Day 1 – Moshi – Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp
After being picked up from your lodging in Moshi, you drive to the Londorossi
Gate. After stopping for lunch and last-minute supplies in a nearby village, you'll
communicate with your guides and start your ascent through the lush rainforest
that covers Kilimanjaro's lower slopes. Today's hike will only take you three
hours, but as you make your way to Mti Mkubwa Camp for the evening, keep an
eye out for local wildlife like Colobus monkeys.

Day 2 – Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 2 Camp
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the Kilimanjaro rainforest as your ascent
gradually leads you through scrubby moorland crossed by softly bubbling
mountain streams. On your way to Shira 2 Camp, you traverse a sizable
plateau and enjoy breathtaking views of the surroundings. You'll find that your
path has now crossed with those traveling the Machame Route as you set up
camp here for the evening.

Day 3 – Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
After breakfast, you'll set out for the intimidating shape of the Lava Tower
(4,640m), which is your first objective for the day. Following a 700m ascent to the
Lava Tower, you will gradually descend to Barranco Camp, which is located at
4,500m. You will set up camp at the picturesque Barranco Camp in the shadow
of the commanding Barranco Wall after your trek takes you through various
vegetation zones once more. Barranco, the most picturesque camp on
Kilimanjaro, will serve as your home base tonight.

Day 4 – Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Today, as you take on Barranco Wall for some traditional rock climbing, you'll get
your first real taste of mountain climbing. You will travel for a further 3–4 hours
after this initial test before arriving at your camp in the Karanga Valley. You can
rest and acclimate in the afternoon after stopping in time for lunch.

Day 5 – Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
You travel for another two to three hours after breakfast until you arrive at
Barafu Camp. You cross an alpine desert on your hike, which makes for a truly
surreal day of hiking. It's critical that you eat a substantial meal and get plenty of
liquids before going to bed this evening because you'll be summiting tomorrow.

Day 6 – Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
Today, you're getting an early start to the day—just after midnight! As you get
dressed and organize your daypack for the adventure ahead, your climbing team
will wake you up with a cup of hot tea and a light snack for energy. Take it slow;
you be hiking in complete darkness for the next 5-7 hours. This way, you get
to Stella Point just before dawn. Your next two hours of arduous hiking will take
you to Uhuru Peak, your ultimate destination. Standing at 5,985 meters, you'll be
able to witness an amazing sunrise and enjoy the expansive view. You've
succeeded! You'll start the ascent back down to Barafu Camp after taking
pictures and taking it all in, where you'll stop for lunch and some fun. You'll move
on down to Mweka Camp to spend the night after taking a short break.

Day 7 – Mweka Camp – Moshi
Today is a special day because you'll have one last breakfast up on the mountain
before you head down to the Mweka Gate. Here, you can celebrate with your
porters and guides, give them tips for their labor of love, and get your completion
certificate. After that, your driver will drive you to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha so
you can get some well-deserved rest.