Transfer from Moshi or Arusha to arrive at Lemosho Gate for registration formalities

Get transferred by vehicle to the starting point which is located 10kms further from the gate.

Have some lunch before initiating the hike. Climb steadily through the rainforest while spotting Colobus (Black and White Monkeys) and Blue Monkeys.

The path leads to Mti mkubwa hut for dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 7 Kilometers

Time: 3 Hours walking

Zone: Rain Forest

Trek out of the rainforest into the moorland zone to reach Shira Ridge. Have some lunch at Shira hut and get a long rest while enjoying the mountain

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp

Distance: 7 Kilometers

Time: 4 Hours walking

Zone: Moorland

Climb through the trail leads to Shira Hut 2 for some lunch and a long rest for a day just to have a good digestion

Take some time and enjoy your day for sunset while at the campsite.

Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite

Distance: 10 Kilometers

Time: 5 Hours walking

Zone: Moorland

Start by ascending a ridge towards the Lava tower which provides an extra day for acclimatization. Have some rest and time for lunch while at the lava tower

Descend and proceed with the trail to reach Barranco hut for an evening arrival

Dinner and overnight stay at the Campsite

Distance: 10 Kilometers

Time: 7 Hours of walking

Zone: Moorland

Climb on the Baranco wall leading to the Karanga hut. Stay at Karanga hut for a hot lunch and have a long rest while you enjoy the mountain and have good pictures of different landscapes and birds

Dinner and overnight at the campsite

Distance: 6 Kilometers

Time: 4 Hours walking

Zone: Alpine Desert

Climb the clef which leads to the Barafu hut “pole pole” while you enjoy the view of the Karanga hut. Drink enough water and take a short break on the way when needed.

Have some lunch at Barafu Hut and take a long rest.

Dinner and overnight at the campsite when you just waiting for the summit time.

Distance: 6 Kilometers

Time: 4 Hours walking

Zone: Alpine Desert

Begin your day by waking up at around 23:00 to add additional warm clothing and headlamps. Depart from the campsite and commence your ascent by midnight towards the glacial zone. Follow the path leading to Stella Point at 5756 meters above sea level. Take some time to capture photographs at Stella Point. Climbers who have encountered AMS are recommended to begin their descent. However, those who are interested can opt for a round trip along the crater rim to reach Uhuru Peak at 5896 meters. Descend from the summit to the base campsite, which will take approximately 3 hours of walking. Spend an additional 2 hours at the campsite before having lunch. Following a brief rest, wake up and organize your belongings in the sleeping tent, enjoy your lunch, and start descending towards Mweka hut “pole pole” while admiring the stunning views of the mountain.

Distance: 5 Kilometers

Time: 6/7 hours walking

Zone: Alpine/Glacial zone

After the hot breakfast, continue hiking through the beautiful rainforest to arrive at Mweka gate. Get awarded with certificates whereby golden certificates are given to hikers who reach Uhuru Peak and green certificates for Stella Point hikers. Retreat to Mweka village for a drive to Moshi town for resting or for the flight back home. “Normally tipping can be done to the last campsite or at a certain gate”

Distance: 10 Kilometers

Time: 3 Hours walking

Zone: Rainforest