6 Days Climb Kilimanjaro

Day: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Moshi

Welcome to Tanzania!

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) and meet our driver-guide. Drive to Moshi which is approximately 45-minutes of driving. You will meet our team members for briefing and getting to know your guides. Checking for your climbing gear. Then to be served an overnight  

• Main destination: Moshi (town)
• Accommodation: WeruWeru River Lodge (mid-range accommodation in Moshi)
• Meal and drinks: Drinking Water

Day: Hotel to Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft Distance: 11 km|7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Rain Forest 

Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Camping 
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp 

Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft Distance: 5 km| 3 miles Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Heath 

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Camping 
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco camp

Elevation: 12,500ft to 13,000ft Distance: 7 km | 4 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Habitat: Alpine Desert 

Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend overnight at Barranco Camp.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Camping (mid-range accommodation)
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elevation: 13,000 ft to 15,331 ft Distance: 9 km | 5 miles Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert / stone screen.

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Camping 
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Crater Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka camp

Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,345 ft Distance: 5 km | 3 miles Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Arctic 

Very early in the morning (around midnight 2 am), 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 we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. 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 sleep.

Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft – Distance: 12 km | 7 miles – Hiking Time: 4 hours – Habitat: Rain Forest

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Camping (mid-range accommodation)
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft Distance: 10 km | 6 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest 

On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle with a driver will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the Lodge.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: WeruWeru River Lodge (mid-range accommodation in Moshi)
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight- After breakfast and lunch, you may have time to do the shopping for the souvenir before you take your Outbound flight.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro International airport
• Accommodation: Non
• Meal and drinks: Breakfast, and drinking water