DAY ONE = KILIMANJARO AIRPORT TO MOSHI.

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Moshi Town which is commonly known as the gate way to Mount Kilimanjaro. In the evening meeting your mountain guide for Mount briefing and review your Mount equipment. Overnight at RINDLINE HOTEL.

DAY TWO= MOSHI TO MACHAME CAMP (3000MASL)

After breakfast transfer from Moshi to Machame gate takes about 1 hour driving where the trekking starts. From the Machame gate it’s a gentle climb up through dense rainforest to the north Machame Camp (3000MASL) takes about 5-7 hours trek. Overnight at MACHAME CAMP.

DAY THREE = MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP.

The Morning start with personal introduction to your trekking team. The hike is different today as the jungle gives away to zones of giant heather and moorland. If you have enough time you take a short hike to the Shira Caves after reaching to the Camp. Overnight at SHIRA CAMP(3766MASL) takes about 4-6 hours Walk.

DAY FOUR = SHIRA CAMP TO BARANCO CAMP (3983MASL)

Leaving Shira camp in the morning and climb towards the main peak Kibo, with the western glaciers clearly visible across the rugged high altitude desert of Volcanic rocks and boulders. The trail ascends to the Tower site(15000feet)(4600MASL) before descending back down into Baranco Valley. It’s 6-7 hours walking and total ascent is only 110m total but having climbed much higher and dropped back down assists acclimatization. Overnight at BARANCO CAMP (3983MASL) takes about 5-8 hours walk.

DAY FIVE= BARANCO CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP (4600MASL)

The day start with the challenging climb up the steep Baranco wall,”some scrambling but not technically difficulty “ before dropping into the Karanga valley where you take a break for lunch. If you decide to add an extra day it will be spent at Karanga Camp. Those on the regular itinerary will continue after lunch to Barafu Camp having hiked a total of 5-8 hours and ascend 650m. This is the highest Camp and the push to the Summit will begin at 11pm whe you start getting your gear ready.

DAY SIX=BARAFU CAMP- UHURU PEAK TO MWEKA CAMP(3100MASL)

The day start at midnight with final push to the Summit.It’s a cold and grueling six hours hike to Summit rim up a steep slope. The trail is double but steep with many switchbacks. The summit rim is reached just about sunrise and it’s fairly level hike around the rim to UHURU PEAK the ultimate Summit and highest point in Africa. Going down you will head back to Barafu Camp for a short nap and snacks before continuing down to Mweka Camp. One of the reasons for such a long day of trekking is to avoid problems with acclimatization and get you back down to a lower elevation quickly.

DAY SEVEN = MWEKA CAMP TO MOSHI(850MASL)

From Mweka Camp site it is 4-5 hours walk descent through the forest to Mweka gate to collect Certificates and meet the Vehicle. Return back to Moshi for the night and to have a final farewell dinner with your guide. Overnight at RINDLINE HOTEL.

DAY 8= MOSHI -AIRPORT OR SAFARI =

After breakfast according to your Itinerary, we will drop you off at Airport or assist you in starting your Safari.