Moshi – Machame Gate (1790 m) – Machame Camp (3020 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you will be picked up at the airport and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate to begin your climb. Upon arrival, your guide will handle the formalities (entrance forms) while you observe the various teams and mountain crew preparing for their expedition. It’s always an intriguing experience for clients to watch them load all the different items for the journey. Once everything is ready, your adventure will commence. Today’s destination is Machame Camp, which you should reach in about 5 – 6 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy a magnificent rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, and lichen, to name a few. Another highlight to watch for today is the black and white thumbless colobus monkeys. Upon arrival at your campsite for the night, you will have time to relax before enjoying a well-deserved dinner prepared by our own cook.

Machame Camp (3020 m) – Shira Camp (3845 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Although today’s stretch is shorter than yesterday’s, you will still have an early start, allowing you to reach today’s destination by mid-afternoon. The landscape changes dramatically from the lush mountain rainforest to moor and heathland. You will have a stunning view of the mountain range from your campsite, which is located at the Shira Plateau. The glacier of Kibo also illuminates as the sun sets for the evening.

Shira Camp (3845 m) – Lava Tower Hut (4640 m) – Barranco Camp (3960 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today is an excellent day for the body to acclimatize for the days ahead. You will ascend roughly 700 m but will sleep at a level not much higher than the previous night. We will start at Shira Plateau and make our way up to Lava Tower at around 4640 m. After a rest, we will continue through the Barranco Valley until we reach our destination for the day, the beautiful Barranco Camp. Today’s trek will be approximately 6 – 7 hours, during which you will experience the alpine desert as well as the Barranco Valley with its small lobelia plants and giant senecios. You will sit down for a well-deserved dinner before it’s time to rest in preparation for the next day.

Barranco Camp (3960 m) – Karanga Camp (4035 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Just after breakfast, we conquer the famous Barranco Wall. You might need your hands occasionally for better grip, but rest assured, there are no climbing passages, and as safety is very important, please listen to our guides who will ensure you reach the top safely. There will be many ascents and descents today, followed by a walk along the mountain ridge. This will reward you with a great view of the glacier of Kibo. Walking time today will be 3 – 4 hours, with the Kibo summit always on your left, accompanying you to your camp for the night.

Karanga Camp (4035 m) – Barafu Camp (4640 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Barafu Camp is our destination for today and will be reached after 3-4 hours. Most of this time, you will be walking through the moon-like alpine desert. After a satisfying dinner, you will have an early night and a good rest. The highlight of your trip is now only a few hours away.

Barafu Camp (4640 m) – Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3080 m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The climb will start at midnight. You will be woken up just before that to have some tea and biscuits. Around 5 – 7 hours later, you will reach Stella Point, which is the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. After another 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at a height of 5895 m. This is truly a magnificent sight, standing on top of Africa’s Highest Mountain, watching the sunrise. This view will be one to remember and will make every minute of the last few days of trekking worthwhile. You will descend along the same path back to Barafu Camp, which you will reach after 1 – 2 hours. The rest of the mountain team will be there waiting for you with some well-deserved snacks and refreshments. You will rest for an hour or two before making your way to Mweka Camp, where you will spend your last night on the mountain.

Mweka Camp (3080 m) – Mweka Gate (1630 m) – Moshi

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you will have a traditional farewell ceremony from all your mountain crew. After a short 2 – 3 hour walk through the rainforest, our driver will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate. You will then be transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower, a cold drink, a debrief, and the awarding of your certificate of achievement. The rest of the day is yours to relax and reflect on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Oxygen cylinder and ox meter
• Three meals a day (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Government taxes included
• Tea and coffee provided
• Complete camping setup (tent, mattresses, mess tent)
• Drinking and bottled water supplied
• Round-trip transportation to the gate
• Experienced professional guide
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• Ethical team salaries as per KPAP guidelines

• Tips for the team: Industry recommendations are $12 a day to the cook, $20 a day to your head guide, $12-15 a day to the assistant guide and $5-8 a day to each porter divided by everyone in the climb
• All personal mountain climbing gear and equipment
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Pre/post accommodation and airport transfers (booking is available upon request)
• Travel insurance

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• VIsa must be obtained at the border or airport

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.