Itinerary
- Day 1
Moshi/Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate to Mti Mkubwa
After breakfast and a briefing, you'll drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorossi Park Gate, then continue by 4WD vehicle through forest to Lemosho Glades. From there, you'll hike scenic forest trails to Mti Mkubwa campsite, where you'll set up for the night.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Moshi)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided forest hike from Lemosho Glades to Mti Mkubwa campsite (3 hours)
Landmarks Londorossi Park Gate Lemosho Glades Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite - Day 2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
The trail gradually steepens through giant heather moorland zone as you make your way up. You'll cross Shira ridge at approximately 3600m/11,810 feet, then descend gently to Shira 1 camp, which sits beside a stream on the Shira plateau. It's a good day to start adjusting to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek through heather moorland to Shira ridge and Shira 1 camp (5 hours)
Landmarks Shira Ridge Shira 1 Camp Shira Plateau - Day 3
Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp
This is a lighter day on the plateau. You'll walk across the Shira plateau to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows, which gives your body more time to acclimatize. Several optional walks are available if you want to explore the area around camp or just rest and hydrate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk across Shira plateau to Shira 2 camp (1.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Various acclimatization walks available on Shira plateau
Landmarks Shira 2 Camp - Day 4
Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Hut
You'll trek through moorlands and rocky outcrops toward Lava Tower, which is optional if you're taking the western breach route. After that, you'll continue down to Barranco hut. The Lava Tower area has good campsites if you need a break before the descent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Lava Tower (4600m) and Barranco hut (3900m) (7 hours total)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Lava Tower campsite (optional if not taking western breach route)
Landmarks Lava Tower Barranco Hut - Day 5
Barranco to Karanga Valley
After breakfast, you'll leave Barranco ridge and tackle the Barranco wall, a steep scramble that's more about using your hands than technical climbing. You'll end at the foot of the Heim glacier, then keep walking through Karanga valley as you gain elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek up Barranco wall and through Karanga valley (4 hours)
Landmarks Barranco Wall Heim Glacier Karanga Valley - Day 6
Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut
The trek continues to Barafu hut at 4550m/14,927 feet. You'll make camp, rest, and have dinner here. From this position, you can see views of both peaks: Mawenzi and Kibo, which is your summit target.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Barafu hut (4550m)
Landmarks Barafu Hut Mawenzi Peak Kibo Peak - Day 7
Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak Summit to Mweka Hut
You'll wake around midnight with light tea and cookies, then start the final push to Uhuru Peak (5895m/19,341 feet), which takes approximately 8 hours. After spending time at the summit, you'll descend back to Barafu hut for brunch and rest, then continue walking down to Mweka hut for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light tea with cookies before midnight summit attempt), Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Uhuru Peak summit (5895m) and descent to Mweka hut (8+ hours climbing, additional descent time)
Landmarks Uhuru Peak Mweka Hut 
- Day 8
Mweka Hut to Moshi via Mweka Gate
After breakfast, you'll descend through Mweka Montane forest to Mweka gate. Your vehicle will be waiting there to drive you back to Moshi, where you'll spend the night at Springlands Hotel and begin recovering from the trek.
- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Moshi)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided descent through Mweka Montane forest to Mweka gate (duration not specified)
- Private vehicle transfer from Mweka gate back to Moshi
Landmarks Mweka Gate Mweka Montane Forest
