After break fast Our views open as we leave the montane forest and approach the Hagenia zone, and we'll get our first glimpse of the Kibo massif at that point. Before descending to camp, we traveled to our day's highest point at 11,500 feet. We continue on the path that emerges from the woodland and enters a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock covered in lichen beards. We reach the Shira Ridge before descending gently to Shira 1 camp as we ascend through the verdant, undulating hills, crossing various streams. From the plateau, there is an amazing view of Kibo. 

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

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time 6-9 hours

Habitat: Moorland

overnight attitude 11,500'

 After breakfast, we will go via the Shira Plateau's health zone and start climbing its western slope. We will stop for a picnic lunch along the way at Scott Fisher Memorial Camp (the camp of the well-known Mt. Everest guide) and then continue on to the upper health zone and Moir Camp, based on the climate. In the late afternoon, an acclimatization hike might be scheduled.
11,500 to 13,800 feet of elevation 

Distance: 14 km

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Moorland

overnight attitude; 13,044'

Leave the healthy zone after breakfast and join the alpine zone as we climb for 4-6 hours past the lava camp up to roughly 14,300' with its volcanic landscape, then descend somewhat into the lovely Barranco Valley to set up camp.

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

Distance: 7 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Semi Desert

overnight attitude 13,044'

After breakfast, we depart Barranco and make our way to the Karanga Valley campground through a rocky slope, passing the Barranco Wall. This brief day is intended to help you acclimate. 

Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft

Distance: 5km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

 Following breakfast, we depart Karanga and arrive at the intersection with the Mweka Trail. We keep going till we reach the Barafu Hut. You have now finished the South Circuit, which offers numerous perspectives on the top. Here, we set up camp, take a nap, eat dinner, and get ready for the summit day. From here, one can see the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. 

Elevation (ft): 13,106ft to 15,331ft

Distance: 4 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

overnight attitude 15,100'

peak day. By 11:00 PM or midnight the previous night, we will begin our ascent to the top (19,340 feet/5,896 meters). You and several other climbers are aiming to reach the peak at dawn. In actuality, it takes most climbers several hours to reach the peak due to differences in hiking speed, speed, energy, and attitude adaptation.

You will take a brief break at Stella Point (18,600 feet), where you will be rewarded with the most spectacular sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). On your 1-2 hour journey to the summit from Stella Point, you might run into snow the entire way. You have arrived at Uhuru Peak, the highest peak on both Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent.

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 

summit 19,341'

overnight attitude ; 10,448' 

 After a 3-5 hours hike to the trailhead today, we will eat lunch and bid our mountain team farewell before departing from Mount Kilimanjaro and returning to town. At the Mweka gate, an Africa Natural Tours car will be waiting to take you back to your Moshi accommodation. 

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

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest