7-Day Amazing Trek Experience

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

Arusha – Londorossi Gate (2, 250m) – Big Tree Camp (2, 780m)

In the morning Our Mountain Guide will arrive at the hotel, to meet you and hold another briefing, followed with travel by vehicle (about 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Western Gate entrance /Londorossi Gate (2,250 m). After the fast procedure of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group continues upwards towards their drop off point by off-road vehicles and after 15 km drive on a bumpy road you will reach your starting point at the edge of the rainforest. You will enjoy lunch before you set out on the trail through the rainforest. Today’s walk is quite short, about 3 hours, compared to the days ahead, thus giving you time to enjoy the lush scenery which will drastically change over the course of your trek.

Distance: Lemosho Glades to Big Tree Camp covers 6 km.
Change in elevation: Lemosho Glades / starting point (2,250m) – Big tree / Mtimkubwa (2,780m)
Hiking time: 3 hours
Habitat: Montane forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trekking from Big Tree Camp / Mtimkubwa (2, 780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3, 900m)

After breakfast today you will begin trek across plateaus of lush moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards Shira 2, the next campsite. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.
On arrival to the camp, our expert mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and prepare a delicious dinner for you.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: Big Tree Camp/ Mtimkubwa to Shira 2 covers 15.6km.
Change in elevation: Drop off / starting point (2,780m) – Shira 2 (3,900m)
Hiking time:6.5 hours
Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trekking from Shira 2 Camp (3, 900m) to Lava Tower (3, 960m) and Descend to Barranco Camp (4, 630m)

After breakfast you will depart from Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This part of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. Here you might encounter difficulties, and may feel some anxiety, but in order to effectively acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here. This is where lunch will be taken.
Later we will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m), here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, where we will be climbing the next day. The wall looks impressive in both its gigantic size and steepness, but don’t worry since its features a very easy hiking trail.
Note: Incase one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: Shira 2 to Barranco camp covers 12 km.
Change in elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Hiking time: 8 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trekking from Barranco Camp (3, 900m) to Karanga Camp (4, 035m)

Early morning after breakfast depart and it marks the start of summiting Barranco Wall (As earlier as possible depart from the camp is recommended to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. When you reach the top of the wall, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
Then you start another challenging hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group so you should not worry. On arrival to the camp you will be offered warm lunch.

Distance: Barranco camp to Karanga Camp covers 5 km
Change in elevation: Barranco camp (3,960m) – Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trekking from Karanga Camp (4, 035m) to Barafu Camp (4, 640m)

Early morning after breakfast the hike proceed towards Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our professional team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Cosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is advised to spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

Distance: Karanga camp to Barafu Camp covers 6 km
Change in elevation: Karanga camp (4,035m) – Barafu camp (4,640m)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ascent to Uhuru Peak (5, 895m) and Descent to Millennium Camp (3, 820m)

Around midnight you will be awoken by your guide with a warm cup of tea and biscuits to get ready for your final ascent. The moon and your headlamps will be your only source of light as you make your way up to Stella Point, reaching the crater rim in about 5 – 7 hours. Another 1–2 hours will take you to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), where you can enjoy the sun rising over the African landscape, casting a pink hue over the snowy peak and making the glaciers sparkle like diamonds around you. Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After capturing this incredible view and achievement on film, then you will return to Barafu Camp and after 2-hour rest continue descent to Millennium Camp.

Distance: Barafu Camp to Uhuru peak covers 15 km
Change in elevation: Barafu camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Hiking time: 8-12 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Descent from Millennium Camp (3, 820m) to Mweka Gate (1, 640m)

The camp is located in a tropical rainforest. This morning as you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will depart for the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). 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 in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Note: All transfer from Airport and drop-off is included

Distance: Millenium Camp to mweka gate
Change in elevation: Millenium camp (3,820m) – Mweka Gate (1,640m)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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