• Day 1

  Moshi

  Youll be met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] and transferred to Keys Hotel, an ideal base from which to start your climb. A climb briefing is scheduled for today so that you can meet your guides who will discuss the expedition with you in person.

  The Keys Hotel has views of Kilimanjaro and is a popular destination for climbers. The restaurant offers a buffet breakfast, an a la Carte menu service and occasional barbecues. The bar includes all basic international types of wines, local beers and wines, as well as soft drinks.

• Day 2

  Machame Gate - Machame Camp

  After breakfast youll be transferred to the Machame Gate at Kilimanjaro National Park from where your hike Start. Walk through the beautiful rainforest with dense vegetation, often on a muddy trail, with short sections of steep climbs. The trekking pace is slow and very comfortable, ensuring you have enough time to enjoy the natural surroundings, take a photo and nibble on your packed lunch that we provide.

  Hike through the lush green rainforest from the Machame Gate where giant tree ferns flourish underneath huge tropical trees decorated with OldmanÂ’s Beard (usnea lichen) and pretty flowers including a variety of lilies and hibiscus. Colobus and Blue Monkeys may often be seen jumping between these ancient trees with an abundance of birdlife and these forests are never quiet - an adventure of a lifetime.

• Day 3

  Machame Camp - New Shira Camp

  From Machame Camp the trail continues over steeper terrain interspersed with easy walking. The vegetation changes to increasingly sparse trees and bushes into moorland. There are generally plenty of Proteas and Erica flowers en-route as you gain height along the path. Views of Kibo and Uhuru peak with it's snow-capped summit becomes a regular sight as you near Shira Camp.

  The camp itself is one of the most scenic as it allows views towards the west with Mt Meru in the distance and offer views of Kibo (the top of Mt Kilimanjaro). You often see the most spectacular sunsets from Shira with the clouds below you and the higher mountain peaks peeking through to catch the last bit of sunshine. Just a short hike from the camp is the Shira Caves.

  This makes a very nice acclimatisation walk before you enjoy a sumptuous dinner and good night’s rest.

• Day 4

  New Shira Camp - Barranco Camp

  Today you hike up to 4,630 m (15,190 ft) while crossing a ridge and view the plains far below. Hiking through the alpine desert with boulders scattered around and dust hugging the rocks gives the illusion that you are walking on the moon. At Lava Tower, a big rocky outcrop, you have views of the ancient glacier ice of the Breach Wall on Kibo before descending to Barranco Camp.

  The path passes the "Garden of the Senecios", which features many of the huge senecio plants as well as lobelia plants. Sunset and sunrise at this camp is breath-taking. The sun paints the rocks in front of camp a dreamy red-yellow colour with the white ice of the high peaks shining bright. Looking towards the south you may see the little town of Moshi far below. You often sleep above the clouds at Barranco Camp.

• Day 5

  Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

  Set off after breakfast to cross the Great Barranco Wall, topping out at about 4 420m before dropping to the camp at the Karanga River at about 4040 m. The hike up the Barranco Wall is steep.

  You pass below the famous Breach Wall, the largest ice and rock face in Africa. The Breach Wall climbing route, known as ‘The Icicle, was first climbed in the early 1970’s by Reinhold Messner. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 26 C while evening temperatures often drop below freezing.

• Day 6

  Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

  Today youll follow the path up and across a rocky zone where very little vegetation can be found on the inhospitable terrain. A field of sedimentary rocks litter the ground. Youll leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Continue up to the Barafu Camp. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.

  Amazing views of Kilimanjaro’s two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, are to be seen from Barafu Camp. An early dinner will be served in order for you to get the maximum rest before the final ascent starting at around midnight.

• Day 7

  Summit via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak

  Wake up very early, quick bite to eat and a warm drink before setting out in darkness. The hike to Stella Point is a very slow steep walk on volcanic scree for about 5-6 hours. As you approach the crater rim you will enjoy the most memorable sunrise you may ever experience – the sunrise over Africa!

  Often you see the curving of the earth at this high altitude and the sunrise on the horizon just accentuates it. Keep your camera ready at all times as there are plenty of photo opportunities along the summit.

  Once you reach Stella Point on top of the crater rim Uhuru Peak is in sight. Hike along fairly flat terrain for about 40-45 min to reach Uhuru Peak. Spend a few minutes at the top and get that photo of you next to the sign marking the summit - definitely one for your collection.

• Day 8

  Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

  Youll enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. It is not a rare sight to spot Black and White Colobus Monkeys in the trees as well as Blue Monkeys.Take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man's Beard (tree moss) growing on the giant trees as well as some Giant Ferns towering high over the forest bed.

  The path has many steps leading you down to Mweka Gate where you may find a cold beer or soft-drink to start celebrating your assault of Kilimanjaro.You will be transferred back to Moshi, Keys Hotel, your last night in Moshi and time to celebrate! This evening your guides will meet you to hand out your Kilimanjaro Certificates.

• Day 8

  Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

  Youll enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. It is not a rare sight to spot Black and White Colobus Monkeys in the trees as well as Blue Monkeys.Take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man’s Beard (tree moss) growing on the giant trees as well as some Giant Ferns towering high over the forest bed.

  The path has many steps leading you down to Mweka Gate where you may find a cold beer or soft-drink to start celebrating your assault of Kilimanjaro.You will be transferred back to Moshi, Keys Hotel, your last night in Moshi and time to celebrate! This evening your guides will meet you to hand out your Kilimanjaro Certificates.

• Day 8

  Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

  Youll enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. It is not a rare sight to spot Black and White Colobus Monkeys in the trees as well as Blue Monkeys.Take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man's Beard (tree moss) growing on the giant trees as well as some Giant Ferns towering high over the forest bed.

  The path has many steps leading you down to Mweka Gate where you may find a cold beer or soft-drink to start celebrating your assault of Kilimanjaro.You will be transferred back to Moshi, Keys Hotel, your last night in Moshi and time to celebrate! This evening your guides will meet you to hand out your Kilimanjaro Certificates.

• Day 8

  Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

  Youll enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. It is not a rare sight to spot Black and White Colobus Monkeys in the trees as well as Blue Monkeys.Take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man’s Beard (tree moss) growing on the giant trees as well as some Giant Ferns towering high over the forest bed.

  The path has many steps leading you down to Mweka Gate where you may find a cold beer or soft-drink to start celebrating your assault of Kilimanjaro.You will be transferred back to Moshi, Keys Hotel, your last night in Moshi and time to celebrate! This evening your guides will meet you to hand out your Kilimanjaro Certificates.

• Day 8

  Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

  Youll enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. It is not a rare sight to spot Black and White Colobus Monkeys in the trees as well as Blue Monkeys.Take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man’s Beard (tree moss) growing on the giant trees as well as some Giant Ferns towering high over the forest bed.

  The path has many steps leading you down to Mweka Gate where you may find a cold beer or soft-drink to start celebrating your assault of Kilimanjaro.You will be transferred back to Moshi, Keys Hotel, your last night in Moshi and time to celebrate! This evening your guides will meet you to hand out your Kilimanjaro Certificates.

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