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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Lemosho (Mti Mkubwa)

Arusha to Lemosho (Mti Mkubwa)

Your day starts early with breakfast from the hotel, followed by a briefing by your head guide and then a
2-hour drive from the hotel (910m) to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). The guides and porters prepare
and pack the supplies and your equipment at the park’s gate and registration. You'll start trekking
through the rainforest until you complete this day by entering our first camp where your tent is set up
with your personal belongings inside.
-Walking distance: 6km, 3-4 hours.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mti Mkubwa Camp (2810m) – Shira 2 Camp (3505m)

Mti Mkubwa Camp (2810m) – Shira 2 Camp (3505m)

You will depart from Mti Mkubwa to the second camp through the heath and moorland zone, following
the Shira ridge. You will enter the vast high-altitude desert plateau where the first view of Mount
Kilimanjaro unfolds on the horizon.
–Walking Distance: 8km, 6-8 hours.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Shira Camp 2 (3505m) – Moir Camp (4160m)

Shira Camp 2 (3505m) – Moir Camp (4160m)

The route now turns east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower. You will leave
from Shira to Moir Camp which is nested near enormous beds of volcanic rock and surrounded by rocky
hills and cliffs. On arrival at the camp, you will enter your tent which is already set with your belongings
inside.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Moir Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Moir Camp (4160m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

Moir Camp (4160m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)

After spending a night at the Moir Camp, today you will test your acclimatization with a trek to the base
of Lava Tower at 4500m. Following your rest, you'll descend through Senecio Forest passing waterfalls
that usher you into the Barranco Camp. The camp is set in the shadow of the massive Barranco wall with
easterly breezes often carrying misty clouds from the Barranco Valley.
Walking distance: 5-7 hours, 7km.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3995m)

Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3995m)

Today’s task will be the 150m face of the Barranco wall. At this point, you will realize how hard the
porter's work will be as this challenging scramble provides quite the balancing act for your crew. You will
arrive at the camp for a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay.
–Walking distance: 3-5 hours, 5km.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Karanga Camp ( 3995m) -Barrafu Camp (4600m)

Karanga Camp ( 3995m) -Barrafu Camp (4600m)

After having breakfast with a picnic lunch en route, you will start the morning trek, a slow and steady
uphill hike. As you enter the Arctic zone, the temperatures become noticeably cooler, however,
excitement fills your camp as you make final preparations for the summit day ahead.
Walking distance: 3-5 hours, 4km.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Barrafu Camp(3950m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)

Barrafu Camp(3950m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)

Today you will face your greatest challenge, and meet the most rewarding point. You will wake up early
for preparation and a light breakfast before starting the summit. Spectacular views coupled with the
sunrise will warm your soul and strengthen your spirit as the iconic Uhuru peak is now in sight. After the
elation of a well-earned summit, you will descend back to Barafu Camp for a nice break and celebration
before continuing to Mweka Camp.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate

Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate

You will descend from Mweka Camp to the park gate where you are transferred back to your hotel for a
well-deserved shower.
Walking Distance: 3-4 hours, and drive back to Moshi or Arusha.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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