This morning after breakfast you will meet your guide and his assistance crew at the Hotel. You will be shortly briefed then after the ride will be starting from the Hotel to Kilimanjaro National Park at Machame Gate. The registration for check inn will be done here for getting climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, then trekking starts from here up to Machame Camp. The trekking route passes through the rainforest where tropical showers are highly probable, so we recommend you to take raincoat and not only spare clothes.

Trekking time: 6 hours

Distance: 5 km (3 miles)

This morning after breakfast, the trekking keeps on up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp. On this day you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. Technically speaking, trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 400 m /1,312 f gain in altitude. Back down at Shira Camp, you will be served a hot dinner.

Acclimatization hike:

Trekking time: 1.5-2 hours

Distance: 400m

Trekking time: 4-5 hours

Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)

After breakfast, you will leave Shira Camp and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,600 m /15,088 f). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a Camp at over 4,600 m /15,088 f. Part of the trek may be a bit challenging, and it is common to experience some discomfort, but for a successfully acclimatize to the altitude you have to spend at least 2 hours here while here you will have lunch at the top of Lava Tower. After lunch, you will descend to Barranco Camp. The famous massive size, steep and impressive Barranco Wall will be see at this point. The next day from it’s camp you will be climbing it, worry out: it has a very simple hiking trail is not scary at all.

Trekking time: 7-8 hours

Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)

This morning your group will have an early start, after enjoying a filling breakfast you will begin climbing to Barranco Wall. We recommend you to leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds from the other groups, which can slow you down. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and it only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then from there more challenging hike to Karanga Camp starts, this features numerous ascents and descents on its route, but just don't worry: our guides are experienced at choosing an optimal pace and group handling for the best hikes too. When you reach the camp you will be saved a warm lunch. After a couple of hours due to your guide instruction you will ascend to Barafu Camp where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit.

Trekking time: 9-10 hours

Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)

Your team will depart from Barafu Camp at night/very earl in the morning around 2AM and begin the final summit to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m /19,336 f). Frankly speaking, the climb is relatively simple, however, the only challenging part is the high altitude, which makes even regular physical activity feel strenuous. Each pair of climbers will be under the care of a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental condition. After the successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier, if preferred. Once is done you will return to Barafu Camp and enjoy 2hour rest before continuing to Millennium Camp.

Trekking time: 8-12 hours

Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)

Millennium Camp located in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of altitude and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head to the park's exit (Mweka Gate). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates from our office and then you will take a transfer back to the hotel.

Descending time: 4-5 hours

Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles)

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

PLEASE 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 charges.