Upon arrival, you will be met by our staff and/or mountain guide and transferred to your lodge in Moshi. In the evening/morning depending on the schedule, you will attend a detailed pre-climb briefing, including route overview, altitude considerations, safety protocols, and a full gear inspection.

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: 3-4 hours

After breakfast, transfer to the Lemosho Gate for registration, then the trek begins through dense montane rainforest with high biodiversity—colobus monkeys and exotic birdlife are commonly observed.

• Altitude: 2,100 m → 2,800 m
• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Accommodation: Forest Camp (Big Tree)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail gradually exits the rainforest into heath and moorland zones. The terrain opens, offering early views across the Shira Plateau.

• Altitude: 2,800 m → 3,500 m
• Trekking Time: 5–7 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Accommodation: Shira I Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner

A steady ascent across the plateau into alpine desert. Optional acclimatization hikes above camp are strongly recommended to enhance altitude adaptation.

• Altitude: 3,500 m → 4,200 m
• Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Moir Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner

A classic “climb high, sleep low” day. You ascend to Lava Tower before descending into the Barranco Valley, improving acclimatization and reducing AMS risk.

• Altitude: 4,200 m → 4,630 m → 3,950 m
• Trekking Time: 6–7 hours 
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner

Begin with the Barranco Wall scramble (non-technical), followed by undulating terrain across the southern slopes. This is a shorter day designed to support acclimatization.

• Altitude: 3,950 m → 3,970 m
• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Dinner

A steady ascent to base camp. Early dinner and rest are critical in preparation for the summit attempt.

• Altitude: 3,970 m → 4,600 m
• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Summit push begins around midnight. The ascent to Stella Point is steep and physically demanding, followed by a gradual approach to Uhuru Peak.

After summit, descend to Barafu for rest, then continue to Mweka Camp.

• Altitude: 4,600 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m
• Trekking Time: 10–14 hours total
• Habitat: Arctic zone, Alpine desert, Moorland
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Final descent through rainforest. At the gate, receive summit certificates before transfer back to your hotel.

• Altitude: 3,100 m → 1,640 m
• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
• Meals: Breakfast