Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m) - Tanzania

Day 01:JRO Airport - Moshi (815m)

Duration: 45 km/1 hr

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International (JRO) Airport you will be met by our local representative and transferred to the Hotel in Moshi. Group Hotel would be simple and clean. In the evening we will have an exhaustive briefing on all the aspects of the climb. 

Day 02: Moshi - Londorossi Gate (2,250m) - Mkubwa Camp (2,750m)

Duration: 5km ; 4-5 hrs

Drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Londorossi Park Gate. From here follow a forest track in a 4WD vehicle for 11 km/7 mi (45 minutes) to Lemosho Glades and a possible campsite. From the Glades, walk for 3 hours along beautiful forest trails to the Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.  Dinner and overnight at Campsite.

Day 03: Mkubwa Camp - Shira Camp 1 (3,500 m)

Duration: 8 km ; 6-7 hrs

The trail gradually steepens, enters the giant heather moorland zone, then crosses the Shira Ridge at 3,600 m/11,810 ft. and drops gently to Shira Camp 1 located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.

Day 04: Shira Camp 1 -  Moir Hut Camp  (4,130m) 

Duration: 10 km ; 6-7 hrs

Trek across the Shira plateau, east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth, averaging 12,500 feet. We immediately veer away from the tourist trails toward the northeast edge of the Plateau to reach Moir Camp. The trek is about 4-5 hours over easy terrain. Moir camp is an isolated and seldom used camp affording views over the Shira Plateau.

Day 05: Moir Hut Camp - Buffalo Pofu Camp (4,025m) 

Duration: 12 km ; 7-8 hrs

Begin the morning trek heading out of the moorland and into the stark alpine desert, on a steep ridge off the main trail, and begin our venture on the Northern Circuit Route. The total trekking time is about 5 – 7 hours. From the Pofu Campsite you will enjoy a magnificent view of Kenya's wildlands to the north.

Day 06: Buffalo Camp - Kikelewa Caves Camp (3600m)

Duration: 15 km; 8-10 hrs

Proceed onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, continuing our circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to ourselves. Trekking time today is 5 - 7 hours.

Day 07: Kikelewa Caves Camp - Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,315m)

Duration: 4 km ; 4 hrs

Trek 3-5 hours steadily upward to reach a placid mountain tarn (lake) at the foot of the majestically rising steep ridges of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro second-highest volcano. The camp here is nestled along the tarn in a protected alcove with magnificent views towards the steeply rising rocks of Mawenzi.

Day 08: Mawenzi Tarn Camp - Outward Bound Camp  (4,750m)

Duration: 7.5 km ; 7 hrs

The trekking time today is 5 - 7 hours, though a relatively easy hike across the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The trek takes you across the massive saddle- the crossing is impressive and the landscape spectacularly stark. The temperatures turn cold as you near the foot of Kibo, reaching Outward Bound Camp after 5-7 hours of trekking. Prepare all your gear for the day ahead, and turn in early to rest. A resupply of fresh food and supplies will reach the camp this afternoon.

Day 09: Outward Bound Camp - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - Millennium Camp  (3,870m)

Duration: 12 km; 10-12 hrs

A midnight wake-up call is the start of a long trek. You begin trekking at 1 am up the winding path of endless switchbacks. It is a steep and demanding climb and we will be walking slowly in the light of our headlamps on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s point (5,685m), a convenient point to rest for a short time and enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. From your camp to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point (5,712 m)) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7 - 8 hours. You will stop at Hans Meyer cave on the way, the famous place where Kilimanjaro first western climber described in his journals. Once you arrive at Gilman’s Point at the edge of the crater, the trail to the summit is less demanding, and is reached after a further 1½-2 hours along the snowy crater rim (depending on the season). After a short time at the summit, re-trace your steps back to Gilman’s Point, then summon your strength again for further descent to Millenium Camp for the night.

Day 10: Millenium Camp - Mweka Gate (1,830m)

Duration: 13 km; 6 hrs

Descend straight to the gate (6 hours), where you’ll have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates. Drive an hour back to town. Overnight at the hotel; bed and breakfast.

Day 11: After breakfast transfer to the JRO airport to board the flight back home. (45km/1hr) Trip Ends!