Today we leave the rainforest and enter the heath and moorland zone. It is a great day for beautiful views that reach the rim of the Shira Plateau and enjoy the stunning views from the ridge. We may have continuous short breaks, to make your body fit, then later we will camp at Shira 1 camp.

Elevation: 2850m to 3505m
Distance: 8km
Walking Time: 6 hours

What a pretty trekking day! They used to say practice makes perfect. Hence today is acclimatization day and a very short day in terms of terrain and elevation.
We’ll look to climb about 350m/1,148ft very gentle trekking. During this day you will have a chance to explore the Shira Plateau and enjoy a view of Kibo.

Elevation: 3505m to 3840m
Distance: 7km
Walking Time: 4 hours

After the acclimatization you had, now continue ascending to Lava Tower. This is a very important day for your progress up to Kilimanjaro. Then you will receive your lunch when reaching the Lava Tower. Rest a bit and descend to Moir Hut.

Elevation: 3840m to 4600m to 4200m
Distance: 12km
Walking Time: 8 hours

We commence a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. The route follows a series of slopes until we reach Kibo then Buffalo Camp. When arriving at Buffalo Camp, you will have lunch and time to rest ready for the next day.

Elevation: 4200m to 4033m
Distance: 12km
Walking Time: 6 hours

The day starts with a climb up the Buffalo Ridge and down into Pofu Camp, then you will have your lunch there. We continue the Eastward around the Northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave.
Today’s climb is a bit shorter than the day before and you should be feeling better at this point. You will arrive at the Third Cave around midafternoon.

Elevation: 4033m to 3936m
Distance: 5km
Walking Time: 7 hours

We continue ascending until we see a pretty view of Kibo and Mawenzi. From here we continue upwards until we reach the School Hut in the early afternoon. Get enough relaxation and prepare for the summit day.

Elevation: 3936m to 4800m
Distance: 10km
Walking Time: 7 hours

We commence the last day and the more demanding part of trekking. Then we continue taking our way up to the crater rim at Gillman’s Point. We take a short rest and enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi.

We then head on to Uhuru peak. We continue with our journey up to Stella Point and then descend through Barafu Camp to reach Mweka Camp.

Elevation: 4800m to 5895m to 3106m
Distance: 6km to Uhuru 13km descend to Mweka

We finish our trekking through the lush forest as we descend to the Mweka Gate. At the gate, we will collect our summit certificate, then the vehicle will transfer you back to Arusha/Moshi.

Elevation: 3106m to 1640m
Distance: 10km
Walking Time: 3 hours