On arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport with a code JRO, our guide will meet you and drive to your hotel in Arusha.

You will get a chance for briefing, checking on your pack list and introduction about your trek.

Departing from Arusha a 1-hour drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate.

We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many
crews prepare for the journey ahead.

Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife.

At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

Distance: 10.75km /7MI
Time: 5-6 hrs
Vegetation: Rainforest
Elevation: 1,811m/5,942ft to 3,021m/9911ft
Altitude gained: 1,210m

After a good night sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge.

The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.

Distance: 5.3km/3ml
Time: 4-5 hrs
Vegetation: Moorland
Elevation: 3,021m/9911ft to 3,839m/12,595ft
Altitude gained: 818m

Although you will end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization.

From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak. Then continue, Southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft).

Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.

Distance: 10.75km/6mI
Time: 5-6 hrs
Vegetation: Semi-Desert
Elevation: 3,839m/12,595ft to 3,986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 147m

After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall. Then to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail.

This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease.

We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles.

An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night.
Overnight at Barafu Camp

Distance: 8.5km/5ml
Time: 6-8 hrs
Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Elevation: 3,986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft to 4,662m/15,295ft
Altitude gained: 676m

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight around 1 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the
trek.
We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that
lies ahead.

With a switchback motion in a northwestern direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here.

Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.

Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!

After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment.

We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain.

Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

Vegetation: Arctic, Snow Capped Summit
Elevation: 4,662m/15,295ft to 5,895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1,233m
Descent to 3,106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2,789m

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye.

We continue the descent down to the Mweka Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.

From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!

Distance: 9.1km/6ml
Time: 3-4hrs
Vegetation: Rainforest
Elevation: 3,106m/10,190ft to 1,633m/5,358ft
Altitude lost: 1,473m