Day

Itinerary

Accommodation

1

Arrive Moshi
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet you climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

2

Moshi - Mandara hut (9,020ft/2750m)
After breakfast, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu for entry registration. Start the trek to Mandara hut through thick rain forest. Have packed lunch on the way. Dinner and retire for the day.

Mandara hut. Fullboard

3

Mandara hut - Horombo hut (12,200ft/3720m)
Ascend through moorland with packed lunch on the way and end the day’s hiking at Horombo hut.
Note:
An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying another night at Horombo hut. The day is spent on a hike to Mawenzi hut and back in the evening.

Horombo hut. Fullboard

4

Horombo hut - Kibo hut (15,420ft/4700m)
Walk up, across the saddle, to Kibo Hut. Dinner and rest till Midnight.

Kibo Hut. Fullboard

5

Kibo hut -Summit (19,340ft/5895m)- Horombo hut
Midnight trek to the summit via Gilman’s Point. After a short period of photo taking at Uhuru peak, descend to Kibo Hut for breakfast. Continue down to Horombo Hut for the day’s and night’s rest.

Horombo Hut.
Fullboard

6

Horombo hut - Moshi
Walk down to the park gate then drive to the hotel in Moshi town. It is time for celebration! Don’t forget to tip your guide & porters.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

7

Depart Moshi
Depart Moshi for onward travel or catch flight back home.

Day

Itinerary

Accommodation

1

Arrive Moshi
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet you climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

2

Moshi - Machame hut (9,840ft/3000m)
Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu for entry registration. Start the trek to Machame hut through thick rain forest. Have packed lunch on the way. Dinner and retire for the day.

Machame hut. Fullboard

3

Machame hut - Shira hut (12,470ft/3800m)
Ascend to Shira Hut past the Shira plateau and through ridges and valleys. Stay here overnight.

Shira hut. Fullboard

4

Shira hut - Barranco campsite (12,960ft/3950m)
Head eastward to a junction where we continue to Arrow Glacier Campsite (4876m), located among glacier streams. Descend to Barranco camp thus allowing your body to adjust to altitude change. Take the day’s rest here.

Barranco camp. Fullboard

5

Barranco camp - Barafu camp (15,090ft/4600m)
Across the Karanga Valley and ascend to Barafu campsite. Have dinner and take the day’s rest ready for the hike to the summit.
Note:
An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying overnight at Karanga camp then proceed to Barafu camp the next day.

Barafu camp.
Fullboard

6

Mweka hut. Fullboard

7

Mweka hut - Moshi
After Breakfast, descend to the park gate where a vehicle awaits to transfer you to the hotel in town. It is time for celebration! Don’t forget to tip your guide & porters.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

8

Depart Moshi
Depart Moshi for onward travel or catch flight back home.

Day

Itinerary

Accommodation

1

Arrive Moshi
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet you climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

2

Moshi - Second Cave camp (11,160ft/3400m)
After breakfast, drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate for entry formalities then proceed to the starting point. Climb with picnic lunch to Second Cave (3400m) and spend the night here. From this point, you will enjoy a panoramic view of beautiful flower fields, Lake Chara and the Mawenzi peak.

Second Cave. Fullboard

3

Second Cave camp - Third Cave camp (12,800ft/3900m)
After breakfast, ascend to third Cave with picnic lunch on the way. Spend the rest of the day relaxing which helps acclimatize.

Third Cave. Fullboard

4

Third Cave camp - School hut (15,090ft/4600m)
Proceed to School hut with packed lunch. Have dinner and prepare for the final ascend to the summit.

School Hut. Fullboard

5

School hut - Summit (19,340ft/5895m) - Horombo hut
Take the mid-night hike to Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa getting there at sunrise. Descend to Horombo hut for lunch, dinner and stay overnight.

Horombo Hut.
Fullboard

6

Horombo hut - Moshi
Walk down to the park gate then drive to the hotel in Moshi town. It is time for celebration! Don’t forget to tip your guide & porters.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

7

Depart Moshi
Depart Moshi for onward travel or catch flight back home.

Day

Itinerary

Accommodation

1

Arrive Moshi
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet you climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

2

Moshi - Shira camp
Elevation (m): 2300m to 3840m Elevation (ft): 7550ft to 12,600ft Distance: 18km Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Montane Forest  The drive from Moshi to the trailhead takes about 3 hours. We walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Shira Camp.

Shira Camp. Fullboard

3

Shira camp to Lava Tower to Baranco Camp

Elevation (m): 3840m to 4630m to 3860m Elevation (ft): 12,600ft to 12,700ft Distance: 15 km Walking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Semi-desert From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4876 meters (15,997 ft). We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3860 meters (12,664 ft). Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Baranco Camp. Fullboard

4

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Elevation (m): 3860m to 4200m Elevation (ft): 12,700ft to 13,800ft Distance: 7 km Hiking Time: 4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.

Karanga Camp. Fullboard

5

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp Elevation (m): 3860m to 4600m Elevation (ft): 12,700ft to 15,100ft Distance: 13km Hiking Time: 8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (lunch at 4200m / 14,770 ft), and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Barafu Camp.
Fullboard

6

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut  Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m) Elevation (ft): 15,100ft to 19,300ft (and down to 10,200ft) Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent  Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent  Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit  Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685m / 18,652 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.  Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Mweka Camp – Full board.

7

Mweka Camp to Moshi Elevation (m): 3100m to 1830m Elevation (ft): 10,200ft to 6000ft Distance: 15 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Forest After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).  From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.. It is time for celebration!

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

8

Depart Moshi
Depart Moshi for onward travel or catch flight back home.

Day

Itinerary

Accommodation

1

Arrive Moshi
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet you climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast

2

Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp Elevation (m): 1800m to 2800m Elevation (ft): 5900ft to 9200ft Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Drive from Moshi to the Umbwe Gate. Commence the climb through the rain forest with packed lunch on route. Dinner and overnight at the first encampment at 2800 meters (9186 ft).

Umbwe Camp. Fullboard

3

Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp Elevation (m): 2800m to 3900m Elevation (ft): 9200ft to 12,800ft Walking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Semi-desert After breakfast, we leave the glades of the forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorland to the Barranco Hut located at 3900 meters (12,795 ft). Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Barranco Camp. Fullboard

4

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Elevation (m): 3860m to 4200m Elevation (ft): 12,700ft to 13,800ft Distance: 7 km Hiking Time: 4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.

Karanga Valley Camp. Fullboard

5

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp Elevation (m): 3860m to 4600m Elevation (ft): 12,700ft to 15,100ft Distance: 13km Hiking Time: 8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (4200m / 13,770 ft), and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue to the Barafu Hut. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Barafu camp.
Fullboard

6

Mweka hut. Fullboard

7

Mweka Camp to Moshi Elevation (m): 3100m to 1830m Elevation (ft): 10,200ft to 6000ft Distance: 15 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Forest After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).  From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.. It is time for celebration!

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

8

Depart Moshi
Depart Moshi for onward travel or catch flight back home.

Day

Itinerary

Accommodation

1

Arrive Moshi
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet you climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

2

After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2250m / 7382 ft, 2.5 hours). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2100m / 6890 ft, 11km, 45 minutes) and a possible campsite (park fees are not paid to camp here). Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite

Mti Mkubwa Camp. Fullboard

3

After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Several streams are crossed then it gains the Shira Ridge at about 3600m / 11,811 ft and drops gently down to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.

Shira 1 Camp. Fullboard

4

After breakfast, a gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of walks are available on the Plateau making this an excellent acclimatization day.

Shira 2 Camp. Fullboard

5

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4876 meters / 15,997 ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3860 meters / 12,664 ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Barranco Camp.
Fullboard

6

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley (4200m / 13,780 ft) campsite.

Karanga Valley Camp – Full board.

7

After breakfast, we leave the Karanga Valley and pass the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue to the Barafu Hut, which is located ant an altitude of 4600 meters (15,092 ft). You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Barafu Camp – Full board.

8

Early morning, we continue our way to the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5985 meters (19,636 ft). This part of the climb takes about 6 hours. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. At Uhuru Peak, we have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site at 3100 meters (10,171 ft). This part of the descent takes about 5 hours. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. Beer and soda may be available for purchase at the Mweka Hut -- the only place on this route.

Mweka Hut – Full board.

9

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.. It is time for celebration!

Kilimanjaro Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed&Breakfast

10

Depart Moshi
Depart Moshi for onward travel or catch flight back home.

DAY

ITINERARY

ACCOMMODATION

1

Arrive
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet your climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast

2

Lodge – Miriakamba hut (8,336ft/2541m)
Depart from your hotel in the morning for Momella Gate of Arusha National Park (1,500 m.). After park entrance formalities, we begin our hike to Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m.) arriving in the afternoon. From here we can catch beautiful views of the plains below and marvel at the giant Kilimanjaro to the east.

Miriakamba hut. Full board

3

Miriakamba – Saddle hut (11,712ft/3570m)
We take the short but steep ascend through pleasant forest glades and giant heather to reach saddle Hut (3,570m). You will spend the afternoon relaxing here but the more energetic ones can reach the summit of Little Meru (3,794m) and return to Saddle Hut. Stay overnight at Saddle Hut.

Saddle hut. Full board

4

Saddle hut - Summit (14,980ft/4566m) - Miriakamba
Start early to reach Rhino Point, then on to the summit (4,566m) arriving at sunrise. The picturesque view of Kilimanjaro above the clouds is breathtaking a lifetime experience. Descend to Saddle hut for a brunch and a short rest before continuing down to Miriakamba hut for the last night on the mountain

Miriakamba hut. Full board

5

Miriakamba hut – Momella gate
We trek down to reach Momella gate before midday where a vehicle awaits us to transfer us to our hotel for a nice and well deserved shower.

Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast

6

Depart
Depart for onward travel or catch flight back home

DAY

ITINERARY

ACCOMMODATION

1

Arrive
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet your climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast

2

Lodge – Miriakamba hut (8,336ft/2541m)
Depart from your hotel in the morning for Momella Gate of Arusha National Park (1,500 m.). After park entrance formalities, we begin our hike to Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m.) arriving in the afternoon. From here we can catch beautiful views of the plains below and marvel at the giant Kilimanjaro to the east.

Miriakamba hut. Full board

3

Miriakamba – Saddle hut(11,712ft/3570m)

We take the short but steep ascend through pleasant forest glades and giant heather to reach saddle Hut (3,570m). You will spend the afternoon relaxing here but the more energetic ones can reach the summit of Little Meru (3,794m) and return to Saddle Hut. Stay overnight at Saddle Hut.

Saddle hut. Full board

4

Saddle hut - Summit (14,980ft/4566m) - Lodge
In the midnight, start early to reach Rhino Point, then on to the summit (4,566m) arriving at sunrise. The picturesque view of Kilimanjaro above the clouds is breathtaking a lifetime experience. Descend all the way down to Momella Gate to meet your vehicle and transfer back to the Hotel for your overnight stay.

Leopard Hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast

5

Depart
Depart for onward travel or catch flight back home