First Night in Tanzania
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
– Arrival: Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
– Welcome: Meet our Kilidove Tours representative, who will greet you warmly.
– Transfer: Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
– Evening: Briefing with your guide about the trek, followed by dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
First Day on the Mountain
Hotel to Machame Camp
– Morning: After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate for registration.
– Trek Start: Begin the ascent through lush rainforest to Machame Camp (3,010m).
– Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at Machame Camp.
Shira Plateau
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
– Morning: Early from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,845m).
– Scenery: Traverse beautiful heathland and moorland zones.
– Evening: Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Barranco Camp
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
– Morning: Trek from Shira Camp to the Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatization.
– Afternoon: Descend to Barranco Camp (3,976m) through the spectacular Senecio forest.
– Evening: Overnight stay at Barranco Camp.
Barranco Wall
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
– Challenge: Climb the famous Barranco Wall in the morning.
– Trek: Continue to Karanga Camp (3,995m).
– Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at Karanga Camp.
Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
– Morning: Trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m).
– Preparation: Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
– Evening: Early dinner and sleep, gearing up for the midnight summit push.
Summit Day
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
– Midnight: Begin the summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
– Sunrise: Reach the summit at dawn and enjoy breathtaking views.
– Descent: Return to Barafu Camp, then descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m).
– Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at Mweka Camp.
Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp to Arusha/Moshi
– Morning: Descend to Mweka Gate to collect summit certificates.
– Afternoon: Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha.
– Evening: Celebration dinner and rest at the hotel.
Continue on Safari with Us
Departure
– Leisure: Spend the day relaxing or exploring Moshi/Arusha.
– Transfer: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight or continue on safari with us.