Itinerary

Day 0: Pre-Trek Briefing

If you have opted for optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.

A pre-trek briefing will be held at your Moshi hotel. Plan to arrive at least one day before the trek begins. During the briefing, we will review your equipment and arrange rentals for any necessary items.

Day 1: Hotel to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast and a briefing, drive to the Lemosho Park Gate. From there, a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Begin trekking along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp.

• Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft

• Distance: 6km/4mi

• Hiking Time: 2–3 hours

• Habitat: Montane Forest

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Continue trekking as the trail steepens gradually and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Cross several streams and traverse the Shira Ridge, passing Shira 1 Camp before arriving at Shira 2 Camp near a stream.

• Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft

• Distance: 16km/10mi

• Hiking Time: 7–8 hours

• Habitat: Moorland

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

Ascend from the Shira Plateau up a ridge, passing the junction toward Kibo Peak. Continue southeast toward Lava Tower (known as "Shark’s Tooth") at 4650m/15,250ft. Afterward, descend to Barranco Camp. This day aids acclimatization despite ending at a similar elevation to the start.

• Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

• Distance: 8km/5mi

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Habitat: Semi-desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, ascend the steep Barranco Wall. Trek along ridges and trails to Karanga Valley and the junction connecting with the Mweka Trail.

• Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft

• Distance: 5km/3mi

• Climbing Time: 3–4 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Trek uphill to Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit. This section provides panoramic views of the summit. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt the next day.

• Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft

• Distance: 4km/2mi

• Climbing Time: 3–4 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Start the ascent to the summit between midnight and 2 am, trekking toward Stella Point on the crater rim. Witness a breathtaking sunrise at Stella Point or Uhuru Peak. After reaching Uhuru Peak, descend to Barafu for lunch, then continue to Mweka Camp.

• Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft (Uhuru Peak), then to 3090m/10,150ft

• Distance: 5km/3mi up, 13km/8mi down

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours up, 5–6 hours down

• Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel

After breakfast, descend to Mweka Gate to collect summit certificates. Expect wet and muddy conditions at lower elevations. A vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to your Moshi hotel.

• Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

• Distance: 10km/6mi

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Habitat: Forest

• Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions

• Conservation fees (part of park fees)

• Waterproof, four-season mountain tents (twin-sharing basis)

• Fresh, nutritious meals on the trek

• Transfers to/from the mountain and Moshi hotel

• Purified drinking water

• Emergency oxygen cylinder

• Kilimanjaro summit certificate

• Mess tents with tables and chairs

• Sleeping mattress

• Professional, experienced mountain guides

• Salaries and park fees for guides, porters, and cooks

• Camping or hut fees (part of park fees)

• Rescue fees (part of park fees)

• VAT (18% government tax)

Exclusions

• Tanzania visa

• Travel insurance

• Meals not listed in the itinerary

• Tips and gratuities

• Optional transfers

• Online payment surcharges (5% per transaction)

• Personal trekking equipment (available for rent)

• Alcoholic beverages

• Hotel accommodation (optional add-on)

• International and domestic flights

• Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, telephone, beverages)

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