• Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp
• Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
• Distance: 6 km
• Hiking Time:3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

• Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1
• Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

• Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
• Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
• Distance: 14 km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

• Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
• Distance: 7 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Semi Desert

On day 4, you’ll move towards the peak of Kibo leaving behind the Shira Plateau. Our direction will change to southeast which will lead us to the Lava Tower (Shark’s Tooth). There’s a second junction shortly after the tower which leads up to the Arrow Glacier located 16,000 ft above sea level. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. This day is very important for acclimatization purposes, albeit you remain at the same elevation as when you started. This will prepare you for the harsher days following.

• Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
• Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
• Distance: 9km
• Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. This will mark the completion of the Southern Circuit which offers mesmerizing views of the summit from different angles. Camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare yourself for the summit day. The tops of Mawenzi and Kibo are visible from this position.

• Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
• Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You’ll be heading in the northwesterly direction ascending through heavy scree and rocks towards the Stella Point located o the crater rim. This arguably is the most challenging portion of the trek.

At 18,600 feet above sea level in Stella Point, you’ll be rewarded with the most splendid sunrise view you’re ever likely to see. After a brief rest, you’ll ascend up to the summit which takes a little over an hour. At Uhuru Peak, you’ll have reached the highest point in Africa. If you reach here earlier, you might see the sunrise from here too.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. To combat the loose gravel while descending down, it is necessary that you have gaiters and trekking poles. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest where mist and rain can occur especially in late afternoon. After some time in the evening, enjoy your dinner and sleep for the day.

• Mweka Camp to Moshi
• Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

• Airport transfer with private shuttle
• Kilimanjaro National Park fees including park entry, camping and rescue fees
• Group round-trip transportation from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Lemosho gate
• 2 Certified, experienced, English-speaking mountain guides for all routes
• 3 experienced porters, to carry facilities and cooking stuff for the crew
• Salaries for Kilimanjaro support staff
• 2nights at Mvuli hotel before and after trekking

• 100 USD per person US Nationals and 50 USD per person for each other Country Nationals
• Tips for guides and support staff
• Tips for guides and support staff
• Sleeping bag and personal items
• 3 meal on trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner) this is provided by our guest themselves
• Private portable toilet and privacy tent
• Personal expenses (airport taxes, Internet, etc.)

Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness.

To climb Kilimanjaro don’t forget to pack:

• Powdered drink mix to make the water taste acceptable
• Mittens rather than gloves if you are prone to having cold hands in the winter
• Sun cream, sun glasses and hat
• Headlamps rather than flashlights
• Plenty of layers for the final ascent since even though it starts our freezing, you get pretty hot once the sun comes out
• Tons of hand wipes and tissues
• A small quick-drying towel
• A comfortable day pack
• For climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, thermal underwear, light layers, sweater, warm jacket, good socks and sturdy boots
• Binocular, Camera, and long lasting Batteries
• Foam sleeping pads