Mount Kilimanjaro

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

Leave Moshi town about 09:00am and drive to about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 10:30am. Hike through rainforest from the park gate (1.828m) to Mandara Hut (2.743m), taking about 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 02:00pm or 03:00pm. Unpack, rest and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during early evening, about 07:00pm. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 3:

Wake to breakfast (approx. 07:30am) and pack for the next leg. Break camp at about 08:30am and hike to Horombo Huts (3.657m). This leg should take 5 to 6hours. You travel through lower heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop half way for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive Horombo Huts at about 03:00pm. Rest, unpack and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 4:

Wake to breakfast as usual (if you wake before sunup you can get some great photos of the sunrise). Pack and begin the hike to Kibo Huts (4.724m). The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. The day’s hike should take 6 to 7hours, stopping half way for lunch. No running water at Kibo Huts.

Day 5:

Wake at around midnight to a light breakfast, and then prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out during the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach Uhuru Peak at around sunrise. Leave at about 01:00am and reach Gilman’s Point at about 07:00am. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2hours of hiking brings the climber to Uhuru Peak (5.895) at about 08:30am. From there you will descend back to Kibo Huts, collect your things and cross the saddle again at Horombo Huts where you will spend the night. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.

Day 6:

Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Huts. Take lunch there and continue on to the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 02:00pm or 03:00pm. You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, overnight in your Hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the guide at your Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5.739m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5.895m) receive gold certificates.

Day 7:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

Leave Moshi town about 09:00am and drive for about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 10:30am. Hike through rainforest from the park gate (1.829m) to Mandara Hut (2.744m), taking about 4hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 02:00 or 03:00pm. Unpack, rest and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during early evening, about 07:00pm. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 3:

Wake to breakfast (approx. 07:30am) and pack for the next leg. Break camp at about 08:30am and hike to Horombo Huts (3.658m). This leg should take 5 to 6hours. You travel through lower heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop half way for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive Horombo Huts at about 03:00pm. Rest, unpack and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 4:

Horombo Huts (3.658m) this day you will have extra day at Horombo for acclimatization. It will be a kind of training, and you will walk around the hut up to the Mawenzi turn hut. You will get an experience and be familiar to the summit weather. You will overnight at Horombo Hut.

Day 5:

Wake to breakfast as usual (if you wake before sunup you can get some great photos of the sunrise). Pack and begin the hike to Kibo Huts (4.725m). The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. The day’s hike should take 6 to 7hours, stopping half way for lunch. No running water at Kibo Huts.

Day 6:

Wake at around midnight to a light breakfast, and then prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out during the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach Uhuru Peak at around sunrise. Leave at about 01:00am and reach Gilman’s Point at about 07:00am. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2hours of hiking brings the climber to Uhuru Peak (5.895m) at about 08:30am. From there you will descend back to Kibo Huts, collect your things and cross the saddle again at Horombo Huts where you will spend the night. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.

Day 7:

Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Huts. Take lunch there and continue on to the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 02:00pm or 03:00pm. Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Huts. Take lunch there and continue on to the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 02:00pm or 03:00pm. You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, overnight in your Hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the guide at your Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5.739m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5.895m) receive gold certificates.

Day 8:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 45-minute drive from Moshi (910m) to the Machame village (1.490m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. Depending on the condition of the road, it is possible to drive from the village to the Machame gate, but if not, the muddy 3 km walk will take about 1hour to complete. After registering at the gate office, you start your ascent and enter the rain forest. You will receive a lunch pack at the gate and you can also drink bottled water you bought at your Hotel in Moshi. There is possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the trail into a very soggy, muddy and slippery experience. In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner, before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at Machame campsite.

Day 3:

You rise early at Machame camp and after breakfast you climb an hour or so to the top of the forest and then for 2hours at a gentler gradient through the moorland zone. After a short lunch and rest, you continue up a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau. By now you will be able to see in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. You are now due west of Kibo and after a short hike you will reach the Shira campsite at 3.840m. Porters will boil drinking and washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.

Day 4:

The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4.630m after about a 5hours walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4.630m); definitely the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability and headaches. After lunch you descent again by almost 680m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4.600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for the preparation of your dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp site.

Day 5:

Totally exposed to the ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is now a further 1.345m up and you will make the final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski stick and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 07:00pm and try to get some precious rest and sleep for not more than 5hours.

Day 6:

You will rise around 11:30pm, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6hours walk to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5.739m) you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak at 5.895m. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your live. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3hours. Here you will have a well-earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka Camp (3.100m) for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 7:

: After Breakfast, From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy and long hour walk. In the Mweka village, on the way to Moshi you will be served a delicious hot lunch!! You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, overnight in your Hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the guide at your Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5.739m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5.895m) receive gold certificates.

Day 8:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

The climb starts from machame gate (1.830m) we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive to the first Machame Hut, situated at 3.000m above sea level. If it’s a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit. Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3.000m): 6-7hours walking.

Day 3:

A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp. Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3.840m): 4-6hours walking.

Day 4:

Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4.600m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3.900m). Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3.900m): 5-7hours walking.

Day 5:

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp. Barranco Camp to Karanga camp (4.000m): 4-5hours walking.

Day 6:

A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. 
The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can been seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4.600m); 3-4hours walking.

Day 7:

: Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5.739m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5.895m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp. Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (3.100m): 13-15hours walking.

Day 8:

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5hours walking. After lunch we drive back to your Hotel in Moshi.

Day 9:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

After breakfast we will transfer you to Rongai. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1.950m) on a small path that wind through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2.600m) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains. Most clients like to stay at Simba campsite but there is 1ST cave campsite also. 3-4hours walking.

Day 3:

The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3.450m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant scenarios near Kikelewa or 2nd cave campsite where you will overnight (3.600m). 6-7hours walking.

Day 4:

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4.330m), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. Overnight at Mawenzi Tarn hut campsite or 3RD cave campsite. 3-4hours walking.

Day 5:

We cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School/Kibo campsite (4.750m) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! 4-5hours walking.

Day 6:

We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 01:00am. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5.681m) we will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5.895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo (4.700m) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach our final Campsite at Horombo (Horombo campsite) (3.720m). 11-15hours walking.

Day 7:

A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2.700m), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1.830m). 5-6hours walking. You will be transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for overnight.

Day 8:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

After breakfast in your Hotel, you will meet your guides and porters and prepare your equipment before departing to Rongai. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1.950m) on a small path that wind through crop fields before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro colobus monkey. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2.600m) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains, the walk takes 3-4hours. Overnight 1st Cave or Simba Campsite.

Day 3:

The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave (3.450m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3.600m). Dinner and overnight at 2nd Cave Campsite. 6-7hours walking.

Day 4:

Today is an acclimatisation day. Morning at leisure, striking out around noon, leaving the main trail and walking across the moorland on a smaller path toward the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Then onto the campsite at 3rd Caves OR Mawenzi Tarn Hut for dinner and overnight. Walking distance about 6 km today 4-5hours walking.

Day 5:

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4.330m), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatisation. Overnight at Mawenzi Turn Hut Campsite. 3-4hours walking.

Day 6:

Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4.750m) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night at Kibo Huts. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Camp, and midnight start the ascent to Summit. 4-5hours walking.

Day 7:

We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 01:00am. We walk very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s point (5.681m). We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru peak (5,895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo (4.700m) is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach our final campsite at Horombo (3.720m). Walking time 11-15hours. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Campsite.

Day 8:

A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2.700m), the first stopping place on the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park Gate at Marangu (1.830m). Walking time 6-7hours. You will then be transferred to your Hotel to overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 9:

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

After breakfast, drive to the Londorosi Park Gate, elevation 2.225m. The drive is about 5 hours. Continue driving up towards to the Gate, starting point and then walk up to Mti Mkubwa campsite at approximately 3.352m elevation, stopping for lunch. Arrive at the campsite, set up camp, and eat dinner during early evening. The drive through the Shira plateau is one of the best opportunities to see big game on Kilimanjaro.

Day 3:

Wake to breakfast, breaks the camp, and begins the short hike from Mti Mkubwa to Shira hut campsite, elevation 3.837m. This is usually takes no more than 2hours, but this rest is required for adequate acclimatization. The west face of Kibo volcano (usually referred as Kilimanjaro) looms above the campsite. Have lunch, set up camp, rest or take a day hike, and eat dinner during early evening. This hike traverses the lower moorland where large shrubs and wildflowers dominate the landscape.

Day 4:

Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin a short hike to Shira 2 Camps site. This makes it a perfect acclimatization day.

Day 5:

Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the hike during mid-morning. This 5 to 6hours hike continues through the lower moorland sometimes climbing steeply and sometime descending just as steeply to reach Barranco Hut campsite directly below the south face of Kibo (stopping halfway for lunch as usual). Elevation is 3.901m. The view of northern Tanzania and Mount Meru to the west are amazing, not to mention the view of Kibo itself. Set up camp, rest and eat dinner during early evening.

Day 6:

Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the final day of hiking/climbing before the summit day. Climb to Barafu hut campsite on the southeast side of Kibo to meet the summit trail, again stopping for lunch. This 4 to 5hours hike traverses the alpine desert where the sheer ruggedness of Kilimanjaro is breathtaking. Barafu hut campsite is situated at an elevation of 4.602m. Set up camp, eat a very early dinner and get some rest. The summit day starts early.

Day 7:

Wake at about 00:30am to a light snack and begin the summit climb. The winding switchbacks climb slowly toward the crater rim and Stella Point (5.739m). From Stella Point, one can see the inner crater and the ash cone not to mention the amazing glaciers covering the South face of Kilimanjaro. Continue another half hour to the rooftop of Africa – Uhuru Peak at 5.895m. Stop for a bit of rest and photo opportunity. Views of Mawenzi to the east and Mount Meru to the west as well as the rift valley, northern Tanzania, and southern Kenya are breathtaking. At this range, Kilimanjaro glaciers are as awe-inspiring as they are pristine. After a rest, descend back to Barafu hut campsite, break camp and descend to Mweka hut campsite at 3.002m elevation. Set up camp, eat dinner and get some well-deserved rest. A long day of hiking, totaling to approximately 12-14hours; depending on the fitness level of the climber.

Day 8:

Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the short hike won to the park gate ate Mweka at approximately 1.676m elevation. Drive from park gate back to your Hotel in Moshi.

Day 9:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

Drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorosi Park Gate (2.250m, 1,5hours). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2.000m, 11km 45minutes) and a possible campsite. Walk along beautiful forest trails to Mtimkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2.750m and 3hours).

Day 3:

The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira ridge at about 3.600m to drop gently d own to Shira 1 camp located by the stream on the Shira plateau (3.500m, 5hours).

Day 4:

A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3.850m, 1,5hours). A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.

Day 5:

The moorlands soon come to an end and the rock y path leads amongst outcrops to the Lava tower (this is optional if one not taking western breach) where there are good campsites (4.600m, 5hours) then continue to Barranco hut (3.900m, 2hours).

Day 6:

After breakfast we leave Barranco ridge, walk up the Barranco wall that ends up at the foot of the Heim glacier. Passing the Barranco wall Walk along to along to Karanga valley (4hours).

Day 7:

Continue to the Barafu hut which is located at an altitude of (4.600m) here we make camp, Rest enjoy dinner and overnight. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are. To be seen from this position.

Day 8:

Wake up very early, at around midnight, take some light tea with cookies, Start trekking to the summit, the Uhuru Peak (5.895m 8hours). Spend sometimes at the summit; Start descending to Barafu hut for brunch and some rest, then walk down to Mweka hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 9:

After breakfast, walk down the Mweka Montane forest to the Mweka gate, board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to your Hotel in Moshi town.

Day 10:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

Drive from Moshi or Arusha to Londorosi Park Gate (2.250m, 1,5hours). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2.000m, 11km. 45minutes) and a possible campsite. Walk along beautiful forest trails to Mtimkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2.750m and 3hours).

Day 3:

The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone then crosses the Shira ridge at about 3.600m to drop gently d own to Shira 1 camp located by the stream on the Shira plateau (3.500m, 5hours).

Day 4:

A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream (3.850m, 1,5hours). A variety of walks are available on the plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.

Day 5:

The moorlands soon come to an end and the rock y path leads amongst outcrops to the Lava Tower (this is optional if one not taking western breach) where there are good campsites (4.600m, 5hours) then continue to Barranco hut (3.900m, 2hours).

Day 6:

After breakfast we leave Barranco ridge, walk up the Barranco wall that ends up at the foot of the Heim glacier. Passing the Barranco wall Walk along to along to Karanga valley (4hours).

Day 7:

After breakfast hiking for short hours up the mountain Camp and later returning to Karanga Camp for Dinner& overnight. This offers you excellent acclimatization offering you even higher chances of reaching the summit.

Day 8:

Continue to the Barafu hut which is located at an altitude of (4.600m) here we make camp, Rest enjoy dinner and overnight. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are. To be seen from this position.

Day 9:

Wake up very early at around midnight, have some light tea with cookies; start trekking to the summit, the Uhuru Peak (5.895m 8hours). Spend sometimes at the summit; Start descending to Barafu hut for brunch and some rest, then walk down to Mweka hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 10:

After breakfast, walk down the Mweka Montane forest to the Mweka gate, board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to your Hotel in Moshi town.

Day 11:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

You will depart Moshi after breakfast and head for Londorossi gate, the transfer will take about 2hours. At Londorosi gate, you will complete entry formalities and thereafter continue up by car to Morum Barrier Gate (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trail-head, eat lunch, and then commence your trek passing through heather and moorland which lead to your first camp on Mt. Kilimanjaro (which is a descent) only about 1-2hours of trekking. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is spectacular

Day 3:

Today you leave your camp after breakfast and hike across the legendary Shira plateau, east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak. Averaging 3.810m, Shira is considered one of the highest plateaus on earth. You immediately veer away from the crowded trails and head towards the northeast edge of the Plateau to reach Moir Camp. The trek takes about 4-5hours over easy terrain. Moir camp is an isolated and rarely used camp affording stunning views over the Shira Plateau.

Day 4:

On your fourth day on Mount Kilimanjaro, you begin your morning trek heading out of the moorland and into the stark alpine desert, on a steep ridge off the main trail, and begin your venture on the Northern Circuit Route. Today, you will trek for about 5-7hours. From the Pofu Campsite you will enjoy spectacular view into Kenya’s wild lands to the north.

Day 5:

After breakfast at you camp, you begin your trek and proceed onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, you will further continue your circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to yourselves. Today you will have another 5-7hours of trekking.

Day 6:

After a 3-5hours steadily trekking upward, you will reach a placid mountain tarn (lake) at the foot of the majestically rising steep ridges of Mawenzi, which is Kilimanjaro’s second highest volcano. Your camp for tonight is nestled along the tarn in a protected alcove with magnificent views towards the steeply rising rocks of Mawenzi. Camp at Kikelewa Caves Camp.

Day 7:

Begin today’s trek that will take you 5-7hour. Enjoy hiking though a relatively easy hike across the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The trek takes you across the massive saddle- the crossing is quite impressive and the landscape spectacularly stark. As you near the foot of Kibo, the temperatures turn cold. After reaching your camp, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, prepare all your gear for the day ahead, and turn in early to rest. Our Arusha base will make sure that a resupply of fresh food and supplies reach camp on this afternoon.

Day 8:

Expect a midnight wake-up call that will be the start of a long trek. After some quick tea, you begin trekking at around 01:00am up the winding path of endless switchbacks. Today’s trek is long and from your camp to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point 5.681m) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7-8hours. The slope is steep, with switchbacks, over loose rock and scree with some boulders as you near Gilman’s Point. Spend some time at Hans Meyer cave on the way, the famous spot where Kilimanjaro’s first western climber described in his journals. The trek from Gilman’s Point at the edge of the crater, to the summit is less demanding, and depending on your pace, you can reach it after a further 1,5-2hours along the snowy crater rim (depending on the season). After a short time at the summit, re-trace your steps back to Gilman’s Point, then summon your strength again for further descent to Mweka Camp where you will spend your last night on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 9:

After Breakfast, From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy and long hour walk. In the Mweka village on the way to Moshi, you will be served a delicious hot lunch!! You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, overnight in your Hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the guide at your Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5.739m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5.895m) receive gold certificates.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

You will depart Moshi after breakfast and head for Londorossi gate, the transfer will take about 2hours. At Londorosi gate, you will complete entry formalities and thereafter continue up by car to Morum Barrier Gate (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trail-head, eat lunch, and then commence your trek passing through heather and moorland which lead to your first camp on Mt. Kilimanjaro (which is a descent) only about 1-2hours of trekking. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is spectacular

Day 3:

Today you leave your camp after breakfast and hike across the legendary Shira plateau, east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak. Averaging 3.810m, Shira is considered one of the highest plateaus on earth. You immediately veer away from the crowded trails and head towards the northeast edge of the Plateau to reach Moir Camp. The trek takes about 4-5hours over easy terrain. Moir camp is an isolated and rarely used camp affording stunning views over the Shira Plateau.

Day 4:

On your fourth day on Mount Kilimanjaro, you begin your morning trek heading out of the moorland and into the stark alpine desert, on a steep ridge off the main trail, and begin your venture on the Northern Circuit Route. Today, you will trek for about 5-7hours. From the Pofu Campsite you will enjoy spectacular view into Kenya’s wild lands to the north.

Day 5:

After breakfast at you camp, you begin your trek and proceed onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, you will further continue your circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to yourselves. Today you will have another 5-7hours of trekking.

Day 6:

After a 3-5hours steadily trekking upward, you will reach a placid mountain tarn (lake) at the foot of the majestically rising steep ridges of Mawenzi, which is Kilimanjaro’s second highest volcano. Your camp for tonight is nestled along the tarn in a protected alcove with magnificent views towards the steeply rising rocks of Mawenzi. Camp at Kikelewa Caves Camp.

Day 7:

Begin today’s trek that will take you 5-7hour. Enjoy hiking though a relatively easy hike across the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The trek takes you across the massive saddle- the crossing is quite impressive and the landscape spectacularly stark. As you near the foot of Kibo, the temperatures turn cold. After reaching your camp, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, prepare all your gear for the day ahead, and turn in early to rest. Our Arusha base will make sure that a resupply of fresh food and supplies reach camp on this afternoon.

Day 8:

Expect a midnight wake-up call that will be the start of a long trek. After some quick tea, you begin trekking at around 01:00am up the winding path of endless switchbacks. Today’s trek is long and from your camp to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point 5.681m) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7-8hours. The slope is steep, with switchbacks, over loose rock and scree with some boulders as you near Gilman’s Point. Spend some time at Hans Meyer cave on the way, the famous spot where Kilimanjaro’s first western climber described in his journals. The trek from Gilman’s Point at the edge of the crater, to the summit is less demanding, and depending on your pace, you can reach it after a further 1,5-2hours along the snowy crater rim (depending on the season). After a short time at the summit, re-trace your steps back to Gilman’s Point, then summon your strength again for further descent to Mweka Camp where you will spend your last night on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 9:

After Breakfast, From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy and long hour walk. In the Mweka village on the way to Moshi, you will be served a delicious hot lunch!! You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, overnight in your Hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the guide at your Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5.739m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5.895m) receive gold certificates.

Day 10:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

Drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Londorossi Park Gate. From here follow a forest track in a 4WD vehicle for 11 km (45 minutes) to Lemosho Glades and a possible campsite. From the Glades, walk for 3hours along beautiful forest trails to the Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.

Day 3:

The trail gradually steepens, enters the giant heather moorland zone, then crosses the Shira Ridge at 3.600m and drops gently to Shira Camp 1 located by a stream on the Shira Plateau

Day 4:

Trek across the Shira plateau, east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth, averaging 3.810m. We immediately veer away from the tourist trails toward thee northeast edge of the Plateau to reach Moir Camp. The trek is about 4-5hours over easy terrain. Moir camp is an isolated and seldom used camp affording views over the Shira Plateau.

Day 5:

Begin the morning trek heading out of the moorland and into the stark alpine desert, on a steep ridge off the main trail, and begin our venture on the Northern Circuit Route. The total trekking time is about 5-7hours. From the Pofu Campsite you will enjoy a magnificent view into Kenya’s wild lands to the north.

Day 6:

Proceed onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, continuing our circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to ourselves. Trekking time today is 5-7hours.

Day 7:

Trek 3-5hours steadily upward to reach a placid mountain tarn (lake) at the foot of the majestically rising steep ridges of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro second highest volcano. The camp here is nestled along the tarn in a protected alcove with magnificent views towards the steeply rising rocks of Mawenzi.

Day 8:

The trekking time today is 5-7hours, though a relatively easy hike across the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The trek takes you across the massive saddle- the crossing is impressive and the landscape spectacularly stark. The temperatures turn cold as you near the foot of Kibo, reaching Outward Bound Camp after 5-7hours of trekking. Prepare all your gear for the day ahead, and turn in early to rest. A resupply of fresh food and supplies will reach camp on this afternoon

Day 9:

A midnight wake-up call is the start of a long trek. You begin trekking at 1am up the winding path of endless switchbacks. From your camp to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point at 5.681m) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7-8hours. The slope is steep, with switchbacks, over loose rock and scree with some boulders as you near Gilman’s Point. You will stop at Hans Meyer cave on the way, the famous place where Kilimanjaro first western climber described in his journals. Once you arrive at Gilman’s Point at the edge of the crater, the trail to the summit is less demanding, and is reached after a further 1,5-2hours along the snowy crater rim (depending on the season). After a short time at the summit, at 5.895m, re-trace your steps back to Gilman’s Point, then summon your strength again for further descent to Mweka Camp for the night.

Day 10:

Descend straight to the gate (2-3 hours), where you’ll have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates. Overnight at your Hotel in Moshi on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 11:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Day 1:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met with your driver at the airport and transferred to your Hotel in Moshi for your overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2:

The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1.800m) the path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate all the water needed for drinking, food preparation and cleaning. Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave (at 3.000m); 6-8hours walking

Day 3:

The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley. Umbwe Cave to Barranco valley (3.950 m); 4-6hours walking.

Day 4:

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4.000m): 4-5hours walking.

Day 5:

A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. 
The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can been seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4.600m): 3-4hours walking.

Day 6:

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5.739m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5.895m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3.100m): 13-15hours walking.

Day 7:

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5hours walking. After lunch we drive back to your Hotel in Moshi.

Day 8:

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.