Itinerary

1. Day 1: Londorossi Gate (7,380 ft/2250m) to Lemosho Glades (6,560 ft/ 2000m) to Mkubwa Camp (9,020 ft/2750m)

   • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Londorosi Gate with a guide by 4WD for registration procedures at the national park.

   • Arrive at the starting point to start the trek.

   • Hike through the rainforest, crossing Lemosho Glades and viewing Colobus monkeys.

   • Have lunch on the way.

   • Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

   18 km, 4-5 hours; Montane Forest

2. Day 2: Mkubwa Camp (9,020 ft/2750m) to Shira Camp 1 (11,485 ft/3500m)

   • After breakfast, commence hiking upwards.

   • Walk through the moorland to get different views of flora and fauna as well as different geographical features.

   • Halfway through the trek, have lunch.

   • After lunch, continue hiking to Shira 1 camp. The camp is situated in the Plateau, giving a nice view of the mountain and Shira Cathedral.

   • Arrive at Shira camp for rest, acclimatisation, dinner, and overnight stay.

   5 hours; Moorland

3. Day 3: Shira Camp 1 (11,485 ft/3500m) to Shira Camp 2 (12,600 ft/3840m)

   • After breakfast, start trekking and pass through Shira Cathedral.
   • Proceed to Shira 2 camp for hot lunch.
   • After lunch, rest, and later take a short walk to acclimatize.
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Shira 2 camp.

   6 km: 2 hours Alpine Desert

4. Day 4: Shira Camp 2 (12,600 ft/3840m) to Lava Tower (15,190 ft/4600m) to Barranco Camp (12,960 ft/3950m)

   • After breakfast, hike east up a steepening path above the highest vegetation.

   • After several hours, walk through a rocky landscape to reach the prominent landmark called Lava Tower at 15,190 ft/4600m. This chunky remnant of Kilimanjaro’s earlier volcanic activity is several hundred feet high, and the trail passes right below it. For extra credit, the sure-footed can scramble to the top of the tower.

   • After a lunch stop near Lava Tower, descend for 2 hours below the lower cliffs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall to Barranco camp at 12,960 ft/3950m.

   • There are numerous photo opportunities on this hike, especially if the walls are festooned with ice.

   • Barranco camp is in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Walls, which can allow climbers to enjoy a memorable sunset.

   • Upon arrival, be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness, and take necessary precautions.

   • Dinner and overnight stay at Barranco camp.

   7 hours; Semi-Desert

5. Day 5: Barranco Camp (12,960ft/3,950m/) to Karanga Valley (13,780ft/4,035m)

   • Leave Barranco Camp after breakfast and starting climbing beside the Barranco wall. (45 minutes to 1-hour climb)

   • From there, hike up and down to Karanga Camp. (2 hours)

   • Upon arrival at the camp, enjoy hot lunch, rest, and acclimatise for the duration specified by the guide.

   • Dinner and overnight stay in Karanga camp.

   7 kilometres

6. Day 6: Karanga Camp (13,780ft/4,035m) to Barafu Camp (15,100ft/4,600m)

   • After breakfast, begin the hike to Barafu Camp.

   • On the way to Barafu, view several of Kibo's glaciers, Mawenzi Peak, as well as the junction that connects the descent route, the Mweka route.

   • Although the trail to Barafu passes through an alpine desert with little vegetation, the camp offers stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

   • Upon arrival, it is advisable to sleep soon after dinner to wake up before midnight to hike towards the summit.

   • Carry all warm gears for hiking to Uhuru Peak.

   6 kilometres

7. Day 7: Barafu Camp (15,100ft/4,600m) to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft/5,895m) to Mweka Camp (10,170ft/3,100m)

   • At midnight, wake up around 11:30 pm-12:00 am and get a light breakfast before climbing towards the summit.

   • Trek for 5 hours to reach the Stella point 14000ft/5730m, which is at the rim of the crater.

   • Continue trekking from Stella point to Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro. (One-hour hiking through the rim of the crater)

   • Reach the summit at sunrise around 6:00 am to 7:00 am and get enough time to enjoy and take pictures.

   • Later, start descending towards Barafu camp for packed lunch.

   • Continue descending further to Mweka camp for dinner and overnight stay.

   18 kilometres

8. Day 8: Mweka Camp (10,170ft/3,100m) to Mweka Gate (4,920ft/1500m)

   • In the morning, start descending towards Mweka gate, crossing the rainforest again.

   • Be careful while hiking down, as the trail can get slippery.

   • Arrive at the gate to collect certificates.

   • Transfer to the hotel in Moshi, where climbers can relax or spend some time with the guide and crew.

   End of tour.

   10 kilometres