Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha to Moshi
A driver picks you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha and takes you to your hotel in Moshi. Once you settle in, there's a pre-trek briefing where you'll go through your gear and rent anything you need for the climb.
- Start point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
Included Activities
- Pre-trek briefing
- Equipment review and rental
- Day 2
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Your first day on the mountain starts through forested rainforest terrain on Kilimanjaro's lower slopes. The trail can be wet and muddy depending on recent rain, so watch your footing. You'll hike up to Machame Camp by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Machame Gate to Machame Camp hike
Landmarks Mt Kilimanjaro - Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
From Machame Camp, you'll walk through lower alpine moorland where Kibo Peak comes into view. The landscape opens up as you gain elevation, and you'll reach Shira 2 Camp by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp hike
Landmarks Kibo Peak - Day 4
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Today's hike takes you to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower, and you'll see the Western Breach and Breach Wall along the way. The terrain changes noticeably as you continue higher, moving through different vegetation zones.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower hike
- Lava Tower to Barranco Camp hike
Landmarks Lava Tower Western Breach - Day 5
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
The Great Barranco Wall is your main challenge today as you climb the eastern wall with Helm Glacier passing below you. This stretch from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp gets you positioned for the final push toward the summit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp hike
- Great Barranco Wall climb
Landmarks Great Barranco Wall Helm Glacier 
- Day 6
Barafu Camp to Summit via Stella Point to Mweka Camp
This is the hardest day of the entire trek. You'll start hiking at night to reach the summit through Stella Point, watching the sun rise from the top of Kilimanjaro. After that, you'll descend down to Mweka Camp, which is physically and mentally demanding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Barafu Camp to Stella Point hike
- Stella Point to Summit hike
- Summit to Mweka Camp descent
Landmarks Stella Point Mt Kilimanjaro Summit - Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Park Gate to Moshi
After breakfast, you'll make your way down to Mweka Park Gate where you'll get your summit certificates. The lower sections can be slippery and wet, so trekking poles and gaiters help here. Your transport will meet you at the gate to drive back to Moshi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi descent
- Summit certificate presentation
Landmarks Mweka Park Gate - Day 8
Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport
The morning is yours to rest before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
