Itinerary

1. Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp

   The journey begins at Londorossi Gate (2,100 meters), where climbers register before entering Kilimanjaro National Park. From there, we will drive to the starting point at Lemosho Glades and begin our trek through lush rainforests to reach the Big Tree Camp (2,780 meters) for overnight camping.

2. Day 2: Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

   On day two, continue through the rainforest until reaching the moorland zone. The trail gradually steepens as we approach the Shira Plateau (3,500 meters), where we will set up camp for lunch and a short rest. The trek takes us across the vast Shira Plateau (3,800 meters) with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. We will ascend to Moir Hut (4,200 meters), located near the Lent Hills, to spend the night.

3. Day 3: Moir Hut to Barranco Camp

   After breakfast, we will leave Moir Hut and ascend further towards Lava Tower (4,600 meters). This is a crucial acclimatization point before descending to Barranco Camp (3,950 meters) for overnight camping. The descent helps the body adapt to the altitude changes.

4. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   On day five, we will tackle the Barranco Wall, a steep and thrilling climb that requires some scrambling. Once we conquer the wall, the trail becomes less challenging as we make our way to Karanga Camp (4,035 meters) for the night.

5. Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   The trail from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640 meters) is relatively short but steep. This campsite is strategically located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit cone, offering stunning views of the surrounding glaciers. Rest and prepare for the final ascent.

6. Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

   The summit day begins just after midnight, aiming to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) in time for sunrise. The ascent is challenging but rewarding as we stand on the roof of Africa. Here, we are rewarded with the most glorious sunrise we are ever likely to see, appearing over Mawenzi Peak. After enjoying the moment, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters) for overnight camping.

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

   After breakfast, we descend once again through the mountainous forest, and at around midday, after saying farewell to our crew. We will continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved shower and a celebratory dinner.