After a hearty breakfast, you will start your hike with a gentle climb through lush rainforest.

As you hike, the scenery will change from dense forest to open heathland, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

When you reach the camp, you will enjoy a hot lunch to help replenish your energy after the hike.

In the evening, you will have a hot dinner, followed by a briefing from your guide about the plans for the next day.

Elevation: Mti Mkubwa (2,780 m / 9,121 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,610 m / 11,847 ft)
Distance: 9 km (5 miles)
Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest to Heathland

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll start your hike with a gradual ascent. This section of the trail offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape.

As you hike across the Shira Plateau, you’ll encounter its unique flora and stunning vistas.

Upon arrival at Shira Two Camp, you’ll enjoy a hot lunch and have some time to relax.

Dinner will be served in the evening, and afterward, your guide will hold a briefing to discuss the plans for the next day.

Elevation Gain: 3,610 m / 11,847 ft – 3,840 m / 12,572 ft
Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heathland to Moorland

After breakfast, we will begin our ascent toward Lava Tower. This segment of the hike is both challenging and rewarding.

As we approach Lava Tower, which stands at an impressive 4,600 meters (15,091 feet), we’ll take a short break to rest and enjoy a hot lunch while appreciating the unique rock formations. This stop is crucial for acclimatization.

Afterward, we will continue our descent to Baranco Camp, where you can relax and enjoy a hot dinner. Following dinner, your guide will provide a briefing about the next day’s plans, giving you enough time to rest and sleep.

Elevation: Shira Two Camp (3,850 m / 12,631 ft) to Lava Tower (4,600 m / 15,091 ft) to Baranco Camp (3,960 m / 12,992 ft)
Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland to Alpine Desert

After breakfast, you’ll begin the day by climbing the Great Barranco Wall, a steep ascent that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. At the top, you’ll enjoy panoramic vistas and take a moment to catch your breath before continuing along the trail.

A hot lunch will be served upon your arrival at Karanga Camp. Later in the afternoon, you’ll go on a short acclimatization hike.

In the evening, you will have a late dinner, followed by a short briefing about the next day’s plans and expectations. Afterward, you’ll have time to rest and sleep, recharging for the next stage of your journey.

Elevation: 3,960m/13,000ft to 4,035m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we make our way to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit push. The landscape is rugged, barren, and windswept. Once we reach Barafu Camp, a hot lunch will be served. We will then rest and prepare for the final ascent to the summit. An early dinner will be followed by a few hours of sleep before the summit attempt.

Elevation: 4,035m/13,250ft to 4,640m/15,220ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

You’ll rise early, around midnight, to begin your summit attempt to Uhuru Peak. After a quick breakfast and packing your essentials, you’ll start your ascent. The trek begins with a steep climb through rocky terrain, where the air becomes thinner and the temperature drops.

As you climb, you’ll reach Stela Point at the crater rim, about 5,756 meters (18,885 feet). From here, it’s only a one hour hike to Uhuru Peak, where breathtaking views await you, including stunning glaciers and volcanic rock formations.

After celebrating your achievement at the summit, you’ll descend back to Barafu Camp for a meal and some rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp. The descent is easier on your legs but still requires attention as you navigate the rocky trail.

Upon reaching Mweka Camp, take time to relax, hydrate, and reflect on your incredible journey.

Elevation: 4,700m to 5,895m to 3080m (15,420ft to 19,341ft to 10,170ft)
Distance: 6 km to summit and 11 km to Mweka (3.7 miles to summit and 6.8 miles to Mweka)
Hiking Time: 12-16 hours
Habitat: Arctic zone and alpine desert

After breakfast, You’ll begin your descent to Mweka Gate. The trek takes you through lush rainforest offering a final chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Kilimanjaro.

As you descend, you’ll appreciate the vibrant flora surrounding the trail. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, you’ll complete the necessary paperwork. Your guides will present your summit certificate, celebrating your achievement.

Once all formalities are done, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, where you can relax and reflect on your incredible journey.

Elevation: 3080m to 1680m (10100ft to 5511ft)
Distance: 9 km (5.5 miles)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest