We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest 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.
 

•   Elevation (ft): 9,498ft to 11,500ft
•   Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
•   Hiking Time 5-6 hours
•   Habitat: Health
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•   Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp     

   We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on  moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. 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.
 

•   Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800ft
•   Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles
•   Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
•   Habitat: Heath
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•   Accommodation: Moir hut Camp             

          We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the  Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to  Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an  altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same  elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for  acclimatization.
 

•   Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 15,190ft to 13,044ft
•   Distance: 7 km/4 miles
•   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
•   Habitat: Alpine 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.
 

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

                    This morning you will hike east over intervening ridges and valley to join the Mweka Route,                      which will be your descent route. Turn left toward the mountain and hike up the ridge through                      a sparse landscape for another hour to Barafu Hut where you will receive a hot lunch. The last                       water point on this route is Karanga Valley as there is no water at Barafu Cam. Even though                        Barafu is the Swahili word for ice. The famous snows of Kilimanjaro are far above Barafu Camp                        near the summit of the mountain. Your tent will be pitched on a narrow, stony, wind-swept                         ridge, so make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any                         accidents. Prepare your equipment and warm clothing for your summit climb, and drink a lot                          of fluids. After an early dinner, go to bed for a few hours of valued sleep.                 

• Distance Covered: 13.4km
• Time to be used: 12- 15 Hrs 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Millenium Campsite

   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