On landing at the Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), the first journey of your Kilimanjaro expedition will start. After clearance of the immigration and the baggage claim, our professionally trained drivers will meet you at the exit for the arrivals area. Following our laid-down practice, the entire first day of your journey will be aimed at making the journey as comfortable and smooth as possible. Your journey will continue on toward your accommodation in Arusha, in a private vehicle. During the rest of the day, you will have no other preset obligations. Focusing on the rest of the next journey will help you get as much rest as possible, which will help to offset the efforts of your international journey.

Activities: Airport reception, direct private transfer to Arusha.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Dinner.

Today is a key day focused on thorough preparation. After breakfast at the hotel, you begin with a detailed protective briefing with your lead Kilimanjaro guide. This discussion will cover all the pertinent issues, ranging from daily trekking to altitude health management and safety protocol, as well as the route itself. After the briefing, your designated guide will perform a gear check and ensure you meet all the necessary protocols. Any missing items can be rented with the guide’s help. Later on in the day, you can check in with your mental preparation on the trek, which you can do with Arusha’s beautiful sights, or at the hotel. We wanted you to know that this day carries the most weight and relies on understanding and the ability to prepare thoroughly. We will do this so that our clients will have the most successful trip, as well as remain safe and prepared at all times. That is the bottom line.

Activities: In-depth trek briefing, full equipment check, and relaxation.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

We will Mark The start of the journey with an early breakfast before boarding the vehicle Machame Gate. It is located on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, from which, based on distance depends a smooth 2.5-hour drive depends. The guide will then register you with the park, as the porters are busy packing the necessary items. The track then takes us to the amazing montane rainforest. The shade provides cover during the steaming hours, making the tree walking a bit easier. The route gets muddy, so wearing gaiters is strategically recommended. After approximately 5-6 hours of slow, steady walking, you will reach Machame Camp. The entire crew takes a lot of time to serve us, which will include: a rear, warm water to wash, then finally a well-deserved meal.

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 11 km / 7 miles.
Altitude Gain: 1,210m / 3,970ft.
Zone: Rainforest.
Accommodation: Tents at Machame Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, your adventure continues. The rainforest will slowly give way to the steep heath and moorland zone. The first views of the Kibo summit appear as the giant heathers and grasses cover the ground. The trail hugs a rocky ridge, and a few hours later, a small plateau is reached. Climb rests and lunch. You will be taken to a rocky ridge that leads to the Shira Plateau, a gigantic ancient volcanic crater. A final gentle walk will take you to Shira 2 Camp on the ancient volcanic crater, which offers captivating views of the plateau and Mount Meru to the West.

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles.
Altitude Gain: 835m / 2,740ft.
Zone: Moorland.
Accommodation: Tents at Shira 2 Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

It is also essential to our health to acclimatize and to climb into the alpine desert region, where there is little or minimal vegetation. Each person is challenged to reach the Lava Tower, which is 90 meters and approximately 4,640 meters tall volcanic plug that is extremely vital. Gaining and spending time at this height is needed to acclimatize. After the tower, you will have lunch, which will provide a stark contrast to the views of the majestic Barranco Valley. You descend approximately 680 meters, which satisfies the principle of “climb high, sleep low”. Barranco Camp is also specialized and important because the walls that surround this region are tall, and guide plants and trees, such as the Great Barranco Walls, and unique giant senecio plants surround the camp.

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours.
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles.
Altitude Gain/Loss: +795m ascent, -680m descent.
Zone: Alpine Desert.
Accommodation: Tents at Barranco Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

A day filled with excitement and challenges starts with a breathtaking climb up the Great Barranco Wall. Although it may seem a bit scary, it is not a technical climb and can be done using only hands and feet with the appropriate guidance. From the top, you can enjoy stellar views while still being guided. From here on, the trail leads you through a series of ridges and valleys. You will dip into the Karanga Valley and finally make the push to Barafu Camp. It is a dry and dusty landscape. You will reach Barafu Camp, which is in the afternoon. It is the camp located on exposed ridges, meaning “ice” in Swahili. This is where you will rest, have your early supper, and ready yourself for the dusk dinner, which is meant for the peak of the mountain.

Hiking Time: 7-9 hours.
Distance: 9 km / 6 miles.
Altitude Gain: 680m / 2,230ft.
Zone: Alpine Desert.
Accommodation: Tents at Barafu Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Before the summit, breakfast is quickly eaten before the last portion of the summit is tackled. The last stretch is done while powering through darkness. Expectations for this part of the trek should be realistic, since it is the most challenging portion of the experience in every way imaginable. Nicky slips into dimensions of time warps while moving on a trail that consists of scree. “Pole, pole” the locals say. Five to seven hours later, Nicky is poised, with his chest just bursting to sing to Stella. There’s, of course, the orange-tinted warmth of a sun that rises to say that he made it. The view is glorious on the way; there is something new to witness for the always closed eyes of Nicky. One more part is left, an hour at Uhuru while singing minute to minute. The destruction of everything beautiful and the delay of this super important summit are quickly fading into darkness. There is a Barafu Camp below the clouds he can see, calling him for a quick rest. The call of rest is strong, but beyond it, discovering the upper part of the rainforest is Nicky's maximum desire.

Hiking Time: 11-15 hours.
Distance: 17 km / 10.5 miles (5 km ascent, 12 km descent).
Altitude Gain/Loss: +1,255m ascent, -2,795m descent.
Zone: Arctic (Summit) and Rainforest.
Accommodation: Tents at Mweka Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The delicious breakfast is followed by a short ceremony for the ‘goodbye’ for the crew, after which, the final 3 to 4 hour descent to the Mweka Gate situated in the beautiful rainforest is done. While descending, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the rainforest. Once you sign in, you get to enjoy your official summit certificate. The driver is already waiting to take you to the hotel in Arusha where you will get to enjoy a warm shower followed by a crowded dinner to celebrate.

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles.
Altitude Loss: 1,460m / 4,790ft.
Zone: Rainforest.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.