Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Moshi
You'll arrive at the airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Once you're settled in, the experienced team leaders will walk you through the trip details and check over your hiking gear to make sure everything's in good shape for the climb ahead.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Orientation session with team leaders
- Hiking gear inspection and adjustment
Landmarks/POIs Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 2
Moshi to Machame Camp
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive about 45 minutes through coffee plantations and local villages to reach Machame Gate. There you'll register with the national park authorities and get your gear inspected. Then the actual hiking starts through tropical rainforest and savannah with moss-covered trees and rare wildlife. The trek takes 6-7 hours over 9km with a 1200m elevation gain, ending at Machame Camp where dinner is ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Hot meal prepared by porters and cooks)
Included Activities
- Hotel breakfast
- 45-minute drive to Machame Gate through coffee plantations and villages
- Registration with Kilimanjaro National Park authorities
- Gear preparation and checking by team
- Guided trek through tropical rainforest and savannah to Machame Camp
- Dinner at Machame Camp
Landmarks/POIs Machame Gate Kilimanjaro National Park Kibo Peak - Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
You'll have breakfast and then trek across damp heathland and moorland through tall grasses and volcanic rocks. This hike covers 7km over 4-6 hours with an 840m elevation gain across the Heather and Erica plains. After lunch on the trail, you'll climb onto the lava-filled Shira Plateau and reach Shira Camp where the porters have prepared a hot meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warming and hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Delicious meal prepared by porters and cooks)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Machame Camp
- Guided trek through heathland, moorland, and savannah
- Hiking across Heather and Erica plains
- Lunch during trek
- Ascent of Shira Plateau to Shira Camp
- Dinner at Shira Camp
Landmarks/POIs Shira Plateau - Day 4
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Starting early, you'll hike eastward across Shira Plateau and join the Lemosho Route on a quieter path. You'll pass the 300 ft tall Lava Tower before making a quick descent to Barranco Camp in the Great Barranco Valley. The 6-7 hour trek covers 10km with 690m elevation gain, surrounded by massive valley walls and glaciers. Dinner and rest follow at camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Warm, delicious meal)
Included Activities
- Early start breakfast
- Guided hike eastwards across Shira Plateau
- Break at Shira-Lemosho junction
- Lunch break during trek
- Visit to Lava Tower (300 ft volcanic plug)
- Rapid descent to Barranco Camp
- Dinner at Barranco Camp
Landmarks/POIs Lava Tower Great Barranco Valley Kibo Massif - Day 5
Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley
You'll climb the eastern wall of the gorge with views of Kilimanjaro's ice fields. The 90-minute Barranco Wall (called the Breakfast Wall) is the main challenge, after which the trail becomes more relaxed as you head to Karanga Valley. This 3-4 hour section covers 6km with minimal elevation gain of just 90m, giving you time to rest and prepare mentally for the final push.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Barranco Camp
- Guided climb up eastern gorge wall
- 90-minute ascent of Barranco Wall
- Trail to Karanga Valley
- Lunch break
- Dinner at Karanga Valley
Landmarks/POIs Barranco Wall Karanga Valley - Day 6
Karanga Valley to Summit Camp
You'll start with a gentle walk through Karanga Valley before moving onto the granite floors of the lava ridge. Temperatures drop and plants become scarcer as you hike 3-4 hours covering 4km with 560m elevation gain. By evening you'll be at camp in the exposed ridge zone, and you'll eat an energy-rich meal before your midnight summit attempt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Energy-dense meal)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Karanga Valley
- Guided gradual ascent through Karanga Valley
- Trek across granite floors and lava ridge
- Lunch break
- Dinner at summit camp (energy-dense meal for midnight push)
- Day 7
Summit Ascent and Descent
You'll begin shortly after midnight for the final push to the summit. Hiking past sapphire glaciers, you'll reach Stella Point as sunrise breaks across the peaks. Then it's on to Uhuru Peak, the rooftop of Africa, where you'll celebrate with your team. After that, you'll hike back down to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue to Mweka Camp. This full day covers 19km with 1295m elevation gain and 2795m loss over 14-16 hours, finishing with a hot meal at camp.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hot, welcoming meal at Mweka Camp)
Included Activities
- Midnight departure from Barafu Camp
- Guided ascent to Stella Point
- Sunrise at summit
- Final ascent to Uhuru Peak (summit)
- Celebration at summit
- Descent to Barafu Camp
- Rest break at Barafu Camp
- Descent to Mweka Camp
- Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp
Landmarks/POIs Stella Point Uhuru Peak - Day 8
Mweka Camp to Moshi
After breakfast you'll walk through the deep green forest back to Mweka Gate over 3-4 hours, covering 10km while taking in the misty scenery. You'll say goodbye to your guides and porters, then your driver takes you back to Moshi. A hot shower, clean clothes, and a comfortable bed are waiting for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Mweka Camp
- Guided trek through forest to Mweka Gate
- Farewell to guides and porters
- Transfer from Mweka Gate to Moshi
Landmarks/POIs Mweka Gate - Day 9
Departure from Moshi
Your driver will pick you up in Moshi and take you to the airport for your flight home, bringing your Kilimanjaro climbing adventure to a close.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel in Moshi
