Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi/Arusha
You'll land at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. This is when you'll meet your climbing team, go through a briefing, and handle all the paperwork. It's mostly a settling-in day after travel, so take it easy and prepare mentally for what's ahead.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport )
Included Activities
- Meet climbing team
- Tour briefing
- Complete paperwork
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport - Day 2
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
After breakfast, the real adventure starts. You'll drive to Machame Gate where the actual climb begins. The hike takes you through rainforest with a gradual climb to Machame Camp. The terrain is lush and relatively gentle at this point, building your legs into the work ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Machame Gate
- Rainforest hike to Machame Camp
Landmarks Machame Gate Machame Camp - Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
This morning you'll hike through moorland and heath zones while gaining altitude steadily. You'll pass through Shira Plateau during the day and reach Shira Camp by evening. The landscape changes dramatically as you move higher, and you'll start feeling the elevation now.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Moorland and heath hike
- Traverse Shira Plateau
- Hike to Shira Camp
Landmarks Shira Plateau Shira Camp - Day 4
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
You'll trek east toward Lava Tower at 4,600m/15,092ft, which is part of your acclimatization strategy. After reaching it, you'll descend to Barranco Camp situated in a valley. This up-and-down approach helps your body adjust to the altitude despite reaching a higher point first.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lava Tower (4,600m acclimatisation)
- Descend to Barranco Camp
Landmarks Lava Tower Barranco Camp 
- Day 5
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Today brings the famous Barranco Wall, which is steep but well-established with fixed ropes and established trails to help. After tackling this section, you'll hike across ridges and through valleys to reach Karanga Camp. It's physical but achievable with steady pacing throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Barranco Wall
- Hike across ridges and valleys
- Trek to Karanga Camp
Landmarks Barranco Wall Karanga Camp - Day 6
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
You'll continue moving upward through alpine desert terrain toward Barafu Camp at 4,640m/15,223ft, your last camp before summit day. This is when you'll rest, eat well, hydrate thoroughly, and mentally prepare for the final push. The air is thin and cold, so bundle up and get good sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through alpine desert terrain
- Reach Barafu Camp
- Rest and preparation for summit attempt
Landmarks Barafu Camp
