Activities Included

Early after breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Machame Gate, the entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park. While your guide completes your registration process, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb. Once these processes are complete, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin! In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen and moss that carpets the ground and drapes over trees. With luck, you might spot the beautiful black-and-white colobus monkeys which inhabit the treetops. After 5 to 6 hours, you will reach today’s destination - Machame Camp - which is situated just above the tree line at 3010m. Here, at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.

As today's journey begins, the path steepens and the vegetation changes into moor- and heathland. The landscape opens up to allow spectacular views of the impressive mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the previous day, so you will arrive at the New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. We will have dinner and stay overnight here. The camp has a breath-taking view of the mountain and, during sunset, the evening sun glints off the Kibo glacier and rock face.

Today, you will need to climb about 800m, but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatize to the altitude and ensure a successful climb to the summit. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower at 4640m. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the Barranco Camp. We'll stop here for dinner and a welcome rest. Altitude: ↑ 795 m ↓ 680 m

Day 4 starts with a climb of the Barranco Wall. Your safety is of the utmost importance, and your guides will assist you wherever necessary. By following the ridge, you can enjoy splendid views of the south glacier of Kibo. You will have lunch in the Karanga Valley, followed by a 2- to 3-hour climb to Barafu Camp at 4640m. Once at the camp, you can relax, have dinner and call it a day. Altitude: ↑ 680 m ↓ 50 m

Today is the big day! After hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. By torchlight, you will climb the screes of Kibo. After 5 to 7 hours of hiking in the dark you will arrive at Stella Point, the crater rim of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours of climbing along the crater ridge will lead you to Uhuru Peak at 5895m above sea level. Here you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the “Roof of Africa”. The simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday you should arrive at Barafu Camp, where the porters and the cook will be waiting for you. After a warm meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 to 2 hours, you will be on your way down to Mweka Camp, where supper and a well-earned rest await you. Altitude: ↑ 1,255 m ↓ 2,815 m

The final leg of your astonishing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then, a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest will take you to Mweka Gate. After saying goodbye to your mountain crew, you will be met at the gate by our transfer driver and taken back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. This will mark the end of your Kilimanjaro trek with us. Alternatively, you may wish to arrange for a wildlife safari to a national park of your choice. Enjoy your next adventure! Altitude: ↓ 1,450 m to finish