Distance covered: 11 km

Approximate time taken: 7 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at around 8:00 a.m. and driven to Machame Gate. En route, you will pass through the fertile farmlands of the Chagga people, with views of coffee and banana plantations. Upon arrival at the gate, you will complete park registration and other required formalities before beginning your Kilimanjaro climb. The first day’s hike takes you through a lush tropical rainforest, rich in vegetation and birdlife, to Machame Camp (2,835 m). A picnic lunch will be enjoyed along the way, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

Distance covered: 5 km

Approximate time taken: 3 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

The day begins around 8:00 a.m. with the start of the hike. You will climb for about one hour to reach the edge of the forest, followed by another hour on a gentler slope through the moorland zone. After a short snack and brief rest, the trail continues up a rocky ridge onto the Shira Plateau. From this vantage point, you can enjoy impressive views to the east, including the glaciers of the Western Breach. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay at Shira Camp (3,750 m).

Distance covered: 10 km

Approximate time taken: 6 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

To support proper acclimatization, the day follows the principle of climb high, sleep low. The trek ascends into the alpine desert zone to Lava Tower (4,600 m), where you will spend time adjusting to the altitude. From there, you descend for about three hours to Barranco Camp (3,900 m). This section offers excellent photo opportunities of the dramatic Western Breach and the iconic Barranco Wall. The campsite lies in a scenic valley beneath the wall, providing a memorable sunset as you relax and await dinner. Overnight is spent at Barranco Camp (3,900 m).

Distance covered: 6 km

Approximate time taken: 4 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

After breakfast, you depart the campsite and begin the ascent of the impressive Barranco Wall, reaching approximately 4,200 m, with views extending toward the Heim Glacier. The climb involves steady scrambling but is non-technical and highly rewarding. After topping the wall, the trail continues across undulating terrain toward Karanga Camp (4,000 m), which you reach after about four hours of trekking. The remainder of the day is reserved for rest and acclimatization.

Distance covered: 4 km

Approximate time taken: 3 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

After breakfast, you will set off toward Barafu Camp (4,640 m), following a trail that offers impressive views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Upon arrival at the camp, lunch will be served, followed by a long rest period to prepare for the demanding hours ahead. Dinner will be taken early, and you will be encouraged to rest and sleep as much as possible, as the summit attempt begins around midnight.

Distance covered: 20 km

Approximate time taken: 14 hours

Habitat: Glacier/Moorland/Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

You will be awakened around midnight, when light tea and biscuits will be served to prepare you for the summit attempt. The ascent begins with a steady scree climb lasting approximately four to five hours, gaining significant altitude over a short distance and offering spectacular views. You will reach the crater rim at Stella Point (5,756 m) just as the first rays of sunrise appear. After about one more hour, you arrive at Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa, where there is time for photos and quiet reflection. You then descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3,100 m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

Distance covered: 10 km

Approximate time taken: 3 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, and lunch included

Accommodation: Camping

The final day begins with a gentle three-hour hike through the Mweka montane forest to Mweka Gate. Here, you will complete the required park formalities and receive your summit certificates a proud keepsake of your achievement. From the gate, your vehicle will transfer you back to Moshi, where a warm shower, clean clothes, and a comfortable bed await. This marks the perfect moment to relax, reflect on your journey, and celebrate your successful climb of Kilimanjaro.