The most scenic, high-success Kilimanjaro route.
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Style
- Trekking
- Country
- Tanzania
- Format
- Private
8 days · Trekking
2 stops across Tanzania
- 1KilimanjaroDays 1–5
- 2ArushaDay 8
Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.
Lemosho Gate (Londorosi Gate) to Forest Camp ( 7,800ft to 9,500ft)
Hike through rainforest and heath zones. Arrive at Forest Camp for the night.
Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp (9,500ft to 11,500ft)
Continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. Ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.
Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut (11,500ft to 13,800 ft)
Explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk East toward Kibo’s glacier peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (13,800ft to 13,000ft)
From the Shira Plateau, continue to the East up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As it continues, direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. This day is very important for acclimatization and will help prepare for summit day.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Cam: (13,000ft to 13,100ft)
Leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (13,100ft to 15,300ft)
Leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut(15,300ft to 19,345ft )(and down to 10,000ft)
Midnight continues to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. head in a Northwesterly direction and ascend through a heavy screen towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, encounter snow all the way ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, descent straight down to Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. gaiters and trekking poles needed for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.
Mweka Camp to Moshi/Arusha
Descend to the park gate through the rain forest , where you complete park formalities and receive certificates, then transfer back to your required hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Rates are in US dollars, per person sharing, based on the lodges in this itinerary. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates and party.
2–6 trekkers
per person sharing
Per person sharing, USD; solo climber add-on $320, single supplement $280. Alternate listing in trekking tab: $2,800 per person sharing, single supplement $350. 2022-23 rate: $1,760. Prices are guides and may change with season, availability and exchange rates. See our terms for payment and cancellation details.
Included
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to and from trekking gate
- Transportation to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Two night accomModation pre and post climb
- All meals while trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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