Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha
Pick-up from Nairobi after breakfast
Drive to Arusha via Namanga border for immigration formalities
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight at Arusha hotel
Day 2: Arusha – Machame
Early departure to Kilimanjaro National Park
Trek to Machame campsite
Hiking time: approximately 6 hours
Overnight in tents
Altitude: 3,100 m
Day 3: Machame – Shira
Breakfast at camp
Hike to Shira Hut
Trek through rainforest and rocky ridges
Approximate hiking time: 4 hours
Overnight at Shira campsite
Altitude: 3,658 m
Day 4: Shira – Barranco
Hike from Shira to Barranco
Pass Lava Tower and Arrow Glacier junction
Approximate hiking time: 6 hours
Overnight at Barranco campsite
Altitude: 3,860 m
Day 5: Barranco – Barafu
Trek through Karanga Valley
Connect to Mweka trail
Continue to Barafu Hut
Approximate hiking time: 8 hours
Dinner and overnight at Barafu campsite
Altitude: 4,600 m
Day 6: Barafu – Mweka via Stella Point and Uhuru Peak
Early morning ascent to Stella Point (5,745 m)
Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m)
Descend to Mweka Hut
Approximate descent time: 5 hours
Dinner and overnight at Mweka campsite
Day 7: Mweka – Arusha
Descend to Mweka Park Gate
Hiking time: approximately 4 hours
Transfer back to Arusha
Overnight in Arusha
Day 8: Arusha – Nairobi
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to Nairobi by shuttle
Arrival at approximately 1:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Pricing
The following are included in the package cost:
Accommodation as stated
Park and rescue fees
Guides, porters, and cook services
Meals during the climb
Drinking water
Summit emergency oxygen
Transfers
Not included:
Tanzania visa (USD 50 per person)
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Tips