he drive from Moshi to the trailhead takes about 3 hours. We hike through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations 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.

Change in Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Hiking distance: 8 km
Zone: Mountain forest & moorland
Hiking time:4-5 hours

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” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Change in Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Hiking distance: 10 km
Zone: Semi-desert
Hiking time: 5–6 hours

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
Change in Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Hiking distance: 5km/3mi
Hiking time: 3-4 hrs
Zone: Alpine Desert

We continue up to the Barafu Camp. 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.
Change in Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Hiking distance:4km/2mi
Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), 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 you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Change in Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Hiking distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Zone: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

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 gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes)
Change in Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Hiking distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Zone: Forest

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note:
Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.

INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE.
✓ Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
✓ Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
✓ Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
✓ Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
✓ Airport Transfers
✓ Meals according to the itinerary
✓ Drinking water and Full Board Meals
✓ All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
✓ Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
✓ Gate Transfers
✓ Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
✓ Portable Private Toilet and Porter

EXCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE.
<*> Flights
<*>Visa fees
<*>Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
<*>Gamow Bag
<*> Medication
<*> Tips for mountain crew ($20 for guide,$15 for cook, $10 for porter are Standard Recommended)
<*>Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
<*>Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
<*> Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
<*> Additional lodge nights if early descent

Drive from Moshi to the trailhead to Londorosi gate for registration. Following this you will board a vehicle again and drive further up to Moram gate. You trek through the mooland and heather vegetation heading to the east crossing ridges and valley as well as a long flat distance to Shira One campsite.
Change in Elevation: 1200m to 1830m to 3500m
Hiking distance: 18 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Zone: Montane forest to moorland and heath vegetation

This day you will trek to east across Shira plateau visiting Cathedral Peak (3850m) for acclimatization. At this peak you will have great views of both Mt. Meru and Kibo Peak and other many spectacular special features then continue walk to Shira Two camp where meal and overnight will take place.
Change in Elevation: 3500m to 3800m.
Hiking distance: 7 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Moorland and rock Zone: Moorland and rock

This is long but important acclimatization day. You will have an early breakfast then continue trekking east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock (4600m) for acclimatization after you will continue to Barranco hut camp for supper and overnight.
Change in Elevation: 3800m to 3950m
Hiking distance: 13 km
Hiking time: 7–8 hours
Zone: Moorland

Today is short day walk. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for a hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the Southern ice field then after you will return to the camp for supper and overnight
Change in Elevation: b3950m to 3900m
Hiking distance: 6km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Zone: Moorland

Today trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is tough because of altitude. The walk take few hours because of short distance but is steep which need slowly walk so to avoid tiredness. You will completely walk across a alpine desert with strong and cold winds blows from the ever closer Kibo peak and its ice. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you commence your push for the summit.
Change in Elevation: 3900m to 4620m.
Hiking distance: 8km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Zone: Alpine Desert.

Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Leave to the peak at 12; 00AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s. After your summit activities done, you will descend back to the Barafu Huts campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your belongings, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka Huts campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka hut campsite.
Change in Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m
Hiking distance: 15 km
Hiking Time: 10-12 hrs
Hiking distance: Desert and ice

After breakfast, today is your last day on the mountain so you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across Montane forest this descent will take 3-4 hours. Then here at the gate you will sign out and get ready to board the vehicle ready for the transfer back to the hotel in Moshi for your certificate presentation celebration.
Change in Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
Hiking distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hrs
Hiking distance: Montane forest.

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note:
Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.

INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE.
✓ Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
✓ Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
✓ Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
✓ Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
✓ Airport Transfers
✓ Meals according to the itinerary
✓ Drinking water and Full Board Meals
✓ All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
✓ Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
✓ Gate Transfers
✓ Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
✓ Portable Private Toilet and Porter

EXCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE.
<*> Flights
<*>Visa fees
<*>Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
<*>Gamow Bag
<*> Medication
<*> Tips for mountain crew ($20 for guide,$15 for cook, $10 for porter are Standard Recommended)
<*>Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
<*>Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
<*> Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
<*> Additional lodge nights if early descent