Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Later, your mountain guide will conduct a detailed trek briefing and a full equipment check to ensure you have all the required gear for the climb. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance covered: 7 km
Approximate time taken: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

After breakfast, you will drive for approximately 2 hours to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m) for registration. Once formalities are complete, the trek begins through dense rainforest rich in flora and wildlife. The day ends at Mti Mkubwa Camp, where your tents will be set up and dinner prepared. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2650m).

Distance covered: 17 km
Approximate time taken: 8–10 hours
Habitat: Heath and Moorland
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

This is a long but rewarding day as you trek out of the rainforest and onto the Shira Plateau. The trail follows the Shira Ridge through open heath and moorland, offering your first clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit. You will bypass Shira I Camp and continue directly to Shira II Camp, where you will settle in for dinner and overnight at 3900m.

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Leaving the moorland behind, the route climbs into the alpine desert toward Lava Tower (4600m) for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp (3900m). The descent takes approximately 3 hours and offers excellent photo opportunities of the Western Breach and Barranco Wall. The camp is set in a scenic valley below the wall, providing stunning sunset views before dinner and overnight.

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 7 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

After breakfast, you will climb the famous Barranco Wall (4200m), a non-technical but physically demanding ascent rewarded with spectacular views. The trail continues to Karanga Camp (4000m) for a hot lunch before heading toward Barafu Camp (4640m). Dinner will be served early, followed by rest in preparation for summit night.

Distance covered: 20 km
Approximate time taken: 14 hours
Habitat: Glacier / Moorland / Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

You will wake around midnight for a light snack of tea and biscuits before starting the summit climb. The ascent over scree takes about 4–5 hours, reaching Stella Point (5756m) at sunrise. From here, it is approximately 1 hour to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. After photos at the summit, you will descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3100m) for dinner and overnight.

Distance: 10 km
Approximate time: 3 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Descend through the lush Mweka montane forest for about 3 hours until you reach Mweka Gate. Here, you’ll complete the park formalities and receive your hard-earned certificate a perfect memento of your achievement! From the gate, your vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved warm shower. It’s time to relax, reflect, and celebrate your incredible journey!

Distance covered: 20 km
Approximate time taken: 14 hours
Habitat: Glacier / Moorland / Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Around midnight, you will wake up for a light snack of tea and biscuits before beginning the summit climb. The ascent over scree takes about 4–5 hours and gains significant altitude in a short distance. You should reach Stella Point (5756m) at sunrise, where breathtaking views await. From there, it is approximately 1 hour to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. After photos at the summit, you will descend back to Barafu Camp for lunch and a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp (3100m) for dinner and overnight.

Distance covered: 10 km
Approximate time taken: 3 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast and lunch included

You will descend through the lush montane rainforest to Mweka Gate, a walk of approximately 3 hours. At the gate, park formalities are completed and you will receive your summit certificates. A vehicle will then transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi, where a hot shower and celebrations await.

Later in the evening or the following day, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Alternatively, we can arrange a cultural tour or safari to Tanzania’s top destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park & Zanzibar.