Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi
You'll land at Kilimanjaro International Airport where a driver meets you for the transfer to K'S Hotel in Moshi. Settle in for the night with dinner and breakfast included, giving yourself time to rest before the trek begins tomorrow.
- Meals
- Dinner, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to K'S Hotel in Moshi
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport Mount Kilimanjaro 
- Day 2
Machame Camp
After breakfast at the hotel, head to Machame Gate by 10 AM for trek registration at 10,000 feet. You'll meet your mountain crew including cooks and porters, then start the six-hour trek through rainforest and giant heathers to reach your first camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machame Gate through rainforest to first overnight camp (6 hours)
- Trek registration at Machame Gate
Landmarks Machame Gate - Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
The day starts with breakfast at camp, then you tackle a short but steep trek with rocky and dusty trails. Moving slowly with frequent breaks helps with acclimatization. Most of the route has little vegetation and minimal shade as you cross multiple ridges and spot your first Senecias before arriving at Shira Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp with multiple breaks for acclimatization
Landmarks Shira Camp - Day 4
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
You'll climb over boulders and rocks with a steady uphill push toward the Lava Tower at 14,850 feet. Lunch happens around noon, and there's an optional chance to continue up the tower if you're feeling good. Afterward, descend about 2 hours via dusty and rocky trails to Barranco Camp. Mild headaches from altitude changes are common at this point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shira Camp to Lava Tower
- Trek descent to Barranco Camp
Optional Activities
- Optional climb to the top of Lava Tower (14,850 ft)
Landmarks Lava Tower Barranco Camp - Day 5
Barranco Camp to Barranco Camp
Start early with a game drive at camp, then tackle the steep Barranco wall which takes about 1.5 hours of scrambling using your hands like rock climbing. Walk through greener valleys to the mountain's last water point. From the wall's top, you can see the entire Barranco Valley. Return to camp for dinner and overnight rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive at camp
- Scramble up Barranco wall (1.5 hours)
- Trek through Barranco Valley
Landmarks Barranco Wall Barranco Valley - Day 6
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, trek across barren landscape covered with boulders and shattered rocks. Watch for Decken glaciers on your left as you climb a steep ridge, then scramble over rocky sections for about 1.5 hours to reach Barafu Camp. Dinner is early since you'll wake at 11 PM for the summit push.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Barranco Camp across barren landscape to Barafu Camp
- Trek past Decken glaciers
- Rocky section scramble (1.5 hours)
Landmarks Decken Glaciers Barafu Camp - Day 7
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Summit climb begins around midnight starting with very steep rocks for about 1 hour, then entering snow-covered areas with glaciers overhead. On moonlit nights you can turn off your headlamp and walk by moonlight. Reach Stella Point after 2 hours with short 15-minute breaks along the way. Continue through loose lava fields to Uhuru Peak at 19,370 feet, arriving around 6-7 AM as sunrise hits the Mawenzi peaks. After breakfast at the summit, descend steeply back through Stella Point to Barafu Camp for lunch. The hike continues to Mweka Camp through very dusty conditions (in dry season) but remains manageable, ending with overnight at Mweka Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At Uhuru Peak), Lunch (At Barafu Camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit push from Barafu Camp (midnight departure)
- Ascent to Stella Point (2 hours)
- Climb to Uhuru Peak (19,370 ft) - 1 hour from Stella Point
- Descent from Uhuru Peak via Stella Point to Barafu Camp
- Trek from Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
Landmarks Stella Point Uhuru Peak Mawenzi Peak Mweka Camp - Day 8
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
Descend from Mweka Camp at 3,100 m down to Mweka Gate at 2,000 m, covering about 15 km. Your driver picks you up at the gate and takes you back to K'S Hotel in Moshi to finish your trek with a hot meal and comfortable bed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (15 km)
- Return transfer from Mweka Gate to K'S Hotel in Moshi
Landmarks Mweka Gate
