Distance: ~7 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hrs
Habitat: Rainforest 🌿
Begin trekking through lush rainforest, spotting colobus monkeys and tropical birds. Overnight at Big Tree Camp.
Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Distance: ~8 km
Habitat: Moorland 🌾
A steady climb brings you to the Shira Plateau with sweeping views of Kilimanjaro’s western glaciers.
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Distance: ~7 km
Habitat: Moorland 🌾
Trek across the vast Shira Plateau with opportunities for acclimatization.
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Distance: ~10 km
Habitat: Alpine desert ⛰️ → Moorland 🌾
Climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Valley beneath the famous Barranco Wall.
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Distance: ~5 km
Habitat: Alpine desert ⛰️
A thrilling scramble up the Barranco Wall followed by gradual ascents and descents into Karanga Camp.
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Distance: ~4 km
Habitat: Alpine desert ⛰️
A short but steep hike to Barafu, the base camp. Early dinner and rest before the summit attempt.
Hiking time: 10–14 hours
Distance: ~17 km
Habitat: Arctic ❄️ → Rainforest 🌿
Start at midnight for the summit push. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend via Barafu to Mweka Camp.
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Distance: ~10 km
Habitat: Rainforest 🌿
Final descent through lush forest. Collect certificates at the gate before transfer back to Moshi/Arusha.
Included ✔: All park fees (conservation, camping/hut, and rescue fees) • Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters • Camping equipment (tents, dining tent, chairs, tables) • Meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water) • Transfers to/from the trailhead • Camping/hiking equipment (tents, tables, chairs – where applicable) • Oxygen cylinder & first aid kit • Kilimanjaro climbing certificate after a successful summit
Not Included ✖: International flights • Visa & travel insurance • Tips • Personal climbing gear (sleeping bags, trekking poles, boots, clothing, etc.) • Personal expenses • Extra hotel nights before/after the climb (unless arranged)
Transfers can be arranged between the airport, Arusha/Moshi, between hotels, restaurants and attractions, either on a seat-in-coach basis, or the private hire of an entire vehicle. All pick-up times are arranged to tie in with flight departures and scheduled tours. Our guides work to this timetable, collecting guests from each hotel en route to their intended destination.
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