Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2,100m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)
- Hiking Distance: 4 km (2–3 hours by vehicle, 1–2 hours trekking)
- Habitat: Moorland
Your adventure begins with a drive to
Londorossi Gate for registration. From there, continue by vehicle to the high-altitude
Shira Plateau, where your trek begins. Hike through the moorlands to reach
Shira 1 Camp, where you’ll enjoy your first night on the mountain.
Day 2: Shira 1 Camp (3,500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)
- Hiking Distance: 7 km (3–4 hours)
- Habitat: Moorland
Trek across the stunning
Shira Plateau, with sweeping views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding landscapes. Arrive at
Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll rest and acclimatize at 3,850m.
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3,850m) to Lava Tower (4,630m) to Barranco Camp (3,960m)
- Hiking Distance: 10 km (6–8 hours)
- Habitat: Semi-desert
This acclimatization day takes you to the iconic
Lava Tower, where you’ll reach an altitude of 4,630m. After enjoying lunch and spectacular views, descend to
Barranco Camp, situated below the towering
Barranco Wall. The “climb high, sleep low” approach is key to successful acclimatization.
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m)
- Hiking Distance: 5 km (4–5 hours)
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Begin the day by scaling the
Barranco Wall, a steep but rewarding climb. Continue trekking through alpine desert terrain to reach
Karanga Camp, where you’ll rest and acclimatize further.
Day 5: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
- Hiking Distance: 4 km (4–5 hours)
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Trek to
Barafu Camp, your base camp for the summit attempt. Arrive early to rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare your gear for the midnight ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,080m)
- Hiking Distance: 16 km (10–14 hours)
- Habitat: Arctic (summit), Rainforest (descent)
Your summit attempt begins around midnight. Trek through the darkness to reach
Stella Point (5,739m), and from there, continue to
Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your incredible achievement before descending to
Mweka Camp, where you’ll rest after the long day.
Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,080m) to Mweka Gate (1,630m)
- Hiking Distance: 10 km (3–4 hours)
- Habitat: Rainforest
On your final day, descend through the lush rainforest to the
Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Celebrate your accomplishment with your team before returning to
Moshi or
Arusha.
