Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your comfortable accomodation in Arusha. Spend the day resting, meeting your guides, and preparing for the climb ahead.

• Elevation: 1,640m/5,380ft to 2,850m/9,350ft

• Distance: 11 km/7 miles

• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

• Habitat: Rainforest

• Accommodation: Machame Camp

• Highlights: After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate for registration. Begin your trek through the lush rainforest, enjoying the vibrant flora and fauna along the way. Arrive at Machame Camp in the evening.

• Elevation: 2,850m/9,350ft to 3,750m/12,300ft

• Distance: 5 km/3 miles

• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

• Habitat: Moorland

• Accommodation: Shira Camp

• Highlights: Hike up a steep trail to the Shira Plateau. Experience panoramic views of Kibo Peak and the vast plains below. Camp on the western side of Kibo with an unforgettable sunset view.

• Elevation: 3,750m/12,300ft to 4,600m/15,090ft to 3,950m/12,960ft

• Distance: 10 km/6 miles

• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

• Habitat: Semi-desert

• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

• Highlights: Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. Witness the dramatic Barranco Wall and the scenic valley below.

• Elevation: 3,950m/12,960ft to 4,035m/13,106ft

• Distance: 5 km/3 miles

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Karanga Camp

• Highlights: Climb the Barranco Wall, a thrilling yet manageable challenge. Traverse the ridges and valleys before reaching Karanga Camp. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with breathtaking views.

• Elevation: 4,035m/13,106ft to 4,640m/15,223ft

• Distance: 4 km/2 miles

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Barafu Camp

• Highlights: Trek to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. Arrive early, rest, and prepare for the final ascent. Enjoy an early dinner and get to bed early.

• Elevation: 4,640m/15,223ft to 5,895m/19,341ft to 3,068m/10,065ft

• Distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent, 12 km/7 miles descent

• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent

• Habitat: Arctic

• Accommodation: Mweka Camp

• Highlights: Begin your summit push around midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, as the sun rises. Celebrate your achievement with photos and take in the views. Descend to Barafu for a brief rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp.

• Elevation: 3,068m/10,065ft to 1,640m/5,380ft

• Distance: 10 km/6 miles

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

• Habitat: Rainforest

• Highlights: Finish your descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificates and celebrate with your team. Transfer back to Arusha for a well-deserved rest.