Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha/Moshi to Machame Camp
Start by driving 2 hours from Arusha or Moshi to Machame Village, where the real climbing begins. From there, you'll hike 5-7 hours up to Machame Camp, gaining about 1200 meters to reach 3000 meters altitude. The trail climbs steadily through forest, and by evening you'll settle in at camp for dinner and your first night on the mountain.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha, 07:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Machame Camp)
Included Activities
- Hike to Machame Camp (5-7 hours, 10km, 1200m ascent)
- English-speaking professional mountain guide service
Optional Activities
- Pre-climb accommodation in Arusha/Moshi (available for booking)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Today's hike covers 6km from Machame Camp to Shira Camp, taking 5-7 hours as you gain 840 meters. You'll reach 3840 meters altitude, and the main goal here is getting your body used to the thinner air. The landscape starts opening up as you move higher, leaving some of the forest behind.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Shira Camp)
Included Activities
- Hike to Shira Camp (5-7 hours, 6km, 840m ascent)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro 
- Day 3
Shira Camp to Karanga Valley Camp
This is a shorter day, which feels nice after the longer hikes. You'll walk 4.5km in about 3 hours, crossing above 4000 meters for the first time and reaching Karanga Valley Camp at 4200 meters. The 250-meter gain is gentler, giving your body more time to adjust before things get tougher.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Karanga campsite)
Included Activities
- Hike to Karanga Valley Camp (3 hours, 4.5km, 250m ascent)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro 
- Day 4
Karanga Valley Camp
Another lighter day at Karanga Valley Camp where you're mostly resting and acclimatizing. There's a 4.5km hike that takes 3 hours with 250 meters elevation gain, so you stay active without pushing too hard. At 4200 meters, it's still challenging but the slower pace helps your system adapt.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Karanga campsite)
Included Activities
- Hike at Karanga Valley Camp (3 hours, 4.5km, 250m ascent)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 5
Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp
Time to move closer to the summit with a 4.5km hike lasting 3 hours up to Barafu Camp at 4700 meters. You'll gain 500 meters, which is noticeable but manageable. This is the last camp before your summit attempt, so you'll want to rest well and prepare mentally for the challenging night ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Barafu Camp)
Included Activities
- Hike to Barafu Camp (3 hours, 4.5km, 500m ascent)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 6
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
This is the big day. You'll wake in the middle of the night and start hiking to Uhuru Peak, gaining 1186 meters over 6-7 hours to reach 5986 meters at sunrise. The views from the summit are what you came for, and after time at the top, you'll descend 12km over 5-7 hours to Mweka Camp at 3096 meters. It's exhausting but incredible.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mweka Camp.)
Included Activities
- Summit hike to Uhuru Peak (6-7 hours, 5km, 1186m ascent)
- Descent to Mweka Camp (5-7 hours, 12km total)
Landmarks Uhuru Peak Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 7
Mweka Camp to Moshi/Arusha
Your last stint on the mountain takes 3-4 hours as you hike down 10km to 1600 meters altitude, completing your descent. After finishing the trek, you'll transfer back to Moshi or Arusha, where you can rest and celebrate finishing Kilimanjaro.
- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha, 18:00)
Included Activities
- Final descent hike (3-4 hours, 10km, to 1600m altitude)
Optional Activities
- Post-climb accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (available for booking)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro
