Itinerary
- Day 1
Moshi
You'll arrive in Moshi and get settled at your accommodation before starting the Mount Kilimanjaro trek. Your guide will meet you and go over the basics of what's ahead, and meals are included as you prepare physically and mentally for the days of climbing coming up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Moshi - Day 2
Arusha to Umbwe Gate
After heading out from Arusha, you'll drive to Umbwe Gate, where the trek begins. Your guide takes this time to brief you on the trail conditions and what to expect as you start the ascent on the Umbwe Route, one of the steeper and more direct paths up the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Umbwe Gate Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 3
Umbwe Gate to Barranco Camp
The first day of hiking takes you from Umbwe Gate to Barranco Camp. You'll walk through lush forest and then into moorland as the terrain gets steeper. By evening, you'll reach your first camp and have time to rest and acclimate to the elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Umbwe Gate to Barranco Camp
Landmarks/POIs Barranco Camp - Day 4
Barranco Camp to Lava Tower
Starting from Barranco Camp, you'll tackle the dramatic Barranco Wall, a steep scramble that looks harder than it actually is. After working through that, the route continues to Lava Tower where you'll spend the night for acclimatization at higher altitude before moving on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Barranco Camp to Lava Tower
- Hike the Barranco Wall
Landmarks/POIs Lava Tower Barranco Wall - Day 5
Lava Tower to Crater Camp
From Lava Tower, the trek continues upward to Crater Camp at even greater elevation. The air gets noticeably thinner here and vegetation becomes sparse. You're getting closer to your goal, though the physical demands increase as the environment becomes harsher.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lava Tower to Crater Camp
Landmarks/POIs Crater Camp - Day 6
Crater Camp to Uhuru Peak
Early this morning, you'll make the final push toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). This is the moment you've been training for. After reaching Africa's highest point and taking in the accomplishment, you'll descend partway back to Crater Camp to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Crater Camp to Uhuru Peak
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro at Uhuru Peak
Landmarks/POIs Uhuru Peak - Day 7
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Gate
The descent from the summit heads back toward Mweka Gate, bringing you off the mountain and back to the base. The way down moves faster than the climb, and you'll pass through different climate zones as the vegetation returns and temperatures warm up on your final day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Uhuru Peak to Mweka Gate
Landmarks/POIs Mweka Gate
