Itinerary
- Day 1
Londorossi Gate to Shira 2 Camp
Your guide and mountain support crew meet you at the hotel, then you'll travel roughly 3-4 hours by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's Londorossi Gate. After handling permit acquisition and registration, continue by off-road vehicle to your drop-off point at 3,414 m (11,200 ft), where views of the Shira Plateau spread out before you. The moderate hike to Shira 2 Camp starts your acclimatization, and by the time you arrive, your crew will have camp set up and dinner ready.
- Start point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guide and mountain support crew meet at hotel
- Travel to Londorossi Gate (Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance)
- Climbing permits acquisition and search and rescue registration
- Off-road vehicle transfer to 3,414 m drop-off point
- Hike to Shira 2 Camp with views of Shira Plateau
- Dinner at Shira 2 Camp
Landmarks/POIs Londorossi Gate Shira Plateau 
- Day 2
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
Following breakfast at Shira 2, you'll head to Lava Tower, the key point on this route. You'll encounter numerous ascents and descents, reaching over 4,600 m (15,100 ft), with sections that feel challenging. Plan to spend 1-2 hours acclimatizing here and having lunch. After that, you'll drop down to Barranco Camp, where the impressive Barranco Wall comes into view. It's steep and imposing, but don't worry about tomorrow's climb, it's a straightforward trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Lava Tower (high altitude acclimatization point))
Included Activities
- Hike from Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
- Acclimatization rest at Lava Tower (1-2 hours minimum)
- Lunch at Lava Tower
- Descent to Barranco Camp
- View of Barranco Wall
Landmarks/POIs Lava Tower Barranco Wall 
- Day 3
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Acclimatization Hike
Start early with a filling breakfast, then tackle Barranco Wall before crowds arrive, roughly an hour with a simple hiking trail. You'll rest after and photograph Kibo volcano as your backdrop. Next comes the harder hike to Karanga Camp, featuring multiple ascents and descents, and you'll have warm lunch once you get there. Later, you'll do an acclimatization hike toward Barafu Camp (300 m gain), then descend back to Karanga Camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Filling breakfast), Lunch (Warm lunch at Karanga Camp)
Included Activities
- Filling breakfast at Barranco Camp
- Climb Barranco Wall (approximately 1 hour)
- Rest and photos at Barranco Wall summit
- Hike to Karanga Camp
- Warm lunch at Karanga Camp
- Acclimatization hike toward Barafu Camp (300 m elevation gain)
- Descent back to Karanga Camp
Landmarks/POIs Barranco Wall Kibo volcano Karanga Camp - Day 4
Karanga Camp to Barafu Summit Camp
After warm and hearty breakfast, you'll hike to Barafu Summit Camp, the launching point for your final night push to Uhuru Peak. Your crew will have already set up camp with tents and sleeping bags waiting for you. Spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit attempt, so you'll be ready when it's time to go.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm and hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Warm and hearty breakfast at Karanga Camp
- Hike to Barafu Summit Camp
Landmarks/POIs Barafu Summit Camp - Day 5
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp
You'll depart Barafu Camp at night heading for Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,336 ft). While technically straightforward, the altitude makes normal activity hard, so every two climbers get a personal guide for close monitoring. After reaching the summit, you can descend to the nearest glacier if you want, then return to Barafu Camp for a 2-hour rest before continuing down to Millennium Camp.
Included Activities
- Night departure from Barafu Camp
- Final summit climb to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,336 ft)
- Personal guide pairing (one guide per two climbers)
- Option to descend to nearest glacier
- Descent to Barafu Camp
- 2-hour rest at Barafu Camp
- Descent to Millennium Camp
Optional Activities
- Descent to nearest glacier from Uhuru Peak
Landmarks/POIs Uhuru Peak Millennium Camp - Day 6
Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
You'll wake at Millennium Camp in the tropical rainforest, feeling relief from dropping altitude and satisfaction from summiting. After warm breakfast, head to Mweka Gate where you'll exit the park. The whole group gathers to congratulate you, people share thoughts in the guestbook, you get commemorative certificates at the office, then transfer back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm breakfast)
Included Activities
- Warm breakfast at Millennium Camp
- Descent to Mweka Gate
- Group congratulations gathering
- Guestbook signing
- Commemorative certificate presentation
- Transfer back to hotel
Landmarks/POIs Mweka Gate
