Description - What to expect

Kilimanjaro hiking Itinerary

◾ Arrival day
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at Weru Weru River Lodge or equal quality.

◾ Day 1: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, you will start your Kilimanjaro hiking steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
Approximate climbing time: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

◾ Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)
Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. You will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as you head towards your destination, Shira 2 camp. You will gain a reasonable amount of altitude as you head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep.

As you proceed towards Shira 2 camp you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Your steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and you can enjoy great panoramic views.
Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi
Approximate climbing time: 9 – 11 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

◾ Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Your Kilimanjaro hiking starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), your high point for the day, and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located at the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approximate climbing time: 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

◾ Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Your day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. Then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides you from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, head towards the Karanga valley. From here have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to your night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong, you can go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approximate climbing time: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

◾ Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
After a good night’s rest and breakfast set off on your walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take you across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around you at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp eat and spend the afternoon resting as you prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. You will have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as you will be getting up between 11 pm and 12 pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approximate climbing time: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
Start off your last part of Kilimanjaro hiking at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. You will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. You should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit you. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround you and the views of the jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes you to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m).

After celebrating your achievement and taking stunning photos, begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on the scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approximate time both ascending and descending: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
A gentle trek takes you down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! Then you are met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower (and a cold beer or two!) before your big celebration. Overnight at the Weru Weru River Lodge (or alternative)
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approximate time: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

◾ Departure day
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.