•Elevation: 2,100m → 2,650m

•Hiking Time: 3-4 hrs

•Terrain: Montane Rainforest

Morning Briefing & Drive

Meet your guide in Arusha to check your gear and go through a safety briefing. Drive to Lemosho Gate from Arusha and stop by villages and farms on your way there. Once you make it to the gate, the team gets your permits for Kilimanjaro National Park while the porters pack your gear. while colobus monkeys and exotic birds surround you among the tropical plants, begin your hike towards Mti Mkubwa Camp, a place surrounded by tall trees. The 3–4-hour hike means that you can expect to make it there around dusk. There is no better way to wind down the day than to grab food catered to you and sleep under the soothing sounds of the forests.                                                                                                                                         

•Altitude: 2,650m → 3,505m

•Hiking Duration: 5 to 6 hours

•Geography: Rainforest to Heath & Moorland

Shifts in Geography from Rainforest to Moorland

Last woodland sections climb can be made easier by enjoying a cozy breakfast, thanks to the routine of rising a little early. The landscape morphs into plants like heather, loose rocks, and mountains. These will all be the new views for the people. Lunch & Photo BreakTake a break in the center of the day for hot food and for sighting Shira Ridge along with Kibo Peak from afar. A specialist will show the group some mountain style vegetation. Reaching Shira 1 CampIn the afternoons-Go and set the Shira 1 Camp which is located in the northwestern part of the Shira Plateau. An ideal place for witnessing breathtaking sunsets is on the edge of the plateau above the camp. When darkness sets on the mountain, get to eat dinner in the mess tent.

• Raise the Elevation of 3,505 m from 3,850 m

• Hike Time: 4-5 Hours

• Developing Terrain or Floor Types: Moorland & Alpine Desert Edges

A Soft Approach To Climbing Using Strong Winds Over The Survivor Plateau

Today offers a more soft approach to the climb, specifically across the large Shira plateau, offering astounding views of the Kilimanjaro massif. This approach works in nourishing your body alongside the rest so that the altitude can be topped.

Optional Side Trips

there are other groups who choose short trips to famous places like the Shira Cathedral that can help in acclimatization. Your guide will even focus on climbing higher toward extreme plant species like the Giant Lobelias.

Shira 2 Camp Visit

 It is possible to take a Shira 2 Camp where it is situated about 4-5 Hours to make yourself at ease, have some warm drinks and take pictures of the great sides of the Mountains. In the course of the dazzling night take some time off to admire the night sky which is extremely occupied with starry nights, away from the city life.

• Geographic coordinates: From 3,850 meters to 4,600 meters (Lava Tower), back east to Barranco Camp at 3,960 m.

• Climbing Duration: 6 – 8 hours range.

• Weather: Features of a Moorland Valley and high-altitude Desert.

Critical Prevention Day in Altitude Changes.

Ascend at daybreak to Lava Tower 4,600 m where you will be instructed to once again, go one step further than your campsite for quick adaptation.Have a meal in the absolutely sterile and silence claiming mountain desert which can be described as ‘lunar’ while climbing this tower. The Movement Towards Barranco Valley From there, you will go down to Barranco Valley where you will view a variety of gigantic Senecio’s as well as lobelia plants.This allows aiding your body to get accustomed to the variations in height, bettering your chances of succeeding on the next attempt. Barranco Camp is easily agreed to be amongst the best places to gaze at especially due to the Breach Wall which is set to the southwest direction. Discussions in the evenings turn towards and focus on climbing up the Barranco Wall on the following day.

•Elevation: 3,960m → 4,035m

•Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

•Terrain: Steep Rock Scramble & Moorland

An Early Morning Endeavor – the Barranco Wall

The Barranco Wall can be done first with the purpose of scrambling and requires some use of the hands, but does not need any technical climbing ability. If one climbs on the wall, they can see the southern glaciers of Kilimanjaro and the plains beneath.

Accomplished in a Short Time but Gives Good Omnis Once the Wall is crossed, one has to walk over a number of ridges and into a few valleys in order to reach the Karanga Camp around Noon or Sharlott after noon. One can have lunch and take rest; the day is made short on purpose for acclimatization.

•             Elevation: 4,035m – 4,673m

•             Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hrs

•             Terrain: Rock and Sparse Alpine Desert

Gradual Climb

Continue on the vast and dry landscapes for Barafu Camp which is the last stop before summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. The altitude sickness is a bit overpowering however, Mawenzi Peak and Kibo summit are visible from Barafu Camp. Apex Night Preparation Bear in mind that it is essential to reach early in the afternoon so that you are able to rest and hydrate otherwise the summit will be impossible to reach. In the previous phase, retire early after having an early dinner. You shall be made to wake around 11 PM with a target to reach the Uhuru Peak.

• Height: 4673m → 5895m (Rutzuru Peak) → ~3100m (Mweka Camp)

• Duration: 7 to 8 Hours Going Up, 5 Hours to 6 Hours Going Down

• Type of Terrain: Volcanic Scree, Moorland, Crater Rim

The trek begins in the wilderness with regards to start time, and the path is exceedingly steep as well as headlamp reliant, and follows a meandering approach. Stella points craters ring which is about (5756m) reaches into the staggering Africans sun.

Reaching the Uhuru Peak You look at the Africa from the greatest altitude of Africa as you gaze down from the Uhuru peak that is located at 5895 meters, and if all goes well at all, you will be able savor at Twig for breathing the lifetime views of Africa once reached. Feel free along afterward to take photos and ld kr ‘s while you tour round the stunning sites.

The Mweka Camp Descent:

We will go down again to the Barafa camp where we will eat and rest for a while afterwards continue going dowm to the mweka camp which is approximately located at around 3100 m. Mweka Camp is located at a lower elevation where oxygen concentration is higher and temperatures are relative warm which enhances recovery.

- Elevation: 3,100m down to Mweka Gate 1,640m

- Trekking Time: 3 - 4 Hours

- Landscape: montane forest

The Last Hike Down

After eating breakfast we will take another long and easy walk back to Mweka Gate through the montane forests.Take in the last insights of the ecosystems around theashadow of Kilimanjaro mountain that are now full of birds and smaller animals.

Achievement Recognition

There you will check out of the park and also receive your climbing certificate which confims that you reached the highest point.Enjoy the time with your guides and porters as they thank you and recount their experiences in the trek.

Travel Back to Arusha We have our own car that will drive you back to Arusha (Moshi) where you will first take a nice warm bath and later on enjoy a hearty meal. You may also further extend your trip by going on a Tanzania safari in the Serengeti River or the Ngorongoro crater or the other beautiful national parks.