Itinerary
- Day 1
Londorossi Park Gate to Lemosho Glades
You'll start with breakfast and a briefing, then head out for about a 3 hour drive to Londorossi Park Gate. From there, a 4WD vehicle takes you on a forest track to Lemosho Glades. You'll begin hiking along forest trails toward Mti Mkubwa campsite, moving upward through montane forest as you gain elevation.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Londorossi Park Gate via 4WD vehicle
- Hike forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite
Landmarks Londorossi Park Gate Lemosho Glades Mti Mkubwa 
- Day 2
Shira Ridge to Shira 1
After breakfast, the trail gets steeper as you move through giant heather moorland. You'll cross several streams along the way and pass over Shira Ridge. By afternoon you reach Shira 1 camp, which sits by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through giant heather moorland
- Cross multiple streams
- Walk over Shira Ridge
- Descend to Shira 1 camp
Landmarks Shira Ridge Shira Plateau - Day 3
Shira Plateau to Shira 2
You have a gentler day ahead. A light hike across the plateau gets you to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows near a stream. There are optional varied hikes available if you want to explore more, making this a good acclimatization day to let your body adjust.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gentle hike across Shira Plateau to Shira 2 camp
Optional Activities
- Various acclimatization hikes available on the Plateau
Landmarks Shira Plateau - Day 4
Shira Plateau to Barranco Camp
From the plateau, you hike east up a ridge toward Kibo's peak, passing the junction and then heading southeast. You'll see Lava Tower, also called the 'Shark's Tooth', and pass the Arrow Glacier junction before descending to Barranco Camp. Even though you end at roughly the same elevation, this day is key for acclimatization before the summit attempt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike east ridge with views of Kibo peak
- Walk to Lava Tower (Shark's Tooth)
- Descend to Barranco Camp
Landmarks Lava Tower (Shark's Tooth) Arrow Glacier - Day 5
Barranco Wall to Karanga Valley
After breakfast, you leave Barranco and tackle the steep Barranco Wall. The climb is challenging but doable with good pacing. You'll reach Karanga Valley and connect with the Mweka Trail junction as you make your way up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb steep Barranco Wall
- Hike to Karanga Valley
- Reach junction with Mweka Trail
Landmarks Barranco Wall Karanga Valley - Day 6
Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp
You continue ascending toward Barafu Camp, finishing the South Circuit route. From multiple angles along the way, you get views of the summit. Once at camp, you'll rest, have dinner, and spend some time mentally preparing for tomorrow's big push.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Barafu Camp
- Complete South Circuit of mountain
Landmarks Barafu Camp - Day 7
Barafu Camp to Summit and Mweka Camp
You start very early, heading out around midnight to 2am for the summit push. The climb goes northwest through heavy scree between Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers toward Stella Point on the crater rim, which is the toughest part mentally and physically. You'll see a beautiful sunrise, then keep going for about 1 more hour through possible snow to reach Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point. Later that same day you descend to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit hike from Barafu to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point
- Sunrise viewing at Stella Point
- Descent to Mweka Camp
Landmarks Uhuru Peak Stella Point Rebmann Glacier Ratzel Glacier 
- Day 8
Mweka Camp to Mweka Park Gate
After breakfast, you make your way down through forest to Mweka Park Gate where you'll get your summit certificate. The lower elevations can be wet and muddy, so watch your footing. A vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Hotel drops-off / Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final descent to Mweka Park Gate
- Receive summit certificate
Landmarks Mweka Park Gate
