gear selection and equipment review
Optional Activities
- Daily shuttle from Nairobi to Moshi (7:30 AM departure, 3 PM arrival)
- Transfer from Arusha to Moshi
Landmarks/POIs Kilimanjaro International Airport - Day 2
Moshi to Mti Mkubwa
The drive takes you from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate. From there, a 4WD vehicle takes you 11 km along forest tracks (about 45 minutes) to Lemosho Glades. You'll then hike through forest for 3 hours to reach Mti Mkubwa campsite, where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD drive to Lemosho Glades (11 km, 45 minutes)
- Forest trail hike to Mti Mkubwa campsite (3 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Londorossi Park Gate Lemosho Glades Mti Mkubwa 
- Day 3
Shira Plateau
The path gets steeper as you move into giant heather moorland and cross Shira Ridge at 3,600 m (11,810 ft), then drop down to Shira Camp 1 by a stream. After that, you'll take a gentle walk across the plateau to Shira Camp 2 on moorland meadows. This day focuses on acclimatization, and various walks are available if you want to explore the plateau more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike across Shira Ridge (3,600 m / 11,810 ft)
- Walk from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
- Optional plateau walks for acclimatization
Optional Activities
- Various walks on the Shira Plateau for acclimatization
Landmarks/POIs Shira Ridge Shira Camp 1 Shira Camp 2 Shira Plateau - Day 4
Barranco Camp
After breakfast, you'll head east on a steepening trail above the highest vegetation toward Kilimanjaro's mass. The rocky landscape leads to Lava Tower at 4,630 m (15,190 ft), which is a striking volcanic formation from Kilimanjaro's earlier activity. You'll grab lunch near the tower, then descend for 2 hours below the Western Breach and Breach Wall to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m (12,960 ft). Keep an eye out for altitude sickness signs and catch the sunset over the Breach and Great Barranco Walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Lava Tower), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Lava Tower (4,630 m / 15,190 ft)
- Descent to Barranco Camp (3,950 m / 12,960 ft)
Optional Activities
- Scramble to the top of Lava Tower (for sure-footed climbers)
Landmarks/POIs Lava Tower Western Breach Breach Wall Great Barranco Wall Barranco Camp - Day 5
Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut
After breakfast, you'll climb the steep ridge to the great Barranco Wall and work your way up this formidable obstacle (it's not quite as difficult as it looks). Once you reach the top near the Heim Glacier, you'll descend into the lush Karanga Valley to the campsite. After a hot lunch, your afternoon is free for rest or exploring. Later you'll hike east over ridges and valleys to connect with the Mweka Route (your descent path), then head up the ridge through sparse landscape for another hour to Barafu Hut. Sort out your equipment and warm clothes for tomorrow's summit push, hydrate well, and eat an early dinner before getting some sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch in Karanga Valley camp), Lunch (Hot lunch at Barafu Hut), Dinner (Early dinner before summit night)
Included Activities
- Climb the Great Barranco Wall
- Hike to Karanga Valley campsite
- Hike to Barafu Hut (via Mweka Route)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration in Karanga Valley
Landmarks/POIs Great Barranco Wall Heim Glacier Karanga Valley Mawenzi Mweka Route Barafu Hut 
- Day 6
Summit and Descent
You'll wake around 11:30 PM for tea and biscuits, then begin your climb northwest for 6 hours through heavy scree between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Stella Point on the crater rim sits at 5,685 m (18,650 ft), and you'll catch the sunrise there before heading along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (snow is possible depending on season). After soaking in the summit, you'll descend 3 hours back to Barafu Camp to rest. Then collect your gear and hike down rocky and scree terrain through moorland into forest to reach Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,170 ft). Mist or rain often hits this upper forest camp in late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Steaming tea and biscuits at midnight before summit climb), Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit climb to Stella Point (5,685 m / 18,650 ft)
- Climb from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak
- Descent from summit to Barafu Camp (3 hours)
- Hike from Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,170 ft)
Landmarks/POIs Rebmann Glacier Ratzel Glacier Stella Point Uhuru Peak Mweka Camp - Day 7
Mweka Gate to Moshi
Following a proper breakfast, you'll do a short scenic 3-hour hike back to the park gate. At Mweka Gate, you'll sign the register and get your summit certificate (green for Stella Point, gold for Uhuru Peak). From there, head down to Mweka Village, which might be a muddy 3 km, 1-hour walk if roads are too wet for vehicles. You'll have a hot lunch in the village, then drive back to Moshi for a shower and a comfortable night at Springlands Hotel or similar accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at Mweka Village), Dinner
Included Activities
- 3-hour hike from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Summit certificate collection at Mweka Gate
- Hike from Mweka Gate to Mweka Village (3 km, approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks/POIs Mweka Gate Mweka Village - Day 8
Departure
You can head to the airport or continue on to other parts of Tanzania or Kenya. If going to Nairobi, an optional shuttle leaves at 7 AM and arrives around 2 to 3 PM. You might consider extending your time with a trip to Zanzibar's beaches or other safaris and excursions around the Moshi and Kilimanjaro area.
Optional Activities
- Shuttle to Nairobi (7 AM departure, 2-3 PM arrival)
- Trip to Zanzibar beaches
- Safaris around Moshi and Kilimanjaro region
- Other activities around Moshi
