Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi at The Maridadi Hotel (or similar). In the evening, you’ll have a detailed mountain briefing and equipment check with your guide. Relax and prepare for the upcoming trek.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2,100 m) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m)

After breakfast, drive to Lemosho Gate for registration. Your trek begins through lush rainforest with chances to spot colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and colorful bird species. The trail climbs gently until you reach Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp, where your tents will be set up and dinner prepared.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa (2,780 m) – Shira 1 Camp (3,500 m)

Leaving the forest, you ascend into moorland and heath zones with spectacular views of the Shira Ridge. The trail climbs steadily across rocky terrain and eventually leads onto the expansive Shira Plateau, ending at Shira 1 Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Shira 1 (3,500 m) – Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m)

Today’s hike is a gentle and scenic trek across the Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s most impressive geological features. You may see giant senecios, lobelias, and other high-altitude plants. You arrive at Shira 2 Camp, offering wide views toward Kibo Peak.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Shira 2 (3,900 m) – Lava Tower (4,630 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)

This is a major acclimatization day. You gradually ascend to Lava Tower, reaching 4,630 m where you stop for lunch. From there, the trail descends into the scenic Barranco Valley, rich with giant groundsels and unique vegetation. You overnight at Barranco Camp, set beneath the dramatic Barranco Wall.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Barranco Camp (3,976 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

The day begins with the exhilarating climb up the Barranco Wall, offering stunning views from the top. The trail then continues through alpine desert with gentle ascents and descents before reaching Karanga Camp. This shorter day is designed for acclimatization and preparation for the summit attempt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

After breakfast, you climb steadily toward Barafu Camp, the base for your summit attempt. The landscape becomes more barren as you enter the alpine desert zone. Arrive at Barafu early, have dinner, and rest before the midnight summit push.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,080 m)

Summit day begins around midnight. You climb in the cold darkness toward Stella Point, and after a final push along the crater rim, you reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating and taking photos, descend to Barafu for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Mweka Camp (3,080 m) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m) – Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Your driver will meet you at the gate and transfer you back to Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower and celebration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch