Day 1
Meeting at the airport - hotel. Meeting at Kilimanjaro International Airport (included in the price). Transfer and hotel accommodation in Moshi. Acquaintance with the local guide, a brief briefing, preparation for the ascent.
Day 2
Moshi (950 m) - the gate of Momella (1514 m) - the Mirikamba hut (2515 m). Transfer from Moshi (950 m) to the gates of Momella (1514 m), entrance to Arusha National Park (approximately 3.5 hours). Registration. From the gates of Momella, we begin trekking to the first camp - the Mirikamba hut (2515 m). We climb the forest zone, safari, watch the wildlife, admire the scenery. Trekking time: approximately 3-4 hours, distance up to 6 km.
Day 3
Mirikamba hut (2515 m) - a hut on Sedlovina (3565 m). A short but very steep walk to the second camp - a hut on Sedlovina (3565 m) overlooking Meru Crater, ash cone, etc. After a hot lunch in the hut, we can make a short climb to the top of Little Meru (3820 m) for magnificent views shortly before sunset. Trekking time: approximately 3-4 hours, distance up to 6.5 km.
Day 4
The hut on Sedlovina (3565 m) is the Socialist peak (4566 m) - the Mirikamba hut (2515 m). We get up very early, a steep transition to the Rhino (3800 m), then to Cobra (4350 m) and then climb to the top of the Socialist peak (4566 m). With the dawn, perhaps we are lucky to see Kilimanjaro above the clouds! Then we go down to the hut on Sedlovina, take a short break, and then go down to the Mirikamba hut (2515 m). Trekking time: 12-14 hours, distance 5 km up and 10 km down.
Day 5
Mirikamba hut (2515 m) - the gate of Momella (1514 m) - Moshi (950 m). After breakfast, we move down to the gates of Momella, where our cars are waiting for us. Before returning to Moshi for the night, a short game drive in the park for our team awaits us at the gate. Transfer to Moshi and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6
Breakfast. Day of rest (acclimatization).
Day 7
Moshi (950 m) - Machame Gate (1790 m) - Umbwe Gate (1800 m) - Umbwe Cave (3000 m). To obtain permission to enter the national park, we first come to the gates of Machame. Next, a short drive to the Umbwe gate. The climb itself begins at the Umbwe gate, where the path follows a ridge between two deep valleys through a dense mountain forest. The camp is between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water at this campsite, so we must carry all the water necessary for drinking, cooking and cleaning from the gates. Distance: 9.5 km / Approx. time: 6-7 hours / Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8
Umbwe Cave (3000 m) - Camp Barranco (3960 m). Our path is getting steeper. When you leave the forest along the Umbwe ridge, the route descends a little towards the Barranco camp, which is located in the valley. In this camp you will meet other groups that follow the routes of Machame and Lemosho. Therefore, the number of participants in the ascent will be greater. Distance: 7.5 km / Approx. time: 5 hours / Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9
Camp Barranco (3960 m) - Camp Karanga (3963 m). Our day begins with the descent to the beginning of the Great Barranco (a huge ravine). Then we climb abruptly, up the Great Wall of Barranco, which separates us from the south-eastern slopes of Kibo. It will be a climb above the rock, it is not technical, but long and tiring. Passing under the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head to the Karang valley. From here we have a steep climb from the Karanga valley to our Karanga night camp, set at an altitude of 3963 m. For those who feel good and confident, we will go on an acclimatization trip in the middle of the day to about an altitude of 4200 m, before descending back to the camp for the night. Distance: 5.5 km / Approx. time: 5 hours / Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10
Camp Karanga (3963 m) - camp Barafu (4640 m). Our day begins with breakfast, after which we will begin the ascent to the Baraf assault camp (4640 m), it is from it that you will have the night assault on Uhuru peak (5895 m). Here you will spend the rest of the day gaining strength and adapting to height. Distance: 6 km / Approx. time: 4-5 hours / Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11
Barafu camp (4640 m) - Uhuru peak (5895 m) - Mveka camp (3100 m). We start around midnight and climb steeply to the tops of the glaciers. We will climb the scree for about 4-5 hours, we will rise very high in a short distance. The views are impressive. We should be on the edge of the crater at Stella Point (5739 m), when the first rays of the sun will illuminate us. Spectacular ice cliffs inside the crater surround us, and the view of the jagged peak of Mawenzi and beyond is breathtaking. From here, another hour of walking leads us to the top - Uhuru Peak (5895 m). Next, we begin our descent, returning to the point of Stella, and then descend the slope and return to Barafu camp for breakfast. Having a rest, we will go to the camp of Mveka for a long rest. Distance: 16.4 km / Approx. time: 13 hours - 15 hours / Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 12
Camp Mveka (3100 m) - the gate of Mveka (1630 m) - Moshi (950 m). Pleasant trekking leads us through the rainforest to the gates of Mveka, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates that you can hang with pride! Then we are met by our cars and we return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower, and then celebrate the ascent with cold drinks. Overnight at the hotel. Distance: 9.1 km / Approx. time: 3 hours / Meals: breakfast
Day 13 etc.
This day is the day of your next trip. Hotel morning, fees, breakfast included. If you want and you have a desire to plunge into the next adventure, this and next days, for an additional fee, you are offered:
various safari tours lasting from 2 to 10 days, rest in Zanzibar, day trips and other programs.