Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Under The Shade Safari Lodge in Moshi. Relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.

In the evening, meet your mountain guide for a detailed climb briefing, equipment inspection, and safety orientation.

Accommodation: Under The Shade Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Rongai Gate near the Kenyan border. Following registration, begin your trek through farmland, pine forest, and natural woodland. The trail is quiet and peaceful, offering a gentle introduction to the climb.

As you gain altitude, enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside before arriving at Simba Camp.

Altitude: 1,950m – 2,600m
Hiking Time: 4–5 Hours
Accommodation: Simba Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today's route steadily ascends across open moorland with increasingly impressive views of Kibo Peak. The trail is gradual, allowing climbers to maintain a comfortable pace while acclimatizing to the altitude.

Arrive at Second Cave Camp in the afternoon with spectacular mountain scenery surrounding the camp.

Altitude: 2,600m – 3,450m
Hiking Time: 3–4 Hours
Accommodation: Second Cave Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Continue ascending through the alpine zone as the landscape becomes more rugged and dramatic. The trail becomes steeper in sections but rewards climbers with magnificent views of Mawenzi Peak.

The afternoon is spent relaxing and acclimatizing at Kikelewa Camp.

Altitude: 3,450m – 3,630m
Hiking Time: 4–5 Hours
Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a relatively short but rewarding hike to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, situated beneath the dramatic spires of Mawenzi Peak. This camp is considered one of the most scenic on Kilimanjaro.

The remainder of the day is dedicated to acclimatization and rest before the summit phase.

Altitude: 3,630m – 4,330m
Hiking Time: 3–4 Hours
Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today's trek crosses the vast alpine desert known as "The Saddle" between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The terrain is barren and dramatic, providing a true high-altitude mountain experience.

Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon. After an early dinner, attend the summit briefing and rest before the midnight ascent.

Altitude: 4,330m – 4,700m
Hiking Time: 5–6 Hours
Accommodation: Kibo Hut Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Around midnight, begin your summit attempt. Trek slowly toward Gilman's Point before continuing to Stella Point and finally Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.

Celebrate your achievement as the sun rises over the continent before beginning the long descent to Horombo Hut via Kibo Hut.

This is the most challenging and rewarding day of the expedition.

Altitude: 4,700m – 5,895m – 3,720m
Hiking Time: 12–15 Hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Receive your official summit certificate before transferring back to Moshi or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport depending on your flight arrangements.

Altitude: 3,720m – 1,870m
Hiking Time: 5–6 Hours
Meals: Breakfast