Day 1: Arrival in Moshi or Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Meet your guide for a briefing on the climb, equipment check, and final preparations. Enjoy dinner and rest in anticipation of the trek.

Day 2: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp

Drive to Umbwe Gate (1,640m) for registration. Begin the steep ascent through the dense rainforest. The trail is narrow and steep, requiring good physical fitness. Arrive at Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850m) for dinner and overnight.

• Hiking time: 5-7 hours
• Distance: 11 km
• Habitat: Rainforest

Day 3: Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp

Continue the steep ascent through the forest and into the moorland. The trail becomes less steep as you approach the Barranco Valley. Arrive at Barranco Camp (3,960m) for dinner and overnight.

• Hiking time: 4-6 hours
• Distance: 6 km
• Habitat: Moorland

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Climb the Great Barranco Wall, then traverse the Karanga Valley. Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035m) for dinner and overnight.

• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Distance: 5 km
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640m), the base camp for the summit attempt. The trail is steep and rocky, with stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi. Have an early dinner and rest before the midnight summit attempt.

• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Distance: 4 km
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Start the final ascent at midnight, trekking through the night to reach Stella Point (5,735m) and then Uhuru Peak (5,895m). After celebrating at the summit, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3,110m) for overnight.

• Hiking time: 10-15 hours
• Distance: 20 km
• Habitat: Arctic

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificates and transfer back to Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved rest.

• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Distance: 10 km
• Habitat: Rainforest