• Rise (ft.): 9,500ft to 11,500ft

 • Stretch: 8 km

 • Hiking time: 5-6 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Moorland Full Board at Shira One Camp

Hiker(s) will proceed on the path that leads out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. The ascent passes through the lush rolling hills and crosses various streams with a slight descent to Shira 1 camp before reaching Shira ridge. There’s a spectacular view of Kibo from across the plateau 

  • Rise (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft

 • Stretch: 14 km

 • Hiking time: 5-7 hours

 • Climatic Habitat: Moorland

 • Full Board at Shira 2 camp

This whole day will be spent exploring the Shira plateau, one of the highest plateaus on earth it is a gentle trek heading east toward Kibo's glaciated peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp. hiker(s) may opt to rest here or directly proceed to our camp, a little-used site on the base of lent hills. A variety of walks are available on-lent hills making this a perfect acclimatization chance. 

 • Rise (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft  • Stretch: 7 km  • Hiking time: 4-6 hours  • Climatic habitat: Semi Desert Full Board at Shira 2 or Moir Hut camp From the Shira Plateau, hiker(s) will proceed trekking to the east up a ridge, passing the intersection as we continue the direction changes to the southeast towards the lava tower called the “shark’s tooth” immediately after the tower, we continue to the second intersection which brings us up to the arrow glacier at an elevation of 16,00ft. We will now proceed down to the Barranco camp at an altitude of 13,00ft. Here hikers will rest, get dinner and spend the night. This day is made especially for acclimatization as you sleep low and climb high, this will prepare your body for the summit day 

 • Rising (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft  • Stretch: 9km  • Hiking time: 8-10 hours  • Climatic Habitat: Alpine Desert After an early breakfast hiker(s) will leave Barranco and proceed on a steep ridge passing the intimidating Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the summit day. 

Rising (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft and down to 10,000ft

 Stretch: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent

  Hiking time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent

 Climatic habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning from midnight to 2 am, hiker(s) and the team continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Hiker(s) on Lemosho hiking route will 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 and beautiful sunrise you are ever likely to see weather permitting. From Stella Point you may encounter snow all they 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, congratulations faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka 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 well-earned and fulfilling sleep.

 Descend (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft Stretch: 10 km  • Hiking time: 3-4 hours  • Climatic habitat: Rain Forest  • Half Board After breakfast hiker(s) will proceed down to the mweka park gate to receive hiker’s summit certificates. At lower altitudes, the land can be wet and muddy so gaiters and trekking poles are very helpful here. After reaching the mweka gate your luxury car from Tanzania luxury safaris will be waiting for you for a smooth ride back to Moshi or Arusha.