Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a comfortable stay with cozy rooms, a swimming pool, and internet access. In the evening, meet with the climbing team for a briefing and preparations.

Travel to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Londorossi Gate for permit processing. Then, continue to the Mti Mkubwa Camp, situated at 2,750 meters (9,022 feet). The hike takes about 2-3 hours through lush rainforest. Enjoy your first night in the forest camp.

Start your trek to Shira 1 Camp, located at 3,500 meters (11,483 feet). The hike takes approximately 4-5 hours and offers stunning views of the Shira Plateau. Set up camp and take in the expansive views.

Continue from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp at 3,850 meters (12,631 feet). This hike takes about 3-4 hours, with a gradual ascent. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and acclimatize at the higher altitude.

Hike to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks is available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

We trek out of Moir Valley with a moderately steep climb, then hike to the summit of Lent Hills before returning to the main trail. The path crosses a rock field and gently undulates before reaching Buffalo Camp. This section of the trail offers great views across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border.

As we head up Buffalo Ridge, the terrain becomes increasingly sparse. This route is rarely travelled and we will enjoy its mountain wilderness feel. We trek through remote valleys on to the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Third Cave.

We climb steadily up and over the “Saddle,” which sits between Kibo and Mawenzi. We continue on to our camp, School Hut. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, a hike of about 3-4 hours. Complete exit formalities and receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to your hotel for relaxation and celebration of your successful climb.

After breakfast, Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.