After an early morning start, the path steepens. The landscape changes  into heath and moorland and the open landscape allows you to see the  impressive mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the previous  day and you will arrive at the New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp  has a breath-taking view of the mountain and during sunset, the evening  sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.
 

•   Altitude: 3,010 m to 3,845m
•   Distance Covered: 5km
•   Time to be used: 4 - 6 hours
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•   Habitant: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone
•   Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp 

 Today you will climb about 800 m but you will be camping at an elevation  only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body  to acclimatize as a height of over 4,500 m will be reached over the  next two days.
 

         The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in  the direction of the Lava Tower.  From the Shira Plateau, we continue to  the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As  we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava  Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to  the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an  altitude of 16,000ft.
 

     The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an  afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco  Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours,  you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the  Barranco Camp.
 

•   Altitude: 3,845 m to 3,845m to 3,960m
•   Distance Covered: 10 km
•   Time to be used: 6-8 hours.
•   Habitat: Semi Desert
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•   Accommodation: Barranco camp 

 After sleeping below the Great Barranco Wall, you get your chance to  tackle this hurdle. Don’t worry…It’s much easier than it looks. Continue  up until you reach just below the Heim Glacier. Then head down through  the Karanga Valley. This is the last place for your porters to gather  water. They will collect all the water for the remainder of the ascent  here. You will settle in here at the Karanga Camp. After lunch, you can  spend the afternoon doing light exploring or resting while taking in the  views of Mawenzi’s towering spires.
 

•   Altitude: 3,960 m to 4,035 m                         
                                          •   Distance Covered: 7km    
                                       •   Time to be used: 4- 5 hrs            
                            •   Habitat: Alpine Desert
 •   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•   Accommodation: Karanga Camp  
 

 Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, you will enjoy a  hearty breakfast before setting out to today’s destination – Barafu  Camp. Most of the day will be spent walking through very dry desertic  terrain, with Kibo ever present on your left side. After 3 to 4 hours,  you will reach Barafu Camp, where you will have an early dinner and  night as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours away.
 

At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers  views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp,  rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of  Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position. Once at the camp,  you can relax, have dinner and call it an early night.
 

   •   Altitude: 4034 m to 4,640 m  
                               •   Elevation: 13,235 ft to 15,295 ft   
                        •   Distance Covered: 6 km       
                                    •   Time to be used: 3-4 hrs           
                             •   Habitat: Alpine Desert  •   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•   Accommodation: Barafu Camp  
 

 After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around  midnight. 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 the  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.
 

                Arriving at Uhuru peak you will find your bike at the  peak spends some few minutes and take photos, then ride down to Stella  Point then Kibo hut for Lunch. After lunch ride down to Horombo Hut.
         Today cycling from Uhuru to Kibo 30% to 40% Icecap vegetation  and 15% to 20% is alpine desert and from Kibo to Horombo 100% “Alpine  desert vegetation.
 

  •Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak    
                                           •Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
•Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft       
                                 •Altitude: 5895 ft to 3700 ft (Riding Down)
•Distance: 5 km/3 miles
                                                       •Distance: 14 km down                               Altitude: 4,640 m to 5,895 m   
                                                     •Habitat: Arctic | Alpine desert
•Hiking Time: 7-8 hours  
                                                       •Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
•Habitat: Arctic  
                                                                      •Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   

 After breakfast, make your final riding down to Kilema gate across the  alpine and the rainforest to Kilema gate, then you will be transferred  to Marangu gate for check out.
 

      A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your  hotel in Moshi. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time  for celebration!
 

•   Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m
•   Distance Covered: 18km km down to kilema Gate
•   Time to be used: 3 hrs
•   Meals: Breakfast & Lunch