DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Moshi
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Moshi for rest and final preparations for your adventure. Get a good night’s sleep before your climb.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: None included
Day 1 - Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
The trek begins at Lemosho Gate, where you’ll enter the lush rainforest. Enjoy the peaceful forest sounds as you make your way to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Elevation: 2,100m/6,888ft to 2,750m/9,022ft
Distance: 7km/4.3mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 2 - Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp
Leave the rainforest behind as you trek through the moorlands to Shira I Camp. This day provides breathtaking views and a gradual change in the landscape.
Elevation: 2,750m/9,022ft to 3,610m/11,844ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Accommodation: Shira I Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 3 - Shira I Camp to Shira II Camp
Continue trekking across the Shira Plateau towards Shira II Camp. The trail offers stunning views of the mountain and surrounding areas.
Elevation: 3,610m/11,844ft to 3,850m/12,630ft
Distance: 7km/4.3mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Accommodation: Shira II Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 4 - Shira II Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Ascend to Lava Tower, a remarkable rock formation, before descending to Barranco Camp. This day helps with acclimatization and offers dramatic scenery.
Elevation: 3,850m/12,630ft to 4,630m/15,190ft to 3,950m/12,960ft
Distance: 10km/6.2mi
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 5 - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the iconic Barranco Wall and trek through rolling terrain to Karanga Camp. This day balances challenges and breathtaking rewards.
Elevation: 3,950m/12,960ft to 4,035m/13,238ft
Distance: 5km/3.1mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 6 - Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Head towards Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit. Rest and prepare for the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Elevation: 4,035m/13,238ft to 4,600m/15,090ft
Distance: 6km/3.7mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 7 - Barafu Camp to Summit and Descend to Mweka Camp
Start the final ascent early to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Witness an unforgettable sunrise from Uhuru Peak before descending to Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 4,600m/15,090ft to 5,895m/19,341ft to 3,100m/10,170ft
Distance: 13km/8.1mi
Hiking Time: 12-14 hours
Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 8 - Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Complete your trek with a descent to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your certificate and celebrate your achievement.
Elevation: 3,100m/10,170ft to 1,640m/5,380ft
Distance: 10km/6.2mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast included