• Elevation: 1,640 meters (5,380 feet) to 2,835 meters (9,300 feet)
• Distance: 11 km (7 miles)
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Itinerary:

• Depart from Moshi and drive to Machame Gate.
• Complete registration and begin the hike through dense rainforest.
• The path can be muddy and slippery.
• Reach Machame Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

• Elevation: 2,835 meters (9,300 feet) to 3,750 meters (12,300 feet)
• Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

Itinerary:

• Continue the trek through the forest until reaching the steep ascent onto the moorland.
• Enjoy views of the Shira Plateau.
• Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

• Elevation: 3,750 meters (12,300 feet) to 4,630 meters (15,190 feet) to 3,950 meters (12,960 feet)
• Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert

Itinerary:

• Head east up a ridge and then southeast towards Lava Tower.
• Spend some time at Lava Tower (acclimatization point).
• Descend to Barranco Camp, passing through the "Garden of the Senecios."
• Overnight at Barranco Camp.

• Elevation: 3,950 meters (12,960 feet) to 4,235 meters (13,900 feet)
• Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Itinerary:

• Conquer the Barranco Wall, a non-technical but steep climb.
• Traverse up and down the valleys to Karanga Valley.
• Arrive at Karanga Camp for overnight stay.

• Elevation: 4,235 meters (13,900 feet) to 4,640 meters (15,200 feet)
• Distance: 4 km (2 miles)
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Itinerary:

• Ascend to the intersection of the Mweka Trail.
• Continue up to Barafu Camp.
• Rest, have an early dinner, and prepare for the summit attempt.
• Overnight at Barafu Camp.

• Elevation: 4,640 meters (15,200 feet) to 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) to 3,100 meters (10,170 feet)
• Distance: 5 km (3 miles) ascent, 12 km (7 miles) descent
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest

Itinerary:

• Begin the final ascent around midnight.
• Reach Stella Point on the crater rim just before dawn.
• Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
• After photos and a brief rest, begin the descent to Barafu Camp for a short break.
• Continue descending to Mweka Camp for an overnight stay.

• Elevation: 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) to 1,640 meters (5,380 feet)
• Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Itinerary:

• Continue the descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
• Collect your summit certificates.
• Drive back to Moshi for celebration and rest.

The final day is dedicated to airport transfers. Breakfast is included at our hotel. Team members will be shuttled to
the airport depending on flight times.