On the first day, you will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and be transferred to your hotel by one of our drivers. Depending on your arrival time, the hotel staff will treat you to a hot meal. You will then go to bed and the following day, after breakfast, you will be greeted by your personal guide and receive important information about the upcoming mountain climb.

Kilimanjaro Airport


hotel

On the first day of your trek, after breakfast and a briefing by your guide at the Springlands Hotel, you will be transferred to Lemosho Park Gate (2,100 m) – an approximately 1.5-hour drive. At Londorossi Gate, you will register before beginning your trek along scenic forest trails to Mti Mkubwa Campsite (2,750 m) – an approximately 3-hour trek. Upon arrival, the porters will set up your tents, and our cook will prepare a delicious lunch for you. Afterward, you will have time to relax before dinner is served. In the evening, your guide will give you a briefing about the next day's trek.

Lemosho Gate


Mti Mkubwa Camp

On the second day of your trek, you'll start early after breakfast and embark on a shorter hike from Mti Mkubwa Campsite to Shira 1 Camp, which typically takes up to 5 hours. Along the way, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the western face of Kibo volcano, often referred to as Kilimanjaro. The trail leads through the so-called "Lower Moonland," characterized by large shrubs and vibrant wildflowers.

Upon your arrival at Shira 1 Camp, the porters will set up your tents while our cook prepares a delicious lunch for you. Afterwards, you will have time to relax before dinner is served. In the evening, your guide will give you a briefing about the planned trek the following day.

Mti Mkubwa Camp


Shira Camp II

Start your day with an early wake-up call and a hearty breakfast to fuel your hike. Today's leg takes you to Lava Tower at 4,630 meters (14,000 feet) and traverses a semi-desert, rocky landscape. After approximately 5 hours of hiking, enjoy lunch before climbing the stony path to Lava Tower.

This challenging day will test your stamina and help you acclimatize to the higher altitude. After lunch, you'll descend 680 meters to Barranco Campsite, where the benefits of acclimatization will become clearly noticeable. The approximately two-hour descent offers breathtaking photo opportunities of the Western Breach. End the day with an unforgettable sunset and a relaxing dinner at Barranco Camp.

Shira Camp II


Barranco Camp

Start your day early with a wake-up call and a nutritious breakfast to fuel your hike. Today's leg may include the ascent of the famous Barranco Wall, a steep but rewarding section. After successfully conquering the wall, descend into the picturesque Karanga Valley, known for its lush vegetation and breathtaking scenery.

Upon arrival at Karanga Campsite, the porters will set up your tents while our cook prepares a delicious lunch for you. After the meal, you will take an acclimatization hike towards Barafu Camp, ascending 200 meters before returning to camp.

In the evening, enjoy a hot dinner prepared by our chef. After dinner, your experienced guide will give you a briefing about the next day's hike, informing you about the route, potential challenges, and other important details.

Barranco Camp


Karanga Camp

Start your day with an early wake-up call and a hearty breakfast to fuel your hike to Barafu Campsite. The trail traverses varied terrain, including rocky sections and gentle ascents, and offers breathtaking views of the high mountain landscapes of Kilimanjaro.

During the ascent, the focus is on acclimatization to prevent altitude-related problems. Upon arrival at Barafu Camp, the porters will set up the tents while our cook prepares lunch for you. After lunch, you can rest until dinner is served.

In the evening, your guide will give you a detailed briefing for the upcoming summit attempt, including the route, challenges, safety measures, and preparations. Try to get plenty of rest, as the ascent to the summit begins late in the evening.

Karanga Camp


Barafu Camp

Summit day

You will be woken around 11:30 pm and begin your ascent after a cup of tea and some biscuits. Heading northwest, you'll climb over scree slopes to Stella Point on the crater rim. The approximately 6-hour hike to Stella Point (5,685 m) is often considered the most mentally and physically demanding part of the climb.

After a short break at Stella Point, you will be rewarded with a beautiful sunrise, weather permitting. From there, the approximately two-hour, snow-covered ascent to Uhuru Peak begins. Your time at the summit depends on the weather conditions, so you shouldn't linger too long to avoid the cold and fatigue.

The descent back to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours, allowing for a short rest before continuing on to Mweka Camp. Dinner and an overnight stay await you there.

Barafu Camp


Mweka Camp

After breakfast at Mweka Camp, you will descend to Mweka Gate and be driven back to Springlands Hotel, where a hot lunch and a refreshing shower await you.

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Mweka Camp


Mweka Gate

On the last day, one of our drivers will take you back to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to begin your journey home.

hotel


Kilimanjaro Airport