Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins with a morning transfer from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi to Londorossi Gate. After completing registration and park formalities, drive to the Lemosho trailhead and begin your trek through the beautiful montane rainforest. The trail is surrounded by lush vegetation and you may encounter monkeys and a variety of bird species along the way.

Continue trekking to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you will have dinner and spend your first night on the mountain.

Meals

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast, begin your trek through the rainforest as the vegetation gradually changes into heath and moorland. The trail becomes more open as you climb higher, offering spectacular views across the surrounding landscape.

Continue toward Shira 1 Camp, located on the beautiful Shira Plateau. Enjoy dinner and a peaceful evening beneath the African sky.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Today is a relatively moderate trekking day designed to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude.

Walk across the spectacular Shira Plateau surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. The route provides excellent views of Kibo Peak, the highest of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanic cones. Enjoy a relaxed trek toward Shira 2 Camp, where you will have time to rest and explore the surrounding area.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

After breakfast, begin your trek toward the Lava Tower, climbing to approximately 4,600 meters before descending toward Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” approach provides valuable acclimatization as you prepare for the summit.

The landscape becomes increasingly dramatic as you enter the alpine desert zone. Along the way, you may see giant senecio and lobelia plants. Continue down toward the impressive Barranco Valley, surrounded by towering cliffs and spectacular mountain scenery.

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, tackle the famous Barranco Wall.

With the assistance of your experienced mountain crew, climb the wall using a combination of walking and careful scrambling. Once at the top, enjoy spectacular views of Kibo and the surrounding valleys.

Continue through the alpine desert toward Karanga Camp.

The shorter trekking distance gives you time to rest and prepare for the final stages of your climb.

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, begin your trek toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before your summit attempt. The trail continues through the barren alpine desert with increasingly dramatic views of Kibo Peak. Arrive at Barafu Camp in the afternoon and have an early dinner.

After a short rest, prepare your equipment for the summit attempt. Your guide will give you a briefing before you go to sleep early in preparation for the midnight start.

Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Your summit day begins around midnight. Wake up and have a light breakfast before beginning the challenging climb toward Stella Point and then onward to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters.

The ascent is slow and demanding, with steep terrain and high altitude. Your mountain guide will set a steady pace and provide support throughout the climb. Reach Uhuru Peak and celebrate your achievement while enjoying breathtaking views across Tanzania. After taking photographs at the summit, begin the descent toward Mweka Camp.

The descent is much faster, although your legs may be tired after the summit climb. Enjoy dinner and a well earned rest at Mweka Camp.