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 - Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
After breakfast, drive to Umbwe Gate (1,640m/5,380ft) for registration. The hike begins through a dense rainforest with steep trails. This is a challenging day with continuous uphill trekking. Arrive at Umbwe Cave Camp for the night.
Elevation: 1,640m/5,380ft to 2,850m/9,350ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Accommodation: Umbwe Cave Camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner included
Day 2 - Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper as you climb along a ridge with stunning views. Arrive at Barranco Camp, where you’ll spend the night.
Elevation: 2,850m/9,350ft to 3,960m/13,000ft
Distance: 6km/3.7mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 3 - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Start the day by climbing the Barranco Wall, a fun but challenging section. Continue hiking through valleys and rocky paths to reach Karanga Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Elevation: 3,960m/13,000ft to 4,035m/13,200ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 4 - Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Today’s hike is short but steep, leading to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit. Spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the final climb.
Elevation: 4,035m/13,200ft to 4,673m/15,331ft
Distance: 4km/2.5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 5 - Summit Attempt (Uhuru Peak) and Descend to Mweka Camp
Start the final climb around midnight. Reach Stella Point (5,756m/18,885ft), then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft), the highest point in Africa! After taking in the views, descend to Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 4,673m/15,331ft to 5,895m/19,341ft (Summit), then down to 3,100m/10,170ft
Distance: 17km/10.5mi
Hiking Time: 12-15 hours
Habitat: Arctic Zone, then Rainforest
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 6 - Descend to Mweka Gate and Transfer to Moshi
After breakfast, descend through the forest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and return to Moshi for rest or onward travel.
Elevation: 3,100m/10,170ft to 1,640m/5,380ft
Distance: 10km/6.2mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi (Optional)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included