Today we have an early breakfast and drive 70 km after clearance with the immigration in Tarakea, along the western slopes of Kilimanjaro to the Londorossi Park gate for registration. Another short drive takes us to the Lemosho starting point. Here we meet the crew and after a brief introduction and a picnic lunch we set off for a 3 to 4 hour gentle hike to the Mti Kubwa (Giant Forest) Camp at 2650m. While the crew prepares dinner, we watch the sunset over Mt. Meru in the west. We spend the night in tents at the fly camp

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Today’s hike sees us leaving behind the forest and leading into the moorland. The trail climbs steadily with wide views over the Shira Plateau. After a 4 hours walk with lunch on the way we get to Shira camp 1 which is at the western edge of the Shira Plateau. Buffaloes and Klipspringers among other wildlife may visit us at the camp. We will spend the night again in a fly camp.

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Today’s hike with 3 -4 hours is rather short. There is a possibility to ascend Klute Peak (3962m) the highest elevation on the Shira Plateau (3 hours). Lunch will be taken at the scenic Simba cave. In the late afternoon we arrive at Shira Hut (3880m). As the sun sets the lights of Moshi, Machame and Kilimanjaro Airport come up in plains far below. Dinner and overnight will be at a fly camp.

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Northern Circuit – Moir Hut 4200m

After breakfast our climb continues towards Lava Tower Hut but soon we branch off towards Shark Tooth and Moir Hut (4250m) just below the Lent Group. The hike inclusive of a lunch break takes about 6 hours. The route offers excellent views over the Shira Plateau and the Arrow Glacier above. Just after the Moir Hut, the plains of Amboseli appear. If it’s a really clear day, one might see Mt. Kenya, some 300km away.

Southern Circuit: Baranco Hut 3990m

After breakfast at 7.00am we leave Shira Hut for a long hike (6-7 hours) to Barranco Hut on the southern circuit. The path takes us through sparse vegetation to the start of the alpine desert. We then branch to Barranco Hut leaving the Lava Tower Rock on our left. Dinner and overnight will be at a fly camp at the Barranco Hut.

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Northern Circuit: 3^rd Caves Camp 3900m

After breakfast we continue hiking along the northern circuit route with the northern ice fields simmering above us. Soon we have left the Lent Group behind us and the Mawenzi, the second oldest of the 3 Kilimanjaro calderas appears. The 7 hours walk takes us past the only water source along the route, the Bofu Camp (3600m), to the 3rd caves at 3900m for overnight in a fly camp.

Southern Circuit: Kaanga Valley Camp  ( 4000m)

Today’s hike is rather short. We climb up a slope after Barranco Hut and descend to the scenic Kaanga Valley. Along the banks of the Kaanga River our crew pitches a fly camp for an overnight. The hike takes between 3 and 4 hours and helps us with acclimatization.

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Northern Circuit:  School Hut (4750m)

Today we walk another 5 hours through the rocky moonlike landscape to School Hut at 4750m. This hut has been renovated by Kibo Slopes Safaris in the early nineties and is now managed by the National Park. The hut is usually not crowded and gives much better chances to rest in preparation for the next day’s challenge. However, you can also opt to pitch tent in the area.

Southern Circuit: Barafu Hut ( 4600m)

We leave the last water point, the Karanga River, behind and move on with the day’s hike which takes us to Barafu Hut (4600m). After a 2 hours’ gentle walk through moorland and dry heather, we will by pass a steep rocky trail. 3 hours on and we arrive at Barafu from where we have a magnificent view of Kibo, Mawenzi and the plains below. Overnight will be at a fly camp.

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Northern Circuit:

After a short night and a hot drink, the final ascend starts at about 1.30am. The path gets gradually steeper finally taking you to the Gillman’s Point (5685m) where we can watch the sunrise over the Mawenzi Peaks and the magnificent northern ice fields. After a short break, we now proceed along the crater rim to the Uhuru Peak (5895m) reaching there at about 9.00am. After a summit photo, we start our descend through the Stella Point to the Barafu Hut where the crew members has prepared a hot lunch. A final 2 hours descend takes us to Millennium Camp( 800m) where we spent the night in tents.

Southern Circuit:

After a short night and a hot drink, the final ascend of Kibo starts at between midnight and 1.00am. This section gets gradually steeper as you zigzag for 5 to 6 hours on the frozen screed or snow fields depending on season before you reach the Stella Point (5700m) at sun rise. From here on the crater rim you can watch sunrise over the Mawenzi Peaks and the magnificent Ice Fields. After a short break, we proceed along the crater rim to the Uhuru Peak (5895m) reaching there at about 8.30am. After our summit photo, we descend to Barafu Hut for lunch before proceeding to Millennium Camp (3800m). The night again will be spent in a fly camp.

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

The final leg which takes about 6 hours starts heading for Mweka Gate which is at an altitude of 1800m. Here we will be awarded certificates of achievement at the end of the Kilimanjaro Climb. The driver/guide will be waiting to transfer us to Sal Salinero in Moshi for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Sal Salinero

Meal Plan: D B

After breakfast, we are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.