Upon arrival at the airport you will meet by our representative who will introduce you to this beautiful country, Tanzania. After meet and greet you will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi. You will have rest, checking you’re hiking gears and wait for the exciting trekking ahead.
Main destination: Tanzania
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel in Arusha or Moshi
Meals Plan: Bed and breakfast.
The day begins with a drive from your accommodation whether in Moshi or Arusha to the gate for park check inn formalities. Then we proceed to the starting point passing through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe gate. Start your hike with your mountain supporter’s crew through a route that follows a forestry track through the rainforest before steepening between the Lonzo and Umbwe Rivers surrounded with huge trees. The beautiful trees provide with you a chance to spot colobus and blue monkey calling from the branches above. In the range of 5-7 hours you will reach at Umbwe Cave Camp. Earn some rest in your tents waiting for dinner to be served and enjoy an overnight.
Meals Plan: Lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Camping (tents)
After breakfast you will proceed with the hike leaving aside the rainforest toward moorland landscape with rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation. As we gain elevation, the glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. Trekking through the narrow Umbwe ridge until it begins to flatten close to the Barranco valley. Other trekkers from other routes including Machame, Lemosho and Shira all Camp here and thus you will see the camp is pretty busy. Your second night at the mountain will be at this Camp.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Camping (tents)
A leisure breakfast will be at your camp before proceeding with your trek toward Karanga Camp, a short trek that will take almost 3 hours or so. From the top of the Barranco Wall you will cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One steeper climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization. No technical skills are required but all you will need to use four limbs to scramble to the top. The dinner will be served here followed with a well resting time at your camp.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Camping (tents)
Leaving Karanga Camp you will hit the junction that connects with Mweka trail, leave aside the junction and continue up to the rocky section to Barafu. Here you will be completing the southern circuit that offers the summit view from many different angles. The view of the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi from this camp are incredible. You will arrive at the camp for lunch, followed by enough time to rest and a final preparation of your gear as you will start the summit attempt at the midnight, your cameras, headlamp and all batteries etc. to be sure that all are okay. Dinner will be served early today.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Camping (tents)
In the middle of the night you will wake up for some snacks and hot tea or coffee. Then you will start the trek to the summit, a very mostly physical and mentally challenging part of the trek. With some short breaks you will hike in the darkness for several times, and it’s where you will use your headlights. As you are approaching Stella Point you will be rewarded with an amazing sunrise coming over Mawenzi peak. Reaching at Stella point (5,739 m) you will have another time of walking toward the roof top of Africa, Uhuru Peak. Pole pole (Walking Slowly) you will now reach at the peak (Uhuru Peak 5895m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and Africa. Because of the weather you will spend a short time here for the photos, later you will start walking and descend back to Barafu camp for some rest and lunch before proceeding to Mweka Camp for an overnight, and this will be your last night at the mountain.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Camping (tents)
A well breakfast will be served at the camp, followed with descent to Mweka gate. At this lower elevation, you will be walking through rainforest where it can be wet and slippery and muddy. Reaching at the gate you will check out with park formalities and have your certificates of completion and successful summit. Later you will proceed to Mweka village where your vehicle will be right there for you. At this point you will meet with your whole crew team of chef(s), guides and potters, and a very customary to present those tips before you depart to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Reaching at the hotel you will have a shower and more celebrations. Our trek is at an end and you are free to proceed with your schedule.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch,
Accommodation: Lodge/ Hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
Meals Plan: Half Board (Dinner & breakfast)
Depending on your next schedule, this day is set for relaxing in your hotel. Later you will be picked and transferred to the airport for your departure back home or extension to Zanzibar; else you can depart morning after breakfast for safari. (We can arrange a safari for you or Zanzibar beach experience for extra costs).
Main destination: Arusha/Moshi
Meals Plan: Breakfast
