Detailed Itenary

Day 1: MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMP

Departing from Arusha, the driver will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead, Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery   while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

Dinner and Overnight at Machame Camp

Day 2: MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAMP

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.

Dinner and Overnight at Shira Camp

Day 3: SHIRA CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARANCO CAMP

Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue towards South East upon the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend and overnight at Barranco Camp.

Dinner and Overnight at Barranco Camp

Day 4: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP

After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, ability, and strength of your crew. 

Diner and Ovenight at Karanga Camp

Day 5: KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP

We continue upward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night.

Diner and Ovenight at Barafu Camp

Day 6: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.

Dinner and Overnight Mweka Camp

Day 7: MWIKA CAMP – MWIKA GATE – ARUSHA

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of accomplishment and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mwika gare for signing out. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to Arusha. 

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