Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive Tanzania

  Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will be met by a Safari and Trekking Africa representative for transfer to Moshi. Meet your climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Stay overnight at the Sal Salnero hotel in Moshi. BB

• Day 2: Moshi – Mti Mkubwa camp (9,020ft|2750m)

  08h00: After breakfast leave the hotel for the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Londorossi Park Gate for entry registration, drive on to the Lemosho glades to the trailhead at 6,890 ft |2100m.
  12h30: Have lunch at a picnic site at the trailhead.
  14h00: Walk through the forest to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite
  19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Mti Mkubwa campsite.

• Day 3: Mti Mkubwa – Shira (1) Plateau Camp (11,480ft|3500m)

  08h00: Trek across several streams in the heather zone of the mountain and cross the Shira Ridge on to the Shira Plateau where we camp for the night.
  12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
  19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Shira (1) Plateau Camp.

• Day 4: Shira Plateau - Shira hut (12,470ft|3800m)

  08h00: This day’s trek is a gentle one across the plateau to Shira Hut camp on moorland meadows zone.
  12h30: Have lunch at a Shira hut.
  14h00: The afternoon can be used for walks on the plateau which helps climbers to acclimatize.
  19h00: Dinner and overnight at Shira hut.

• Day 5: Shira hut – Barranco camp (12,960ft|3950m)

  08h00: Head eastward to a junction where we continue to Lava Tower Campsite (14,760ft|4500m), then descend to Barranco camp thus allowing your body to adjust to altitude change.  
  12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
  19h00: Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.

• Day 6: Barranco camp - Barafu camp (15,090ft|4600m)

  08h00: After breakfast, hike across the Karanga Valley and ascend to Barafu campsite.
  13h00: Picnic lunch along the trail.  
  17h00: Have dinner and take the day’s rest ready for the hike to the summit.

  Note: An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying overnight at Karanga camp then proceed to Barafu camp the next day.

• Day 7: Barafu camp-Summit (19,340ft|5895m)-Mweka camp (10,200ft|3,110m)

  00h00: Have a cup of coffee| tea and start the midnight trek to the summit via Stella Point.
  06h00: Reach the summit, Uhuru peak, have a short period of photo taking then descend to Barafu camp for breakfast |Brunch and a little rest. 
  12h00: Continue down to Mweka hut for the days and night’s rest.

• Day 8: Mweka camp - Moshi

  08h00: Walk down to the park gate where you say goodbye to the guides and porters, have packed lunches on the way to the Sal salnero hotel for a well deserved hot shower. Afternoon spent at leisure relaxing by the pool.
  Overnight at the Sal salnero hotel where you are booked on BB (Bed & Breakfast)

• Day 9: Moshi-Kilimanjaro| Departure or Safari Extension

  After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked for transfer to the Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight home| further holiday destination.