Day 1: Arrival & Machame Gate to Machame Camp (1,640m – 2,850m)
After breakfast, transfer to Machame Gate for registration and a briefing from your guide. Begin your trek through dense rainforest, where you’ll encounter diverse flora and fauna. After a 5-7 hour hike, arrive at Machame Camp, nestled in a forest clearing, for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (2,850m – 3,750m)
After breakfast, ascend out of the rainforest and onto the moorland zone. The trail offers expansive views of Mount Meru in the distance. A 4-6 hour trek brings you to Shira Camp, where you’ll relax, dine, and acclimatize overnight.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower (3,750m – 4,600m – 3,950m)
Trek towards Lava Tower, a volcanic rock formation, reaching an altitude of 4,600m. This is a key acclimatization point. After lunch, descend into the Barranco Valley, where you’ll camp beneath the iconic Barranco Wall. This 7-8 hour day provides stunning views and valuable acclimatization.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (3,950m – 4,670m)
Begin your day by climbing the Barranco Wall, a challenging yet rewarding section of the trail. Traverse ridges and valleys, passing the Karanga Camp before arriving at Barafu Camp in the alpine desert. After 7-8 hours of trekking, have an early dinner and rest in preparation for your summit attempt.

Day 5: Summit Day (Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp, 4,670m – 5,895m – 3,100m)
Start the climb at midnight, navigating the steep, rocky trail under the stars. Reach Stella Point at dawn and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement with breathtaking views before descending to Barafu Camp for a short rest. Continue down to Mweka Camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner and well-deserved rest after 10-14 hours of trekking.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (3,100m – 1,640m)
After breakfast, descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Celebrate your accomplishment before transferring back to your hotel for rest and relaxation, marking the end of your unforgettable Kilimanjaro journey.