Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi/Arusha
You'll land at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your driver-guide meets you. After sorting baggage and doing a quick greeting, you'll head to Moshi or Arusha (about 45 minutes by vehicle). Your guide goes over the climb details and checks your gear, and anything you're short on can be rented right there.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
Included Activities
- Meet and greet with driver-guide at airport
- Equipment check and rental availability briefing
- Day 2
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Your guide and support crew show up at the hotel for a briefing, then you'll drive to Machame Gate (1,800m) at the park entrance. Once you handle permits and register with search and rescue, the actual trekking starts. You'll cover 5km over 5-6 hours to reach Machame Camp at 3,010m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guide and support crew briefing at hotel
- Trek from Machame Gate to Machame Camp (5km, 5-6 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Machame Gate Kilimanjaro National Park 
- Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast, you'll trek 5km up to Shira Camp (3,845m) in 4-5 hours, leaving the rainforest behind and getting your first real views of Shira Plateau. You'll have lunch and rest at camp, then do a short acclimatization hike toward Lava Tower (gaining about 300m) before heading back for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hot dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (5km, 4-5 hours)
- Acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp (300m elevation gain)
Landmarks/POIs Shira Plateau - Day 4
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
The trek from Shira Camp covers 11km and takes 6-8 hours to reach Lava Tower at 4,630m. This spot matters for acclimatization, so you'll spend 1-2 hours here for lunch and adjustment. Then you'll descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m) where you'll see the Barranco Wall, which looks intimidating but has a straightforward hiking route for tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At Lava Tower), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630m) via multiple ascents and descents
- Acclimatization stay at Lava Tower (1-2 hours)
- Descent to Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Landmarks/POIs Lava Tower Barranco Wall - Day 5
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Start early to skip the crowds tackling Barranco Wall. It only takes about an hour despite looking rough, and you'll get good photos of Kibo Peak. From there the day has ups and downs as your guides choose. You'll grab lunch at Karanga Camp, then do another acclimatization climb toward Barafu (4,270m) before returning to Karanga for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At Karanga Camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Barranco Wall (approximately 1 hour)
- Trek with multiple ups and downs to Karanga Camp (5km, 4-5 hours)
- Acclimatization climb towards Barafu (4,270m)
Landmarks/POIs Barranco Wall Kibo Peak - Day 6
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, trek 6km to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640m) in 4-5 hours. Your crew will have everything set up ahead of time so you can rest and recover strength. You'll do an acclimatization hike toward Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800m) and return, then have dinner and try to sleep before the night summit attempt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hot dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (6km, 4-5 hours)
- Acclimatization climb towards Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800m)
- Day 7
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp
You'll leave Barafu Camp after dark and climb Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Each pair gets a personal guide watching how you're doing physically and mentally during the 8-12 hour push. At the top, you can head down to the nearest glacier if you want, rest 2 hours at Barafu, then descend to Millennium Camp (3,820m).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Night summit climb from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m, 8-12 hours)
- Personal guide per climbing pair for ascent monitoring
- Descent to Millennium Camp (3,820m)
Optional Activities
- Descend to nearest glacier from Uhuru Peak
Landmarks/POIs Uhuru Peak 
- Day 8
Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
You'll wake up in the tropical rainforest, feeling the relief of lower altitude and pride from hitting the summit. Following breakfast, trek 12km down to Mweka Gate (1,640m) in 4-5 hours. The group gets together to celebrate, sign the guestbook, and collect commemorative certificates before driving back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate (12km, 4-5 hours)
- Group celebration and congratulations
- Commemorative certificate presentation
Landmarks/POIs Mweka Gate - Day 9
Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Have breakfast at the hotel, then take an optional short walk around Moshi town if you're interested. From there, you'll transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. That's it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Short walk around Moshi town
Landmarks/POIs Moshi
