Mount Kilimanjaro

Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Today, you will drive to Londorossi Park Gate, where you will be recorded in the Kilimanjaro National Park records. From there, you will commence the trek from Lemosho Gate, hiking through mountain rainforest for three to four hours until you reach Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you will spend the night.
Elevation: 2,100m to 2,895m
Distance: 6km / 4 miles
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Today's trek takes you through the last section of the rainforest before entering moorland terrain. You will journey towards Shira Plateau and Shira Camp 1, where you will stay overnight. The hike typically lasts five to six hours.
Elevation: 2,895m to 3,505m
Distance: 8km / 5 miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

On this day, you will traverse the Shira Plateau to reach Shira 2 Camp, with a trek lasting four to six hours. Temperatures may significantly drop at this point, with nights sometimes reaching below freezing.
Elevation: 3,505m to 3,810m
Distance: 7km / 4 miles
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert

Shira 2 Camp to Moir Hut

Expect a trek of two to three hours through the high alpine desert. You will ascend to Lava Tower and the Shark's Tooth rock formation before descending back to Moir Camp. This day is crucial for acclimatization.
Elevation: 3,810m to 4,206m
Distance: 14km / 8 miles
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

Moir Hut to Pofu Camp

Today's hike lasts five to six hours and begins with a steep incline around Kibo's north face. You will then traverse the alpine desert to reach Pofu Camp for overnight stay.
Elevation: 4,206m to 4,033m
Distance: 12km / 7 miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

Pofu Camp to Third Cave

The journey today is lengthy, taking four to five hours. Buffaloes are sometimes spotted along the route as you cross valleys to reach Third Cave, your overnight stop.
Elevation: 4,033m to 3,870m
Distance: Not specified
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Arctic

Third Cave to Kibo Hut

Today involves a steady climb over the Saddle, a barren stretch connecting Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. You will ascend for four to five hours to School Hut, where you rest before summit day.
Elevation: 3,870m to 4,750m
Distance: 5km / 3 miles
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Arctic

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Today is summit day! You begin around midnight, trekking to the summit via Stella Point and then onward to Uhuru Peak. After summiting, you descend to Mweka Camp, ending a long day of hiking.
Part 1: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 4,750m to 5,895m
Distance: 6km / 4 miles
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Part 2: Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 5,895m to 3,068m
Distance: 12km / 7 miles
Hiking time: 6-8 hours

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

The journey today is lengthy, taking four to five hours. Buffaloes are sometimes spotted along the route as you cross valleys to reach Third Cave, your overnight stop.
Elevation: 4,033m to 3,870m
Distance: Not specified
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Arctic