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A warm welcome to Tanzania, upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, this day is intentionally kept light to allow your body to recover from international travel in the afternoon, your lead mountain guide conducts a detailed trek briefing, explaining the route, daily routines, safety procedures, and altitude awareness, a full gear inspection follows to ensure you have the correct clothing and equipment for the mountain, any missing or unsuitable items can be rented locally. You may take a short walk around town or relax at the hotel.
Altitude: 2,100m – 2,650m
Distance: ~6 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration and permits. The trek begins through lush montane rainforest, home to towering trees, moss-covered trunks, and colorful birdlife, the trail is gentle, allowing the body to gradually adjust to altitude
Overnight: MTI MKUBWA CAMP.
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Altitude: 2,650m – 3,500m
Distance: ~8 km | Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
The forest thins as you climb into the moorland zone. Giant heathers and volcanic rock dominate the landscape, as you approach the Shira Plateau, expansive views open up across the plains below.
Overnight: SHIRA CAMP 1
Altitude: 3,500m – 3,850m
Distance: ~7 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
A slow and steady walk across the Shira Plateau, allowing excellent acclimatization the day is designed to let your body adjust to altitude while enjoying dramatic views of Kibo Peak and ancient volcanic formations.
Overnight: SHIRA CAMP 2
Altitude: 3,850m – 4,630m – 3,960m
Distance: ~10 km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
This is a crucial acclimatization day, you ascend to Lava Tower (4,630m), where lunch is served, before descending into the scenic Barranco Valley or Barranco the Great Wall, the descent helps your body adapt while offering stunning glacier views.
Overnight: BARRANCO CAMP
Altitude: 3,960m – 4,035m
Distance: ~5 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Begin with the exhilarating climb up the Barranco Wall, a non-technical scramble offering panoramic views, the trail then crosses ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp.
Overnight: KARANGA CAMP
Altitude: 4,035m – 4,640m
Distance: ~4 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
A short but steady ascent leads to Barafu Camp, your base camp for the summit, after an early dinner, rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Overnight: BARAFU CAMP
Altitude: 4,640m – 5,895m – 3,100m
Distance: ~15 km | Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Start the climb around midnight reach Stella Point at sunrise and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak after celebrating your achievement, descend to Mweka Camp.
Overnight: MWEKA CAMP
Altitude: 3,100m – 1,640m
Distance: ~10 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate receive your summit certificate, then transfer back to your hotel or airport for departure.