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). Later in the evening, you’ll meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing and gear check. Rest and prepare for the climb ahead.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Machame Gate (1,640 m) – Machame Camp (2,835 m)

After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate for registration. The trail starts in the dense rainforest with rich vegetation, waterfalls, and chances to spot blue monkeys. The path gradually climbs to Machame Camp, where you will find tents already set up and dinner awaiting you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Machame Camp (2,835 m) – Shira Camp (3,750 m)

Leaving the rainforest, the trail ascends through heath and moorland. Today’s hike is shorter but steeper, offering expansive views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Peak. You’ll cross rocky ridges before arriving at Shira Camp, located on a wide, scenic plateau.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Shira Camp (3,750 m) – Lava Tower (4,630 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)

This is a key acclimatization day. You gradually ascend to Lava Tower for lunch at 4,630 m, allowing your body to adapt to higher altitude. Afterward, the trail descends into the beautiful Barranco Valley, famous for its giant groundsels and towering cliffs. You will overnight at Barranco Camp, one of the most picturesque camps on the mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,976 m) – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

The day begins with a climb up the dramatic Barranco Wall, a steep but fun scramble with rewarding views from the top. The route continues through alpine desert, passing Karanga Valley before heading toward Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. You’ll rest early and prepare for the midnight climb.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,080 m)

Summit day begins around midnight. You ascend steadily toward Stella Point and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating and taking photos, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue to Mweka Camp for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,080 m) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m) – Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Here you’ll receive your summit certificate. Your driver will be waiting to take you back to Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch