Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be welcomed by our African Traits team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. In the evening, a detailed climb briefing will be held, and your gear will be checked to ensure readiness for the adventure ahead.

•Accommodation: SG Resort

•Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, we depart from Moshi and drive west to the Londorossi Gate for registration. From there, depending on road conditions, we drive or hike to the Shira Plateau. Starting at around 3,500 meters, we trek across high-altitude moorland with expansive views of the plains below. You’ll reach Shira 2 Camp (3,850m), where you’ll spend the night beneath the stars on the ancient volcanic plateau.

•Elevation: 3,500m – 3,850m

•Trekking Time: 1–2 hours

•Distance: ~3 km

•Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp (Tents)

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, you follow the trail eastward toward the iconic Lava Tower (4,600m), crossing high alpine desert. After lunch near Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m), located in a scenic valley below the Great Barranco Wall. This day follows the “climb high, sleep low” principle, essential for successful acclimatization.

•Elevation: 3,850m → 4,600m → 3,950m

• Trekking Time: 7 hours

•Distance: 14–15 km

•Accommodation: Barranco Camp (Tents)

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin your ascent up the Barranco Wall, a thrilling scramble with breathtaking views. Continue through ridges and valleys to reach Karanga Camp (4,000m), the last water point before the summit attempt. This is a short but important day for acclimatization.

•Elevation: 3,950m → 4,000m

•Trekking Time: 4–5 hours

•Distance: ~5 km

•Accommodation: Karanga Camp (Tents)

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The route continues steadily uphill across alpine desert to Barafu Camp (4,673m). Along the way, enjoy views of both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Once at camp, rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. An early dinner and an early sleep are key.

•Elevation: 4,000m → 4,673m

•Trekking Time: 4–5 hours

•Distance: ~4 km

•Accommodation: Barafu Camp (Tents)

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Your summit attempt begins just after midnight. Hike through the dark, cold alpine desert, reaching Stella Point (5,739m) around sunrise, then push onward to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), Africa’s highest point. Celebrate briefly before beginning your descent. After resting at Barafu, continue down to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for your final night on the mountain.

•Elevation: 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,100m

•Trekking Time: 12–15 hours

•Distance: 5 km up, 12 km down

•Accommodation: Mweka Camp (Tents)

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following breakfast, descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m), where you will receive your summit certificate. From there, a vehicle will transport you back to Arusha for some well-earned relaxation.

•Elevation: 3,100m → 1,640m

•Trekking Time: 3–4 hours

•Distance: 10 km

•Accommodation: SG Resort (or arranged separately)

•Meals: Breakfast & Lunch