• Duration: 10 days (8 days trekking + arrival & departure days)

• Scheduled Arrival Date (Lodging Included): August 2, 2026

• Scheduled Departure Date (Lodging night before included): August 11, 2026

• Route: Lemosho Route 8 days – scenic and less crowded, with excellent acclimatization

• Summit Height: 19,341 ft (5,895 m) – Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa

• Difficulty: Moderate to challenging – suitable for fit trekkers with good preparation

• Accommodation: Tented camps on the mountain, Chanya Lodge in Moshi (first & last night)

• Meals: 3 freshly prepared meals daily on trek. For Add-ons: Lunch included on day tours; dinners on your own in Moshi/Zanzibar

• Support Team: Certified mountain guides, professional cooks, and porter crew

• Best For: Trekkers looking for high summit success rates, scenic variety, and cultural add-ons

• Add-Ons Available: Moshi Town Tour, Maasai Village & Chemka Hot Springs, Zanzibar 3-Day Extension

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our driver will greet you and transfer you to Chanya Lodge in Moshi. Settle in, relax, and meet your guides for a trip briefing and gear check before the adventure begins.

After registration at Londorossi Gate, we start trekking through lush rainforest alive with monkeys and birds. Tonight we camp at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Camp, surrounded by thick jungle.

• Starting Elevation: 7,742 ft (2,360 m)

• Ending Elevation: 9,498 ft (2,895 m)

• Elevation Gain: ~1,756 ft (535 m)

• Distance: ~4 miles (6 km)

• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours

• Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp

The trail leaves the forest and opens into moorland with wide views across ridges and valleys. We gradually climb up to the expansive Shira Plateau, camping at Shira 1.

• Starting Elevation: 9,498 ft (2,895 m)

• Ending Elevation: 11,499 ft (3,505 m)

• Elevation Gain: ~2,001 ft (610 m)

• Distance: ~5 miles (8 km)

• Trekking Time: 5–6 hours

• Overnight: Shira 1 Camp

We cross rolling moorlands, stopping at the Shira Cathedral viewpoint for dramatic panoramas before continuing to Shira 2 Camp, where Kibo Peak dominates the horizon.

• Starting Elevation: 11,499 ft (3,505 m)

• Ending Elevation: 12,628 ft (3,850 m)

• Elevation Gain: ~1,129 ft (345 m)

• Distance: ~6 miles (10 km)

• Trekking Time: 6–7 hours

• Overnight: Shira 2 Camp

A steady climb brings us to the volcanic rock formation of Lava Tower for lunch. We then descend into the lush Barranco Valley, camping beneath towering cliffs and giant groundsels.

• Starting Elevation: 12,628 ft (3,850 m)

• High Point (Lava Tower): 15,190 ft (4,630 m)

• Ending Elevation: 13,044 ft (3,960 m)

• Elevation Gain: ~2,562 ft (780 m), then descent of ~2,146 ft (655 m)

• Distance: ~7 miles (11 km)

• Trekking Time: 6–8 hours

• Overnight: Barranco Camp

We start the day by scaling the Barranco Wall, a fun and scenic climb with rewarding views. The trail continues across ridges and valleys before a final ascent to Karanga Camp.

• Starting Elevation: 13,044 ft (3,960 m)

• Ending Elevation: 13,106 ft (3,995 m)

• Elevation Gain: ~62 ft (19 m) net (with multiple ascents/descents)

• Distance: ~3 miles (5 km)

• Trekking Time: 4–5 hours

• Overnight: Karanga Camp

A steady upward trail leads us to Barafu Camp, perched high on a barren ridge. Here we rest, refuel, and prepare for the midnight push to the summit of Kilimanjaro.

• Starting Elevation: 13,106 ft (3,995 m)

• Ending Elevation: 15,331 ft (4,673 m)

• Elevation Gain: ~2,225 ft (678 m)

• Distance: ~2.5 miles (4 km)

• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours

• Overnight: Barafu Camp

We begin just after midnight, climbing by headlamp to Stella Point and onward to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft / 5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating, we descend to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.

• Starting Elevation: 15,331 ft (4,673 m)

• High Point (Uhuru Peak): 19,341 ft (5,895 m)

• Ending Elevation: 12,500 ft (3,810 m)

• Elevation Gain: ~4,010 ft (1,222 m)

• Elevation Loss: ~6,841 ft (2,085 m)

• Distance: ~8 miles (13 km)

• Trekking Time: 10–14 hours

• Overnight: Millennium Camp

A final hike through lush rainforest brings us to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. From there, transfer back to Chanya Lodge in Moshi for a hot shower and celebration dinner.

• Starting Elevation: 12,500 ft (3,810 m)

• Ending Elevation (Mweka Gate): 5,380 ft (1,640 m)

• Elevation Loss: ~7,120 ft (2,170 m)

• Distance: ~6 miles (10 km)

• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours

• Overnight: Chanya Lodge (Moshi)

Enjoy breakfast and some leisure time in Moshi before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. If you have extended your stay, Hakuna Matata! You are welcome!

Your Kilimanjaro climb doesn’t have to be the end of your journey. We offer carefully crafted trip extensions that let you experience even more of Tanzania’s culture and natural beauty.

Once you have selected the Main Kilimanjaro Trekking Package in the booking link, you will be able to click on your preferred add-on(s) to customize your adventure.

Choose from:

• Moshi Town Day Tour – Discover vibrant markets, cultural landmarks, and daily life in Moshi. Lunch included. (Before or After Climb)

• Maasai Village & Chemka Hot Springs Tour – Visit a traditional Maasai village and then relax with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear Chemka Hot Springs. Lunch included. (Before or After Climb)

• 3-Day Zanzibar Extension – Unwind after your climb with sun, sand, and spice. Includes a sandbar excursion with fresh seafood lunch, a visit to Prison Island & a spice plantation, plus a Stone Town walking tour. Lunch included each day; dinners on your own. (After Climb Only August 12-14, 2026)

Adding an extension is the perfect way to balance your mountain adventure with cultural immersion or tropical relaxation.