Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mti Mkubwa Camp- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (pick up around arusha and moshi, 08:15 - 08:15)
- Meals
- Dinner (Hearty dinner at Mti Mkubwa Camp)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Arusha or Moshi to Lemosho Gate (3-4 hours)
- Entry formalities at Lemosho Gate
- Trek through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp
- Dinner at Mti Mkubwa Camp
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Lemosho Gate Mti Mkubwa Camp - Day 2
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Shira 1 Camp), Dinner (Hearty dinner at Shira 1 Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek from Mti Mkubwa Camp through savannah to Shira Ridge
- Traverse rolling hills and cross streams
- Views of Kibo summit from Shira Ridge
- Descent to Shira 1 Camp
- Lunch at Shira 1 Camp
- Dinner at Shira 1 Camp
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Shira Ridge Kibo Shira 1 Camp - Day 3
Shira Plateau
Shira Plateau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gentle walk across Shira Plateau moorland meadows
- Trek to Shira II Camp
- Visit to Cathedral Points
- Walks on Lent Hills for acclimatization
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Shira Plateau Cathedral Points Lent Hills - Day 4
Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at Lava Tower), Dinner (Dinner at Barranco Camp)
Included Activities
- Climb rugged ridge toward Lava Tower
- Visit Lava Tower (300-foot volcanic rock formation)
- Lunch at Lava Tower
- Descent through Senecio Forest
- Arrival at Barranco Camp
- Dinner at Barranco Camp
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Lava Tower Senecio Forest Barranco Camp - Day 5
Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Well-deserved lunch at Karanga Camp), Dinner (Well-deserved dinner at Karanga Camp)
Included Activities
- Descent into lush ravine
- Ascent of Great Barranco Wall (900 feet)
- Traverse rolling hills and verdant valleys
- Descent into Karanga Valley
- Final climb to Karanga Camp
- Lunch at Karanga Camp
- Dinner at Karanga Camp
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Great Barranco Wall Karanga Valley Karanga Camp - Day 6
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early, nourishing dinner at Barafu Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek from Karanga Camp to Mweka Trail junction
- Ascent through rocky section
- Arrival at Barafu Hut
- Views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks
- Early dinner at Barafu Camp
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Barafu Camp Mawenzi Peak Kibo Peak - Day 7
Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp
Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Barafu during descent), Dinner (Final celebratory dinner on the mountain at Mweka Camp)
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn summit push from Barafu Camp (around midnight)
- Trek to Stella Point (18,900 ft)
- Sunrise viewing from Stella Point over Mawenzi Peak
- Ascent to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft) - highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro
- Descent from Uhuru Peak
- Lunch at Barafu
- Trek to Mweka Camp
- Final celebratory dinner at Mweka Camp
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Stella Point Uhuru Peak Mawenzi Peak Mweka Camp - Day 8
Moshi/Arusha
Moshi/Arusha- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (drop off around arusha or moshi, 12:00 - 11:20)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on the mountain)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on the mountain
- African songs celebration
- Crew appreciation and tipping ceremony
- Group photos at Mweka Camp
- Descent to Mweka Gate
- Official summit certificate presentation
- Transfer to Moshi or Arusha hotel
Optional Activities
- Photographic tourism
Landmarks Mweka Gate
