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: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Drive to Londorossi Gate (2,250m) for registration. Begin the trek through the rainforest, encountering various wildlife. Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) for dinner and overnight.

• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Distance: 7 km
• Habitat: Rainforest

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Continue through the rainforest, gradually transitioning to moorland. Enjoy panoramic views of the Shira Plateau. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp (3,610m) for dinner and overnight.

• Hiking time: 5-6 hours
• Distance: 8 km
• Habitat: Moorland

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Trek across the Shira Plateau, with views of the Western Breach and Kibo in the distance. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp (3,850m) for dinner and overnight.

• Hiking time: 5-7 hours
• Distance: 10 km
• Habitat: Moorland

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Climb gradually towards the Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization. Descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m) through the alpine desert, where you will camp beneath the Great Barranco Wall. Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.

• Hiking time: 6-8 hours
• Distance: 10 km
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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