12th Feb 2019: arriving at kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) 

You will be met by your professional tour guide who will deliver a short welcome brief then drive to the hotel/lodge for dinner and overnight. 

Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast.

13th Feb 2019: Londorossi gate to Forest Camp

We will leave Moshi in the morning and pass through SanyaJuu then to Londorossi Gate, the drive takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at the trailhead, you will enjoy your lunch box, then begin your hike through an undisturbed forest which winds to the first campsite.

Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft

Distance: 6 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Accommodation: Bed,Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

14th Feb 2019: Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1

You will continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As you ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, you reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is breathtaking.

Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time 5-6 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

15th Feb 2019: Shira camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir hut

You will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciers peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then you will proceed to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks is available on Lent Hills making this an outstanding acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft

Distance: 14 km

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

16th Feb 2019: Moir hut to lava tower to Barranco camp

From the Shira Plateau, you continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, the direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, you come to the second junction which brings you up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. You now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft.

Here you will have a rest, enjoy delicious dinner, and overnight. Although you end up the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft

Distance: 7 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Semi-Desert

Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

17th Feb 2019: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft Distance: 5km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

18th Feb 2019: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, you leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. You will proceed up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Your night will be settled at Barafu camp where you will eat fresh prepared, delicious meals and prepare yourself for the summit day. The two magnificent peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft

Distance: 4 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

19th Feb 2019: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

You will wake up early in the morning around (midnight to 2 am), then continue your way up 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 wonderful sunrise you are ever. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way up on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. Africa highest free-standing volcano mountain at height of 5895m. You are on top of Africa.

From the summit, now you make your descent 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 good sleep.

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

Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

20th Feb 2019: Mweka Camp to Moshi

After breakfast, you will hike 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 fine to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). At the gate there will a car waiting for you and bring you back to your hotel in Moshi, enjoy a hot dinner and have more rest, reminiscing all the adventure and accomplishment. We recommend you add a 3-4days wildlife safari to complete an African Adventure trip.

Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

21st Feb 2019: Departure

Early in the Morning after breakfast you will be picked up and transfer to the airport with our Guide for your flight.