Itinerary
- Day 1
Moshi to Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
You'll drive from either Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate, then transfer to a 4WD vehicle for about 11 km through forest terrain to Lemosho Glades. After that, you'll hike roughly 3 hours along forest trails to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp, your first night's accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mti Mkubwa Camp)
Included Activities
- Drive to Londorossi Park Gate
- 4WD vehicle journey to Lemosho Glades (approximately 45 minutes)
- Forest trail hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp (3 hours)
Landmarks Londorossi Park Gate Lemosho Glades Mti Mkubwa Camp - Day 2
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1
This day involves hiking along forest trails that gradually get steeper as you move into giant heather moorland. You'll cross Shira Ridge at 3,600 m (11,811 ft) and then descend to Shira Camp 1, which sits by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Shira Camp One)
Included Activities
- Hike through forest to giant heather moorland zone
- Cross Shira Ridge at 3,600 m
- Trek to Shira Camp 1
Landmarks Shira Ridge Shira Camp 1 Shira Plateau - Day 3
Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
You'll take a gentle walk across the plateau to reach Shira Camp 2, located on moorland meadows near a stream. The plateau offers several walking options, so this serves as an excellent acclimatization day with lighter activity and time to adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Shira Two Camp)
Included Activities
- Gentle trek across Shira Plateau to Shira Camp 2
- Optional acclimatization walks on the plateau
Optional Activities
- Various acclimatization walks on the plateau
Landmarks Shira Camp 2 
- Day 4
Shira Camp 2 through Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
After breakfast, you'll hike eastward on an increasingly steep path toward Kilimanjaro's mass through rocky terrain to Lava Tower at 4,630 m (15,190 ft), where experienced climbers can scramble to the summit. Following lunch near the tower, you'll descend 2 hours below the Western Breach to reach Barranco Camp at 3,950 m (12,959 ft), enjoying sunset views of the Great Barranco Walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Lava Tower), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Barranco Camp)
Included Activities
- Hike east through rocky landscape to Lava Tower at 4,630 m
- Lunch stop near Lava Tower
- Descent to Barranco Camp below Western Breach and Great Barranco Walls
Optional Activities
- Scramble to top of Lava Tower (for sure-footed climbers)
Landmarks Lava Tower Western Breach Great Barranco Walls Barranco Camp - Day 5
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
You'll cross the Great Barranco Valley floor and tackle the Barranco Wall, then continue along the South Circuit path through Karanga Valley. The trek to Barafu Hut at 4,600 m (15,092 ft) takes about 7 hours and moves at a slower pace. Once there, you'll rest and prepare for the summit attempt while taking in views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Barafu Camp)
Included Activities
- Cross Great Barranco Valley
- Climb Barranco Wall
- Trek through South Circuit and Karanga Valley
- 7-hour trek to Barafu Hut
Landmarks Great Barranco Valley Barranco Wall South Circuit Karanga Valley Barafu Hut Kibo Peak Mawenzi Peak - Day 6
Summit Day: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Around 11:30 PM, you'll rise for hot tea and biscuits before starting the 6-hour climb northwest through heavy scree between Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point on the crater rim. You'll stop to rest and catch the sunrise, then hike along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft). After celebrating, you'll descend 3 hours back to Barafu Camp, collect your gear, and hike down through moorland and forest to Mweka Camp at 3,100 m (10,171 ft).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Steaming tea and biscuits at 11:30 PM), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Lower Mweka Camp)
Included Activities
- Midnight summit attempt starting around 11:30 PM
- 6-hour climb through heavy scree to Stella Point (5,685 m)
- Rest and sunrise at Stella Point
- Hike along crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
- 3-hour descent from Uhuru Peak back to Barafu Camp
- Trek through moorland and forest to Mweka Camp
Landmarks Rebmann Glacier Ratzel Glacier Stella Point Uhuru Peak Mweka Camp - Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
After breakfast, you'll do a short 3-hour scenic hike to Mweka Gate. There you'll sign the register and receive your summit certificate (green if you reached Stella Point, gold if you summited Uhuru Peak). Then you'll drive back to Moshi for a hot shower and a comfortable bed after your climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 3-hour scenic hike from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Register signing at Mweka Gate
- Summit certificate presentation
- Drive back to Moshi
Landmarks Mweka Gate
