Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), The company will arrange a private vehicle from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi town at Kiliwonders Hotel for an overnight stay.
We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check, we will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our company will organize a dedicated transportation service to take you from the airport to Moshi town, specifically to Kiliwonders Hotel, where you will be accommodated for an overnight stay. In the evening, we will convene for a pre-climb briefing and conduct an equipment check. Additionally, we will ensure that you possess the necessary mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Kiliwonders Hotel, situated on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, offers a picturesque setting and serves as an ideal location to prepare for your thrilling Kilimanjaro trekking adventure.

Dinner and overnight at Kiliwonders Hotel: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.

• Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
• time taken: 4 hours

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, you will still start your climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

• Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
• Distance: 8 km/5 miles
• Hiking Time 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Heath

We continue on the trail leading out of the rainforest 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. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

• Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft
• Distance: 7 km/4 miles
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Heath

We explore the Shira Plateau. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. The heath zone displays abundant wildflowers and unique Senecio trees.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

• Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
• Distance: 7 km/4 miles
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Lava Tower to Moir hut

• Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,580 ft
• Distance: 7 km/4 miles
• Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. Then we divert from the main trail 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 Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

• Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft
• Distance: 8 km/5 miles
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Heath

As we head up Buffalo Ridge, the terrain becomes increasingly sparse. This route is rarely traveled and we will enjoy its mountain wilderness feel. We trek through remote valleys onto the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Third Cave.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

• Elevation: 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft
• Distance: 5 km/3 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

We climb steadily up and over the “Saddle” which sits between Kibo and Mawenzi. We continue to our camp, School Hut. Once here we rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

• Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft
• Distance: 6 km/4 miles
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065
• Distance: 12 km/7 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Artic

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. 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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

• Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
• Distance: 10 km/6 miles
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Included

During our final day, we will descend to Mweka Gate to receive our summit certificates. The lower elevations may be damp and muddy. After reaching the gate, we will trek for another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will be waiting for us at Mweka Village to transport us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Dinner and overnight at Kiliwonders Hotel: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.

Once you bid farewell to our team of guides, it is essential to arrange a private departure transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight. This transfer is already included in your package, unless you have chosen to extend your journey with a short safari or explore other options, which we can discuss further.