Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by staff from Active Kilitop and Safaris and transported to your accommodation. This is also where you will meet with your guides for a pre-climb briefing, gear check and final preparations.

Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2100m) to Forest Camp (2780m)

• After breakfast you’ll be transported to the Londorossi Gate where park registration will take place and you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch.
• The trek begins after lunch and you’ll start climbing through the montane forest to arrive at Forest Camp in the evening where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Forest Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3505m)

• You’ll depart Forest Camp after breakfast and begin a slow walk to aid acclimatization through the forest into the Hagenia zone where the vegetation will begin to thin out as you approach Shira Plateau.
• You’ll arrive at Shira 1 Camp, located on the expansive Shira Plateau, in the afternoon. From camp you’ll have a great view of the Shira Needles and the distant form of Mount Meru.
• The evening will be spent acclimatizing and taking in the stunning views of Kilimanjaro’s western slopes.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3505m) to Moir Hut (4200m)

• This is the day you’ll explore the area beneath the northern icefields, an area almost totally unvisited by tourists with unusual views of Kibo.
• You’ll begin the morning walk away from the moorland of Shira Plateau, heading for the broad upland desert beneath the Lent Hills with expansive views in all directions.
• Lunch will be taken in the camp close to Moir Hut.
• After lunch you’ll have the option to take on a more strenuous walk to reach the summit of the Lent Hills (4700m). Few visitors get to this remote corner of Kilimanjaro.
• Your overnight camp is set against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers and you’ll be able to take in the view, rest, relax, and enjoy dinner.

Day 4: Moir Hut (4200m) to Barranco Camp (3950m)

• After breakfast you’ll continue walking east with the looming form of Kibo Massif ahead.
• You’ll be treated to views of the Lava Tower, or Shark’s Tooth, as you cross a wide valley.
• Shortly before Lava Tower, you’ll turn off towards Barranco Camp where you’ll spend the evening resting and acclimatizing, readying yourself for the next day’s challenges.

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3950m) to Karanga Camp (4035m)

• You’ll start the day with a thrilling scramble up the Barranco Wall.
• Once up the ‘Wall’, you’ll traverse the undulating landscape towards Karanga Camp, nestled beneath the southern ice fields of Kilimanjaro.
• There is hardly any altitude increase to Karanga Camp to allow time for rest and to adjust to increasingly higher altitudes.

Day 6: Karanga Camp (4035m) to Barafu Camp (4600m)

• The day’s trek is along an easy path of compacted scree with expansive views.
• Lunch will be taken at Barafu Camp, also known as the base camp for the final summit push.
• After lunch there’s a short acclimatization walk to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (4800m).
• You’ll spend the rest of the afternoon resting and hydrating, before an early dinner and bedtime in preparation for the summit bid.

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4600m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Mweka Camp (3100m)

• You’ll begin your summit attempt in the pre-dawn hours, following the rocky path towards Stella Point (5685m) and onwards to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.
• Celebrate your achievement at the summit and soak in the panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see.
• You’ll descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and refreshment before continuing down to Mweka Camp where you’ll arrive in the late afternoon for a well-deserved dinner and a final night under the stars.

Day 8: Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1640m)

• The day’s descent will take you back through the lush rainforest where you can savour the sights and sounds of the vibrant ecosystem one last time.
• You’ll receive your summit certificates at Mweka Gate where you’ll bid farewell to your mountain crew and be transferred back to your accommodation for a hot shower, delicious meal, and a chance to reflect on your incredible journey.

Rest and celebrate your accomplishment, knowing you’ve conquered the Roof of Africa.

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