Day 0: Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Moshi

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your mountain guide in the evening for a briefing and gear check.

Day 1: Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp

Trek through lush rainforest to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Elevation: 2,100m – 2,650m | Distance: 6 km | Hiking Time: 2-3 hours | Vegetation: Rainforest

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira Camp 2

Cross Shira Plateau with heather and moorland vegetation, passing Shira 1 Camp en route to Shira 2 Camp for acclimatization.
Elevation: 2,650m – 3,500m – 3,840m | Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 6-9 hours | Vegetation: Heather & Moorland

Day 3: Shira Camp 2 – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Trek through alpine desert, ascend Lava Tower (4,550m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.
Elevation: 3,840m – 4,550m – 3,900m | Distance: 11 km | Hiking Time: 6-8 hours | Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Climb the Great Barranco Wall, then continue to Karanga Camp for further acclimatization.
Elevation: 3,900m – 4,100m | Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours | Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Ascend to Barafu Camp in the alpine desert zone. Prepare for summit attempt.
Elevation: 4,100m – 4,600m | Distance: 4 km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours | Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Midnight summit climb to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 4,600m – 5,895m – 3,100m | Distance: 13 km | Hiking Time: 11-14 hours | Vegetation: Alpine & Summit

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Transfer to Moshi

Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive summit certificate and transfer to hotel in Moshi.
Elevation: 3,100m – 1,650m | Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours | Vegetation: Rainforest

Day 8: Departure – Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Final breakfast in Moshi and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.