Your adventure kicks off the moment your driver guide picks you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, offering you a warm welcome with your choice of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea, accompanied by delicious snacks. As you relax and take in the surroundings, feel free to ask any questions about your adventure. Your guide will happily answer and provide an exciting briefing, giving you a glimpse of the incredible journey ahead. Get ready for a truly unforgettable experience ahead!

Meal plans: Half Board
Accommodation: Moivaro Lodge

Elevation: 1200m to 1700m to 2850m.
Distance: 10 km.
Hiking time: 4-5 hours.
Habitat: Montane forest.

After picking you up from your Lodge, we will drive you to the Umbwe Gate to begin your Kilimanjaro adventure. After completing the gate registration, the trek starts through the dense rainforest, leading you to Umbwe Cave Campsite. The tents will already be set up for you upon arrival. The day’s hike involves traversing ridges and valleys through thick forest, with plenty of scenic views along the way. After a rewarding day of hiking, you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night at the campsite, resting for the next day’s journey.

Elevation: 2850m to 3950m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane forest and heather

From Umbwe Cave Campsite, you’ll continue your trek towards Barranco Campsite. The trail becomes steeper as you climb, passing through more varied terrain, including dense forest and moorland. The route is challenging, with some sections requiring careful navigation over rocks and through ridges. Once you reach Barranco Campsite, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the Barranco Wall and the surrounding landscape. This site is known for its incredible beauty and is an excellent spot for acclimatization before the ascent to higher altitudes. After a day of hiking, you’ll enjoy dinner and rest overnight at the campsite

Elevation: 3950m to 3900m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours.
Habitat: Moorland

From Barranco Campsite, you’ll begin the trek towards Karanga Campsite, a relatively short but steep climb. The hike includes navigating the famous Barranco Wall, which requires a bit of scrambling and offers spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and peaks. Once you’ve ascended the wall, the trail becomes less steep, leading you through alpine meadows and offering great views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After reaching Karanga Campsite, you’ll be surrounded by incredible scenery and a perfect spot for further acclimatization. Here, you’ll have dinner and spend the night before continuing your climb.

Elevation: 3900m to 4620m.
Distance: 8 km.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

From Karanga Campsite, you’ll continue your ascent towards Barafu Campsite, which is the final campsite before your summit attempt. The hike is relatively short but steep, taking you through rocky terrain and alpine desert. As you climb, the environment becomes more barren and windswept, with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Barafu Campsite sits at an altitude of about 4,700 meters (15,420 feet), and it’s where you’ll rest and prepare for the final push to Uhuru Peak. At this point, you’ll enjoy dinner, rest, and prepare for the challenging early-morning ascent to the summit.

Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m
Distance: 15km
Hiking time: 10 – 12 hours
Habitat: Desert and ice.

On Summit Day, you’ll start from Barafu Campsite around midnight and ascend to Uhuru Peak, aiming to reach the summit at sunrise. After reaching Gilman’s Point and continuing along the rim to Uhuru Peak, you’ll take in the breathtaking views. Afterward, you’ll descend to Mweka Campsite, where you’ll enjoy lunch and rest before spending your final night on the mountain.

Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
Distance: 9km
Descending time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest.

On the final day, you’ll descend from Mweka Campsite to Mweka Gate. The hike takes you through lush forest and moorland, offering a scenic and easier descent compared to the ascent. After reaching Mweka Gate, you’ll sign out and receive your completion certificate. From there, you’ll be transferred back to Arusha Town, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro adventure.