Day 1: Arusha – Londorossi Gate – Shira 1 Camp (3,550m)

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 7:00am and drive to Londorossi Gate for registration. Continue through farmland and forest before reaching the rim of Shira Plateau. Enjoy the first breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro wilderness.

• Walking time: 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest → Moorland
• Overnight: Shira 1 Camp

Day 2: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp (3,840m)

A gentle acclimatization day across the Shira Plateau with stunning views of volcanic formations including Shira Cathedral. Experience wide open landscapes and possible views of Mount Meru.

• Walking time: 4 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Overnight: Shira 2 Camp

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

Trek eastwards toward Lava Tower, an important acclimatization point, before descending to Barranco Valley. Enjoy spectacular views of Barranco Wall.

• Walking time: 6 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Overnight: Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Valley

Climb the famous Barranco Wall, an exciting scramble with rewarding views. Descend into Karanga Valley for improved acclimatization.

• Walking time: 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Overnight: Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga Valley – Barafu Camp (4,600m)

Trek through alpine desert toward Barafu Camp. Enjoy views of Kibo peak glaciers and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

• Walking time: 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Overnight: Barafu Camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Stella Point – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp 🏔️

Midnight departure to the summit of Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Witness sunrise above the clouds and glaciers before descending to Mweka Camp.

• Walking time: 10–14 hours
• Habitat: Arctic summit zone
• Overnight: Mweka Camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha 🌿

Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate where you receive your summit certificates before transfer back to Arusha.

• Walking time: 3–4 hours