DAY 1: KILIMANJARO AIRPORT / ARUSHA

Our driver will pick you on your arrival at the airport and drive you to Arusha town for overnight at the lodge booked.

• Destination : Kilimanjaro Airport / Arusha Town
• Accommodation : Masailand Safari Lodge
• Meals : BB (Bed & Breakfast)

DAY 2: ARUSHA / MACHAME

Pick up in the morning from your overnight hotel in Arusha and drive to Machame Gate. The drive takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from Arusha town. After registrations and briefing, hike through the rainforest to Machame Camp.

• Destination : Arusha / Machame
• Accommodation : Machame Campsite
• Meals : B, L, D

DAY 3: MACHAME / SHIRA

Early start, crossing a valley and a stream, then climb up a steep ridge for about 3-5 hours. The path then drops into a gorge before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau.

• Destination : Machame / Shira
• Accommodation : Shira Campsite
• Meals : B, L, D

DAY 4: SHIRA / LAVA TOWER

Acclimatization day. Breakfast, hike up to the Shira Cone and back down to the camp for a late lunch. Beautiful views of the Shira plateau. Evening is free at the camp. It is also possible to hike up to the Lava Tower and stay at Lava Tower Camp for the night—this will reduce walking distance on the next leg to Barranco Camp.

• Destination : Shira / Lava Tower
• Accommodation : Lava Tower Campsite
• Meals : B, L, D

DAY 5: LAVA TOWER / BARRANCO

Morning after breakfast: hike up to Lava Tower (Wedge Buttress) at 4,600 m above sea level. The trails descend gradually to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m asl. The hike takes about 5 to 7 hours. Enjoy beautiful views of the Barranco Wall from the camp.

Also called "the breakfast wall," as you will climb it right after breakfast on the following day.

• Destination : Lava Tower / Barranco
• Accommodation : Barranco Campsite
• Meals : B, L, D

DAY 6: BARRANCO / BARAFU

Start after breakfast by conquering the Barranco Wall (so-called "the breakfast wall"). The climb to the top of the wall takes about one and a half hours. This is a good warm-up for the rest of the days' hike to Karanga Valley and on to Barafu Camp at about 4,600 m asl. The hike takes about 7 hours.

• Destination : Barranco / Barafu
• Accommodation : Barafu Campsite
• Meals : B, L, D

DAY 7: UHURU PEAK / MWEKA

Start for the last leg to Uhuru Peak by around 12:15 AM. After 5-6 hours of a steady climb on heavy scree, you will arrive at Stella Point on the rim of the Kibo Crater. A magnificent sunrise will welcome you and you will enjoy the beauty of the snows of Kilimanjaro. After about one and a half hours of hiking along the southern rim of the crater, you will reach UHURU PEAK—the highest point in Africa at 5,896 m above sea level.

Uhuru Peak – 6 to 7 hours.
You've made it to the "Roof of Africa"! Enjoy moments here to take memorable photos, admire the views of Kibo Crater and the glacier fields.

Retrace the route down to Barafu Camp for brunch, then descend to Mweka Camp (5 to 7 hours). Altitude about 3,100 m.

• Destination : Uhuru Peak / Mweka
• Accommodation : Mweka Campsite
• Meals : B, L, D

DAY 8: MWEKA / MOSHI AREA

Breakfast, then descend leisurely to Mweka Gate (about 3 hours hike). After certificate awards and photos, your transfer vehicle will drive you back to Arusha.

• Destination : Mweka / Moshi Area
• Accommodation : Weru Weru River Lodge
• Meals : B, L, D

DAY 9: MOSHI AREA / KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

In the morning after breakfast, our driver will pick you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your flight back home.

• Destination : Moshi Area / Kilimanjaro Airport
• Accommodation : Departure
• Meals : B

Meal Codes

• B = Breakfast
• L = Lunch
• BL = Picnic Lunch
• D = Dinner

Budget Camping Menu

Breakfast: fruit, egg, fruit juice, eggs, bread/French toast/plain toast/pancakes; margarine/jam/honey/peanut butter; cereals/porridge; Milo; pancakes; oats; omelettes; tea/coffee

Picnic Lunches: sliced carrot & cucumber strips, seasonal fruits, boiled eggs, vegetable/meat cutlets, sandwiches (egg/cheese/tuna/tomato)

Dinners: soup (mushroom/cucumber soup, pumpkin soup/chicken/vegetable); bread; a meat dish; rice/pasta/potatoes; fish curry/noodles; vegetable dishes (e.g., vegetable kish); fruits and local dishes

Desserts: bush-made cake with brewed Tanzanian coffee; tea; cup of hot chocolate; Milo, etc.

Snacks: peanut / crisps / popcorn / cookies

Recommended Trekking Gear

FOR FEET:

• Mountain boots
• Socks – at least 4/5 pairs (thin and thick ones)
• 1 pair of gaiters
• Sandal/open shoes (optional)

FOR BOTTOM:

• 1 thermal (warm) trousers
• 1 thermal (warm) long underwear
• 1 wind/water-proof trousers

FOR TOP:

• 2 or 1 long sleeved thermal shirts
• 1 thermal T-shirt
• 1 thermal jacket or sweater
• 1 down jacket (preferably wool-lined)

FOR HANDS:

• 1 pc of roll foam or air mattress
• 1 warm sleeping bag

OTHER GEARS:

• 1 headlamp and spare batteries
• 1 pair (or 1 pc) walking sticks
• 1 pair of sunglasses or ice goggles
• Sunblock cream or lotion
• Lipstick cream
• First aid kit
• Camera + films with spare batteries
• Passport book
• A day pack
• A rucksack or safari bag

FOR DRINKING:

• Drinking water bottle (NALGEN) or any other brand like SIGG (optional)
• Camel pack

Note: These items can be hired in Arusha before your trek. Most items mentioned above can be hired for 10-15 dollars for the whole trek.