Itinerary
- Day 1
Moshi/Arusha to Machame
After breakfast and a briefing at your hotel, you'll get driven from Moshi or Arusha to Machame Gate for park registration. From there, the trek begins through dense rainforest for about 5 to 7 hours. You might spot Colobus monkeys and various bird species along the way. The path can get muddy and slippery, so trekking poles and gaiters really help with footing. By evening you'll reach Machame Camp, which sits on a forested ridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rainforest from Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- Park registration at Machame Gate
Landmarks/POIs Machame Gate Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
This day involves a steep ascent through heather and moorland as the forest gradually thins out around you. The hike takes 4 to 6 hours, and you'll get your first clear views of Kibo Peak along the way. The trail winds through rocky ridges before opening onto the wide Shira Plateau, where your campsite for the night is located.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp through heather and moorland
Landmarks/POIs Kibo Peak Shira Plateau - Day 3
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
You're using a hike-high, sleep-low acclimatization strategy today. Trek toward Lava Tower, a volcanic rock formation, where you'll pause and have lunch. After resting there, you'll descend to Barranco Camp in a beautiful valley at the base of the Barranco Wall. The entire hike runs 6 to 8 hours, so it's a longer day but at a manageable pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shira Camp to Lava Tower
- Acclimatization hike
- Descent to Barranco Camp
Landmarks/POIs Lava Tower Barranco Wall - Day 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Start with climbing up the Barranco Wall, a steep scramble that's non-technical but requires some exertion. Once you reach the top, the trail goes up and down through ridges and valleys with incredible views of the southern glaciers. You'll arrive at Karanga Camp in 4 to 5 hours, which gives you time for lunch and some rest before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek up Barranco Wall
- Trek through ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp
Landmarks/POIs Barranco Wall - Day 5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
A steady uphill climb over a barren ridge takes you toward Barafu Camp, your staging point for the summit attempt. The trail is exposed and windy up here, so bring extra layers. Clear views of both the summit and Mawenzi Peak keep you motivated. After an early dinner, you'll rest and prepare for your midnight departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner before summit attempt)
Included Activities
- Trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Landmarks/POIs Mawenzi Peak - Day 6
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Around midnight, you'll start the challenging ascent toward Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,739m, then push on to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point. After getting photos at sunrise, you'll carefully descend back to Barafu Camp for a short break and some food. From there, continue down to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain. This entire day takes 12 to 15 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit attempt from Barafu Camp to Stella Point
- Trek to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - highest point in Africa
- Descent to Mweka Camp
Landmarks/POIs Stella Point Uhuru Peak - Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Your final descent starts from Mweka Camp and takes you down through the upper forest zone. The trail leads all the way to Mweka Gate, where you'll officially complete your trek. This marks the end of your Mount Kilimanjaro climbing adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Landmarks/POIs Mweka Gate
