After clearing baggage claim and customs you are met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel.

Today is a free day in Moshi to rest and prepare for your trek, and you can arrange additional excursions such as:

• Arusha National Park - Introduction to game viewing with options for canoe ride on Small Momela Lake or a walking safari.
• Coffee Cooperative and Village Tour - Visit the village of Uru on the slopes of Kilimanjaro which produces some of the world's finest coffee. Get an understanding of village life for people living on Africa's highest mountain.
• Mountain Biking - Day trips are available to stretch your legs and explore the backcountry.

Join a pre-climb briefing with your mountain guide in the evening. Get a good night’s rest, as tomorrow you start off on the Mount Kilimanjaro climb!

Leaving from Moshi, a 45-minute drive leads you through charming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. Wait for your permits while observing the busy activity as crews prepare for their journey. Enjoy the stunning rainforest scenery and winding trails as your guide shares insights about the local flora, fauna, and wildlife. Be aware that the trail can be muddy and slippery at these lower elevations, so it is strongly suggested to use gaiters and trekking poles.

Rainforest Elevation: 1,830 m/6,000 ft to 3,050 m/9,950 ft
Hiking length: 6-8 hours
Hike Distance: 11km /7 miles

After a restful night's sleep and a satisfying breakfast, leave the rainforest behind and continue on a path that ascends gradually. As you move away from the forest, the trail steadily climbs, offering wide views until you reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. You'll notice the temperatures starting to drop as you ascend.

Moorland Elevation: 3,050 m/9,950 ft to 3,810 m/12,500 ft
Hiking length: 4-5 hours
Hike Distance: 5 km/3 miles

Leave Shira 2 and follow the trail into the Alpine Desert. Take the path that ascends to Lava Tower Camp, where you'll stop for lunch. Soon after passing the tower, you'll reach a second junction leading to the Arrow Glacier. Keep descending and spend the night at Barranco Camp.

Moorland Elevation: 3,050 m/9,950 ft to 3,810 m/12,500 ft
Hiking length: 4-5 hours
Hike Distance: 5 km/3 miles

Slowly cross the floor of the great Barranco Valley and climb up the Barranco Wall. Continue trekking along the South Circuit path to Karanga Valley, where the camp is set up for dinner and an overnight stay. This day is impressive as you witness the power, agility, and strength of your crew effortlessly scaling the wall. Spend the night at Karanga Camp.

Alpine Desert Elevation: 4,000 m/13,000 ft to 4,050 m / 13,250 ft
Hiking length: 4-5 hours
Hike Distance: 5 km/3 miles

Continue slowly upward toward Barafu Camp. Upon arrival, you complete the South Circuit, which offers breathtaking views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Barafu Camp is located on an exposed and dangerous ridge, so familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark. Rest and prepare for the summit night.

Alpine Desert Elevation: 4,050 m/13,250 ft to 4,700 m / 15,350 ft
Hiking length: 4-5 hours
Hike Distance: 4 km/2 miles

Starting early between midnight and 2 a.m., this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. Head towards the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, staying warm and focused on the incredible sense of accomplishment ahead. Ascend through heavy scree to Stella Point on the crater rim, where you'll be rewarded with a magnificent sunrise during your short rest. Faster hikers may see the sunrise from the summit.

From here, it's about a one-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, likely through snow. Step by step, you reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa! Take a moment to enjoy this incredible achievement before beginning the steep descent to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a brief rest. We strongly recommend using gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel and volcanic ash terrain. A well-deserved rest awaits you at Mweka Camp, where you can enjoy your last evening on the mountain.

Glaciers Elevation: 4,700 m/15,350 ft to 5,895 m/19,340 ft Descent to 3,090 m /10,150 ft
Hiking length: 11-14 hours
Hike Distance: 5 km /3 miles up - 12 km/ 7miles down 

After breakfast, continue down to Mweka Gate to collect your certificates. From there, you'll be driven back to Moshi for a well-deserved hot shower and a soft bed.

Rainforest Elevation: 3,090 m/10,150 ft to 1,680 m/5,500 ft
Hiking length: 3-4 hours
Hike Distance: 10 km/6 miles

Today you say goodbye to Tanzania with your summit certificate and memories in tow, or, continue on with a traditional Africa Safari or visit to Zanzibar.