Arrival in Tanzania

Arusha - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be transferred to your pre-arranged hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Here, you will meet your guide for a trek briefing and equipment check. Any necessary mountain gear can be rented at this time.

Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

Machame - Day 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)
The journey from Moshi or Arusha to Machame Gate takes less than two hours. At the gate, all park procedures will be completed, and you will meet the team of porters before beginning the climb. The initial part of the route ascends steadily through a stunning, dense rainforest. The Machame route is less frequented, so it can be quite dense and is often wet and muddy underfoot.

Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The hike continues through the forest until reaching the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, offering breathtaking views of the mountain. You will also see Mt. Meru towering above Arusha town in the distance.

Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The trek now takes you across high upland, changing the entire character of the journey. You will traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing beneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach before reaching camp. The day is spent at high altitude (up to 4600m), but following the mountaineering principle of ‘walk high, sleep low’ helps your body acclimatize.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 5 begins with a descent into the Great Barranco, a vast ravine. The route then ascends steeply up the Great Barranco Wall, separating you from Kibo’s southeastern slopes. This climb is over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, you head towards the Karanga valley for fresh water before the summit. The path continues through arid and desolate terrain towards Barafu Camp.

Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Mweka Camp (3100m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The ascent begins around midnight, following a high-standing route uphill to the summit glaciers. The climb involves 4 to 5 hours on scree, gaining significant height over a short distance. The views are spectacular, and you should reach Stella Point (5739m) on the crater rim as the sun rises. Surrounded by remarkable ice cliffs within the crater, the views of the jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. An hour’s walk takes you to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). The descent begins by returning to Stella Point, then descending the scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before continuing down to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.

Trek Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - A gentle trek leads down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where park procedures are completed and certificates are obtained. You will then return to the car for the journey back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi, where you can enjoy a refreshing shower and celebrate your accomplishments.

Departure from Tanzania

Arusha - The day is free for relaxation and final preparations before your flight home. Depending on your flight schedule, you may explore Arusha or Moshi town and purchase souvenirs before heading to the airport. Your driver will be ready to take you to the airport.

• Private transportation
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• All Fees and Taxes

• Mountain gears

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.