Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our office staff and transferred to your accommodation.

Day 2: Moshi – Machame Gate (1,640m/5,380ft) – Machame Camp (2,850m/9,350ft)

After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate and begin your trek through the lush rainforest. The trail gradually ascends to Machame Camp, where you will spend the night.
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Distance: 11 km (7 miles) | Zone: Rainforest
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Machame Camp

Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp 2 (3,810m/12,500ft)

Continue your ascent, leaving the rainforest behind and entering the low alpine zone. The trail takes you through scenic moorland before reaching Shira Camp 2.
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Distance: 5 km (3 miles) | Zone: Low Alpine Zone
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Shira Camp 2

Day 4: Shira Camp 2 – Lava Tower (4,630m/15,190ft) – Barranco Camp (3,976m/13,044ft)

Today is an important acclimatization day. Trek via the Lava Tower before descending into the beautiful Barranco Valley for overnight at Barranco Camp.
• Hiking Time: 8–9 hours | Distance: 10 km (6 miles) | Zone: Low Alpine to High Alpine Zone
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,106ft)

Climb the iconic Barranco Wall and follow the trail into the Karanga Valley. This shorter day helps with acclimatization.
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours | Distance: 4 km (2 miles) | Zone: High Alpine Zone
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Karanga Camp

Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673m/15,331ft)

A steady climb brings you to Barafu Camp, the base for your summit attempt. Rest early in preparation for the challenging summit night.
• Hiking Time: 4 hours | Distance: 4 km (2 miles) | Zone: High Alpine Zone
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Barafu Camp

Day 7: Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) – Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft)

Start your ascent around midnight, trekking through scree and ice fields to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Mweka Camp.
• Hiking Time: 10–12 hours (4–6 hrs ascent, 5–6 hrs descent) | Distance: 12 km (7 miles) | Zone: Glacial Zone through previous zones
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Mweka Camp

Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,340ft) – Moshi

After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate. A transfer will take you back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest and celebration. 
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Distance: 10 km (6 miles) | Zone: Rainforest

Day 9: Departure or Safari Extension

Depending on your schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, or you may continue your adventure with a Tanzanian safari extension.

Total Distance Covered: ~62 km (37 miles)