Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our team will meet you for your transfer to a comfortable hotel in Moshi (if you’ve opted for our airport transfer service).
In the evening, we’ll conduct a detailed pre-trek briefing, check your gear, and assist with any last-minute rentals or purchases.
Note: We recommend arriving at least one day prior to the trek start.

After breakfast, we drive to Lemosho Gate and begin our trek through lush montane forest. This area is rich in wildlife, and it's one of the few where trekkers may be escorted by an armed ranger.

• Elevation: 1,830m to 2,650m
• Distance: 6 km
• Hiking Time: 2–3 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

The trail ascends steadily, leading us out of the forest into moorland. We cross streams and reach the Shira Ridge before descending slightly to Shira 1 Camp, located on the scenic Shira Plateau.

• Elevation: 2,650m to 3,500m
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is an easy walk across the Shira Plateau, allowing time to acclimatize. Optional short hikes are available to explore the surrounding landscapes.

• Elevation: 3,500m to 3,850m
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We ascend toward Lava Tower (4,650m), a striking volcanic formation. This is a key acclimatization day, even though we descend afterward to sleep at a lower elevation at Barranco Camp.

• Elevation: 3,850m to 4,000m (via 4,650m)
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The day begins with a climb up the famous Barranco Wall—a challenging yet exhilarating ascent. We then traverse valleys to reach Karanga Camp.

• Elevation: 4,000m to 4,050m
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We continue our gradual ascent to Barafu Camp, where we rest and prepare for the final summit push. Views of Mawenzi Peak and the summit cone of Kibo are spectacular.

• Elevation: 4,050m to 4,700m
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A midnight start leads us to the summit under starlit skies. After reaching Stella Point, we continue to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa (5,895m). We then descend to Barafu for a short rest and lunch, continuing down to Mweka Camp for the night.

• Elevation: 4,700m to 5,895m (summit), down to 3,090m
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 13 km descent
• Hiking Time: 11–13 hours
• Habitat: Arctic summit to moorland
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a final breakfast on the mountain, we descend through forest to Mweka Gate, where climbers receive their summit certificates. A vehicle awaits to return you to your hotel in Moshi.

• Elevation: 3,090m to 1,680m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Forest
• Meals: Breakfast