Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro: A 10-Day Trek to the Roof of Africa with Outdoor Brooke:

Embark on the ultimate challenge as you take on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, on this 10-day adventure led by seasoned hikers Brooke Stebbins and Linus James, both of whom bring extensive climbing experience to guide you every step of the way.

Designed for optimal acclimatization, this well-paced trek maximizes your chances of reaching the legendary Uhuru Peak (5,895m) while ensuring a safe and rewarding journey. Traverse lush rainforests, trek through alpine deserts, and ascend into breathtaking glacial landscapes, witnessing Kilimanjaro’s ever-changing ecosystems along the way.

With expert guidance, comfortable camps, and unparalleled support, every step of this expedition brings you closer to an unforgettable summit experience. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a first-time climber, this journey is crafted to challenge, inspire, and immerse you in the raw beauty of Tanzania’s most iconic mountain.

Join us on this epic adventure—your journey to the Roof of Africa begins here!

It's time to begin your safari. Welcome to Tanzania! After we greet you and provide you with the trip briefing, we'll take you out to help you discover why so many people think Tanzania is the best place in Africa to go on safari. Watch for Mt Kilimanjaro to appear above Moshi’s rooftops to the north – the best time is usually when the clouds clear in the early morning or late afternoon. Moshi is quieter than Arusha and is a pleasant place to stroll with good shops, restaurants and bustling markets. 

➔ Main Destination: Moshi

➔ Accommodation:  Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel 

➔ Meals & Drinks: Welcoming Dinner

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m).

After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m).

Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through the rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put up tents, and cook lunch for you. After lunch, the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp, which features a 300-meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness. 

➔ Main Destination: Kilimanjaro National Park. 

➔ Accommodation:  Mti Mkubwa Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

An early wakeup, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point, for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano. On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5–6 hours.

This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch, and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area. 

➔ Main Destination:  Shira 1 Camp  

➔ Accommodation:  Shira 1 Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high-altitude camp, Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult, and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.

When you arrive to camp, you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp, which features a 300-meter gain in altitude. 

➔ Main Destination:  Shira 2 Camp   

➔ Accommodation:  Shira 2 Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.

You can see the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro from Barranco Camp (3983m). It's a stirring backdrop to the campsite, and its high snows are a contrast to the bare, dry landscape that surrounds you here, high above the tree line. Barranco lies along a number of climbing routes, including the popular Machame Route, so there are always lots of people in camp 

➔ Main Destination: Barranco Camp  

➔ Accommodation:  Barranco Camp  

➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours, you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp.

Landscapes of austere beauty surround you and the oxygen is pretty thin at Karanga Camp, which lies high on Mt Kilimanjaro at an altitude of 3995m. You're well above the treeline here, in a terrain known as an alpine desert. The summit is clearly visible high above you, there's plenty of space to pitch your tent, and there are always many other climbers around with whom to swap stories 

➔ Main Destination:  Karanga Camp  

➔ Accommodation:  Karanga Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included

In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax.

After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

When you stay at Barafu Camp, at an altitude of 4681m on Mt Kilimanjaro, you're surrounded by a landscape where nothing grows and the views extend out across the mountain's high and treeless valleys. 'Barafu' means 'ice' in Swahili and it's always cold up here, as well as beautiful. Enjoy talking with the other climbers who've reached this milestone. 

➔ Main Destination: Barafu Camp

➔ Accommodation:  Barafu Camp    

➔ Meals &  Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Stand on Africa's highest point (5895m) when you make it all the way to Uhuru Peak. The summit of Mt Kilimanjaro looks out from the Kibo crater rim, and the views go deep down into Kenya and Tanzania. Admire the glaciers and enjoy that feeling of achievement.

Rest your weary legs at Mweka Camp and enjoy the sense of achievement and the company of other travelers. 

➔ Main Destination: Uhuru Peak

➔ Accommodation:  Mweka Camp 

➔ Meals &  Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

After an early breakfast at Mweka Camp, begin the final descent through the lush Montane Forest. The trail is scenic but can be slippery, so trekking poles are helpful. After approximately 3–4 hours, you’ll reach Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft), where you’ll receive your summit certificate—a proud reminder of your Kilimanjaro achievement!

At the gate, our team will greet you with a celebratory toast before transferring you back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi. Here, you can enjoy a hot shower, a comfortable bed, and a well-earned rest, reflecting on the unforgettable adventure you've just completed

➔ Main Destination: Arusha/Moshi 

➔ Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha / Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel  

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

After an unforgettable adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro, it's time to bid farewell to Tanzania. Depending on your flight schedule, you can enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel, take a final stroll through Moshi or Arusha, or do some last-minute souvenir shopping. Our team will ensure a smooth airport transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you’ll check in for your onward journey. As you depart, take with you memories of breathtaking landscapes, new friendships, and the incredible achievement of conquering Africa’s highest peak. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure 

➔ Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport

➔ Accommodation: No accommodation 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast