• Elevation: 1500m to 2500m
• Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours
• Habitat:Montane Forest.

Early in the morning after breakfast will drive from your hotel to Momela Gate/Arusha National Park. Here we will do registration and will take a few minutes and then trek will begin, armed ranger escorting us for safety just because along the way we can see wild animals such as elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.

• Elevation: 2500m to 3550m.
• Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours.
• Habitant: Moorland

On this day you will wake up in the morning and have your breakfast then start ascend over a 1000m to Saddle Hut at 3,550m. The trek take you from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb with a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.

• Elevation: 3550m to 4256m to 2500m,
• Hiking Time: 8 – 10 hours.
• Habitat: Semi Desert, Alpine Desert, Montane Forest.

The summit ascent begins in the middle of the night. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater, towards the top, you will traverse the excitingand very narrow crater rim path and rich the summit just before sunrise.

• Elevation: 2500m to 1500m.
• Hiking Time: 2 – 3 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest

After your breakfast in this final day, you walk few hours down through the montane forest area where you will once again see wildlife and beautiful habitat. At the Gate you will be presented with your certificate for Meru Peak. It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

• Distance: 8km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest

After breakfast, briefing, you will be driven to the gate from Moshi, which takes approximately an hour and passes through the village of Marangu. At the gate you will meet your trekking team and complete entry formalities and the commence the climb.Th walking through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment located at 9000 ft / 2740 m. Dinner and overnight.

• Distance: 10km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitant: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone

For t six day trekkers hike to Mawenzi Peak for about 4-5 and back, which is good for acclimatization,but for 5 day trekkers after your Breakfast you will depart from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut.Pass through the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. At Kibo Hut you will be served an early dinner and prepare for summit climb.You will be awoken around 23:30 to start your 1,150 meter ascent to Uhuru Peak.

• Distance: 5.5km / 3 miles ascent and then 15km / 8 mile descent
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours to the summit and then 5-8 hours to Horombo Hut
• Habitant: Glacial zone, high alpine zone and low alpine zone

On this day, begins with summit night. After being awoken you will be served some hot tea then begin your summit ascent on steep and heavy scree or snow/ice up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim at 18640 ft / 5861 m (4-7 hours). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak. At Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) you will take a lot of pictures and then begin your descent back to Kibo Hut, and onto Horombo Hut.

• Distance: 20km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitant: Low alpine zone and rainforest

On this day five after early Breakfast,the descent continues past the Mandara encampment down to Marangu Gate.It takes nearly 20km but usually only takes 7 hours to complete.At Marangu Gate you will be presented with your certificate, either for Gilman’s Point or Uhuru Peak depending on how far you managed to get,It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

• Distance: 6.5km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest

Early in the morning after Breakfast you will be driven from either Moshi or Arusha to Marangu Gate for entry then take a long drive along the Tanzanian/Kenyan border until we reach Rongai Start Point at 1,950 meters. From there the trek begins and follows a gradual and winding trail that first crosses maize fields before entering the rainforest and arrives at Rongai First Cave (2,620 meters) for dinner and overnight.

• Distance: 6.5km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone

After your early breakfast you will hike though the rainforest to moorland, with rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation. The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley.

• Distance: 9km
• Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
• Habitant: High alpine zone

This day is inverse from the previous day, a long but gradual hike from Mawenzi Tarn heading west through the Saddle which is formed between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi, and up to Kibo Hut (4,700 meters).At Kibo Hut you will have dinner and go to bed early as you will be awoken around 23:20 to begin your summit attempt.For Seven and Eight day trekkers hike from Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut and back on day four. They then trek to Kibo Hut again on day five before continuing to Uhuru peak on day six / seven.

• Distance: 20km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitant: Low alpine zone and rainforest

This is the final day from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (1,870 meters),After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Marangu Gate at lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy .At Marangu Gate you will be presented with your certificate, either for Gilman’s Point or Uhuru Peak ,depending on how far you managed to get. It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

• Distance: 10.5km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest

After the early Breakfast in your hotel, get driven from Moshi or Arusha to the Machame Gate, for registration formalities. The climb starts from Umbwe Gate, where the path follows a forestry track through the rainforest before steepening between the Lonzo and Umbwe Rivers.The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. On arrival your tents will already be assembled and dinner will be served in your mess tent.

• Distance: 6.5km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone

After your early breakfast you will hike though the rainforest to moorland, with rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation. The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley.

• Distance: 6km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitant: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone

In this day climb up the 257 meter Barranco Wall. The Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, No technical skills are required but you will need to use all four limbs to scramble up to the top. From here you will follow an up and down route along the Southern Circuit through the Karanga Valley and up to Karanga Camp (3,960 meters).

• Distance: 3.5km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitant: High alpine zone

Day four is short climb from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp at 4,670 meters.Barafu Camp is very exposed to the elements, especially the gale force winds that are common at this altitude. You will arrive at the camp around lunchtime and after lunch you will relax but you will need to get to your bed early for your summit tonight and you be awoken around 23.

• Distance: 4.5km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitant: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones

At 23:30 after being aweken with hot tea and chocolate you will commence hike towards slopes of Kibo.Around dawn you will reach Stella Point (5,739 meters) at the top of the crater rim where you will have a little rest before continue to the peak.From Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) it will take 1-2 hrs.

• Distance: 9km
• Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest

Early in the morning after your breakfast you will start to descend down through the thick undergrowth of the lower slopes Mweka Gate.At the Gate you will be presented with your certificate for Uhuru Peak. It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

• Distance: 5km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone

After the early Breakfast, pack your gear and prepare for the trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2 (3,850 meters).You will be enter the low alpine zone which is characterized by moorlands and grasslands and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge. At the Shira Camp you see the views of Kibo in the North-West and Mount Meru in the East.

• Distance: 11km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitant: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone

After the early Breakfast, we continue to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4,876 meters. Then back down via the Southern Circuit to Barranco Camp (3,900 meters, Although you end the day at a very similar elevation to when you started from Shira Camp, it is arguably one of the most important days on your trek as it gives you a chance to climb high and sleep low which is important for proper acclimatization.

• Distance: 9.5km
• Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
• Habitant: High alpine zone

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, which requires scrambling skills to the top of the Karanga Valley l. We continue through the Karanga Valley (4200m) where our camp will be located. If you are on a six day trek you will stop for lunch at Karanga Camp and then continue on along the Southern Circuit until it joins the Mweka Trail up to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters.Trekkers on the seven day route spend the night at Karanga Camp before continuing on to Barafu. This additional day is beneficial in terms of acclimatisation.

• Distance: 4.5km / 3 miles ascent and then 11km / 7 mile descent
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours to the summit and then 5-8 hours to Mweka
• Habitant: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones

This is summit day; you will be awoken around 23:30 with hot tea and biscuits. The trek up Kibo is steep and slow. It takes about 6-8 hours to reach the top of the crater rim where you will see the sign for Stella Point (5,739 meters) and take some short rest with a cup of hot tea and chocolate. From here you still have another 156 meters of altitude to walk around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters).After reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro and taking amazing photos, you will then descent to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters)!

• Distance: 9km
• Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
• Habitant: Rainforest

This will be the last final day of trekking on the Machame Route. After breakfast, you continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate.The trek is a pleasant one through the lower rain-forested slopes and down to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha where will be presented with official certificates as a successful climber .It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

Depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

• Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
• Distance: 6 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

We will go on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

• Elevation (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

We will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

• Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
• Distance: 14 km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft.We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

• Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
• Distance: 7 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Semi Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, you leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

• Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
• Distance: 9km
• Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

• Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy)

• Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Fores (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft

From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi,where will be presented with official certificates as a successful climber .It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.