• 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 Arusha for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Take another hour drive to reach to the Lemosho trailhead where you’ll have your midday lunch. Then through the undisturbed forests continue o to your first camp site.

• Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2
• Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 12,500ft
• Distance: 18 km
• Hiking Time 8-10 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. Ascend through the rolling hills crossing several streams along the way after which you’ll reach the Shira Ridge, from where you’ll head to the Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from here is unparallel. From here, it is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.

• Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi Desert

From Shira Plateau, you move east towards the peak of Kibo passing through the ridge and junction. After some time, our direction changes to Southeast towards the Lava Tower or “Shark’s Tooth.” Then there’s a second junction which will lead us to Arrow Glacier situated at an altitude of 16,000 ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. You’ll remain at the same elevation as when you started which will help you get properly acclimatized and prepare for summit day ahead.

• 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 having breakfast, we’ll leave for Barranco from where we’ll continue on to the Karanga Valley campsite along a steep ridge passing through the Barranco Wall. After that, we’ll hit the junction which joins with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. This will mark the completion of the southern circuit which offers stunning view of the summit from multiple angles. Here we’ll camp, rest, and enjoy dinner and get prepared for the summit day ahead. The peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are clearly seen 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 head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

• 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 Arusha.

• Airport transfer with a 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
• 2 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
• 3 meal on trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner) this is provided by our guest themselves
• Sleeping bag and personal items
• Private portable toilet and privacy tent
• Personal expenses (airport taxes, Internet, etc.)

• 100 USD per person US Nationals and 50 USD per person for each other Country Nationals
• Tips for guides and support staff
• 3 meal on trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner) this is provided by our guest themselves
• Sleeping bag and personal items
• 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