Day 1.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Arusha.Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari journey proper in the morning.Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel.
Trek Day 2.
Begin Trek to Umbwe Caves Camp
After lunch at the trailhead, you’ll begin your climb. Hike steep trails through lush rainforest on your way to your first mountain camp.
Overnight: Umbwe Caves Camp (9,701′)
Hours trekking: 6-7
After lunch at the trailhead, you’ll begin your climb. Hike steep trails through lush rainforest on your way to your first mountain camp.
Overnight: Umbwe Caves Camp (9,701′)
Hours trekking: 6-7
Trek Day 3.
Umbwe Caves to Barranco Camp
Trek past waterfalls and giant groundsel trees into the Great Barranco Valley. On clear nights, you may be able to glimpse Uhuru Peak from your camp.
Overnight: Barranco Camp (13,004′)
Hours trekking: 6-7
Trek past waterfalls and giant groundsel trees into the Great Barranco Valley. On clear nights, you may be able to glimpse Uhuru Peak from your camp.
Overnight: Barranco Camp (13,004′)
Hours trekking: 6-7
Trek Day 4
Barranco to Karanga Camp
A steep rock scramble up the Barranco Wall brings you to the rolling ridges of Karanga Valley. Kilimanjaro’s famous glaciers loom in the distance.
Overnight: Karanga Camp (13,231′)
Hours trekking: 4-5
A steep rock scramble up the Barranco Wall brings you to the rolling ridges of Karanga Valley. Kilimanjaro’s famous glaciers loom in the distance.
Overnight: Karanga Camp (13,231′)
Hours trekking: 4-5
Trek Day 5.
Karanga to Barafu Camp
Hike at a steady incline over barren, rocky landscapes reminiscent of the surface of the moon.
Overnight: Barafu Camp (15,331′)
Hours trekking: 3-4
Hike at a steady incline over barren, rocky landscapes reminiscent of the surface of the moon.
Overnight: Barafu Camp (15,331′)
Hours trekking: 3-4
Trek Day 6.
Barafu to Summit / Mweka Millennium Camp
Wake before midnight to begin your challenging summit bid. Stop on the way to watch the sun rise over Mawenzi. Take time to celebrate your achievement and capture some memorable summit photos before descending to tonight’s camp.
Overnight: Mweka Millennium Camp (12,500′)
Hours trekking: 8-10
Wake before midnight to begin your challenging summit bid. Stop on the way to watch the sun rise over Mawenzi. Take time to celebrate your achievement and capture some memorable summit photos before descending to tonight’s camp.
Overnight: Mweka Millennium Camp (12,500′)
Hours trekking: 8-10
Trek Day 7.
Complete Trek.
Hike back through dense rainforest to Mweka Gate where you’ll enjoy a farewell lunch with your group. Enjoy a hot shower and rest in a day room in Arusha Mount Meru Hotel before your evening flight home.
Day room: Mount Meru Hotel
Hours trekking: 4-6
END OF OUR SERVICE.
Hike back through dense rainforest to Mweka Gate where you’ll enjoy a farewell lunch with your group. Enjoy a hot shower and rest in a day room in Arusha Mount Meru Hotel before your evening flight home.
Day room: Mount Meru Hotel
Hours trekking: 4-6
END OF OUR SERVICE.
Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees | Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters |
Mountain tents | 3 meals daily while on the mountain |
Transportation to & from the mountain gate | Filtered water throughout the trek |
Sleeping Mats | The portable flush toilet can be provided for free upon the client’s request. |
Flights |
Items of a personal nature |
Laundry Services |
A doctor for the group |
Tips to mountain crew |
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