Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by the Kishapui Africa Adventures team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Relax after your journey or explore the town before attending a comprehensive pre-climb briefing and gear check with your mountain guide.

• Accommodation Options:
  • Budget: Meru House Inn
  • Midrange: Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge
• Meal Plan: Dinner
• Extra Activities: Arusha town tour or cultural experience

Day 2: Arusha – Umbwe Gate – Umbwe Cave Camp

• Altitude: 1,600m → 2,850m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
• Habitat: Montane Rainforest

Drive to Umbwe Gate for registration, then begin a steep ascent through dense rainforest. The narrow trail winds through towering trees and moss-covered roots, offering a true sense of wilderness. Overnight at Umbwe Cave Camp, surrounded by untouched forest.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Umbwe Cave Camp – Barranco Camp

• Altitude: 2,850m → 3,950m
• Distance: 6 km
• Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
• Habitat: Heathland and Moorland

Continue ascending as the forest gives way to open moorland. Reach the dramatic Umbwe Ridge, one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic sections, before descending slightly to Barranco Camp, nestled beneath the iconic Barranco Wall.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Extra Activities: Acclimatization walk and photography

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

• Altitude: 3,950m → 4,035m
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Climb the famous Barranco Wall, a non-technical scramble offering thrilling views of the glaciers and valleys below. Traverse ridges and valleys before reaching Karanga Camp, an important acclimatization stop before summit day.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

• Altitude: 4,035m → 4,673m
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

A steady ascent leads to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. Spend the afternoon resting, hydrating, and preparing for the midnight climb to Uhuru Peak.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, early dinner
• Extra Activities: Summit briefing and rest

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

• Altitude: 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,100m
• Distance: 17 km
• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
• Habitat: Arctic Summit Zone → Rainforest

Begin your summit ascent shortly after midnight. Trek through steep scree to Stella Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement before descending to Mweka Camp for a well-earned rest.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Meal Plan: Midnight snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

• Altitude: 3,100m → 1,640m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest

Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to Arusha for relaxation and celebration.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch