• Elevation: 2389m – 2785m
• Distance: 5km
• Hours:3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain forest.
Meals: Full Board
Our driver will get you up from the hotel in the morning and take you to the Londorossi gate. You will be registered at the gate and have to sign a few documents. Following registration, you will be driven to the start of your journey, which is a rocky road that leads into the thick rainforest. To get to Mkubwa Camp, you will travel a somewhat steep path through a breathtaking, pristine natural forest. During the first two days of your journey, you will be followed by an armed ranger because this area is also home to wild game.

Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 8 km | 5 miles
Habitat: Heath
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Distance: 11 km | 7 miles
Habitat: Heath
We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadow towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Moir Hut to Lava Tower
Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 7 km | 4 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Distance: 3 km | 2 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

• Elevation: 3986m – 4034m
• Distance: 5km
• Hours: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.
• Meals: Full Board
Following breakfast, you will depart Barranco and proceed to the Karanga Valley campsite by crossing the Barranco Wall and continuing on a rocky ridge. After that, you will exit Karanga and arrive at the intersection with the Mweka Trail. To be ready for the next summit night, you can unwind and stretch your legs in the afternoon.

• Elevation:4034m – 4662m
• Distance: 5km
• Hours:4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.
• Meals: Full Board
You will proceed to the Barafu Hut on this day. You have now finished the South Circuit, which provides a variety of perspectives on the peak. Here, you will set up camp, relax, eat dinner, and get ready for the day of the summit. From here, one can see the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
• Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
• Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
• Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Distance: 12 km | 7 miles
• Habitat: Rain Forest
• Meals: Full Board
Around midnight, when the lava ash is still frozen and easier to walk on, the ascent starts after a cup of hot tea and a small lunch. Between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, we keep going until we reach the peak. In order to reach Stella Point on the crater rim, you travel northwest and climb through thick scree. You will be rewarded with the most breathtaking sunrise you are likely to ever witness when you pause for a brief rest at Stella Point. Those who hike faster might be able to see the sunrise from the top. The one-hour climb to the peak from Stella Point may be completely covered in snow. You have arrived at Mount Kilimanjaro's highest point, Uhuru Peak, and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will enjoy your last evening on the mountain at Mweka Camp.

• Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Distance: 10 km | 6 miles
• Habitat: Rain Forest
• Meals: Half Board
We continue our descent to the Mweka Park Gate to pick up your summit certificates after breakfast. It might get muddy and damp at lower elevations. Trekking poles and gaiters will be beneficial. It will likely be plenty of time to wear shorts and t-shirts (make sure to have warmer clothes and rain gear on hand). To transport you back to your lodging, our car will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate.

All airport transfers

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi/Arusha hotel

Hotel 2 nights in Moshi/Arusha

Professional, experienced, mountain guides

Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees

Sleeping Mattress

Emergency Oxygen Cylinder

All meals while on the Mountain

Quality Mess tents with table and chairs

Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food

Clean, purified drinking water

Conservation fees (part of park fees)

Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)

Rescue fees (part of park fees)

VAT (18% charged by the Government)

Kilimanjaro summit certificate

VAT (18% charged by the Government)

• Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc
• Tanzania Visa
• International and domestic flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Liquors, beers and bottled beverage
• Alls not listed in the itinerary