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Our climbing itineraries are designed to facilitate a smooth transition during acclimatization.
All expeditions are given bottled oxygen to help reduce the stress of acclimatization.
Your adventure begins with a morning drive to the Lemosho Gate, where you’ll register with the national park authorities. The trek commences through lush rainforests, offering a glimpse of the incredible journey ahead. Today’s walk is relatively short, around 2.30 hours, leading you to the enchanting Big Tree Camp at 2780 m.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
After breakfast, you’ll follow a slender trail through the rainforest before entering the moorland. The landscape transforms, with Erica and Lobelia plants dominating the scenery. After 3-4 hours, you’ll arrive at Shira Camp 1 (3500 m) for your evening meal and overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Today’s trek will be less strenuous than the previous day. You’ll traverse Shira Ridge, offering panoramic views of the Rift Valley and Mt. Meru. The terrain varies, with remnants of ancient lava flows underfoot. You’ll pass towering Senecien plants on your way to Shira Camp 2 at 3900 m, 400 m higher than the previous night.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Following breakfast, your journey leads to Lava Tower, with a significant altitude gain of approximately 740 m. You’ll enjoy a rest here before descending, providing your body with valuable acclimatization experience. The landscape transforms once more as you pass through the Barranco Valley, featuring impressive Senecias and smaller Lobelia plants. After 6-7 hours of trekking, you’ll reach your beautiful overnight camp, Barranco Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
This morning, you’ll tackle the famous Barranco Wall, one of the steepest sections of the route. Your guides will ensure a safe ascent, and while you may use your hands for balance, there are no technical climbing elements. Once atop, you’ll traverse the mountain ridge, potentially offering stunning views of Kibo’s southern glacier and summit. After 3-4 hours, you’ll reach Karanga Camp at 4035 m for the night.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Today’s destination is Barafu Camp, situated at 4640 m. After breakfast, embark on a 3-4 hour hike through the afro-alpine desert. Upon arrival, enjoy an early dinner and prepare for the exciting summit climb tomorrow.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Mweka Camp
In the early morning, typically between midnight and 2 am, you’ll continue your ascent toward the summit, situated between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You’ll head northwesterly and ascend through heavy scree toward Stella Point on the crater rim. This part of the trek is mentally and physically challenging. At Stella Point, you’ll take a brief rest and witness an awe-inspiring sunrise. Faster hikers may experience the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on the 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire African continent. Your descent begins from the summit, proceeding straight down to Mweka Camp, with a stop at Barafu for lunch. It’s advisable to have gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel during the descent. You’ll arrive at Mweka Camp, where you’ll savor your last evening on the mountain.
— Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
— Descent to: 3090m/10,150ft
— Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
— Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
— Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Mweka Camp
After breakfast and a farewell ceremony with your mountain guides, embark on a 2-3 hour walk through the rainforest back to Mweka Gate. Our driver will be waiting to take you to the Sal Salinero Hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and reflect on the past few days’ adventures.
Breakfast included.
Arusha City or Moshi Town – Kilimanjaro Airport
Following breakfast
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