Walking distance: 10 km Time: 5-7 hours Altitude gain: 135 m.
In the morning you will start climbing up towards the Lava Tower, a 100 m/300 ft volcanic plug. Even the short heather disappears altogether to reveal the rocky ground of the lava ridges.
Lunch break near the Lava Tower you descend to the Barranco Valley. Sheltered by towering cliffs and is much greener.
The Barranco Camp the most spectacular campsite of this route, with fantastic views of Kibo, the Western Breach and the first of the southern glaciers.
Walking distance: 10 km Time: 5-7 hours Altitude gain: 135 m.
In the morning you will start climbing up towards the Lava Tower, a 100 m/300 ft volcanic plug. Even the short heather disappears altogether to reveal the rocky ground of the lava ridges.
Lunch break near the Lava Tower you descend to the Barranco Valley. Sheltered by towering cliffs and is much greener.
The Barranco Camp the most spectacular campsite of this route, with fantastic views of Kibo, the Western Breach and the first of the southern glaciers.
Walking distance: 5.5 km Time: 4-5 hours Altitude gain: 55 m
Early in the morning you will tackle the Barranco Wall for 1:30hrs. It is strenuous to climb and very steep.
The wall is exposed and you will use your hands to steady yourself, but you can pretty much walk all the way to the top and have a breathtaking view of kibo peak.
From there it's 2 hrs over volcanic scree to Karanga Valley Camp it is a green oasis, albeit a cold, windy one.
It is on the other side of the valley, spend the afternoon resting, exploring, the iridescent, malachite sunbirds that live there.
Walking Highlights
• open and windswept • malachite sunbirds • alpine desert • ridge • volcanic scree • Kibo peak • Karanga Valley
Where will we Sleep?
Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga Camp - Barafu Huts (4680 m)
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
Marangu Rain Forest
Walking distance: 3.5 km Time: 4-5 hrs Altitude gain: 640 m
Today the walk is short but on steep path increasinlgy inhospitable landscape on the left will be Southern Glaciers. Lunch will be at Barafu Camp.
The advantage of the extra night at Karanga is give you plenty of time to rest, eat, acclimatise, recover and prepare for the summit attempt.
Barafu Camp is perched on a ridge in a landscape of barren and bleak.
Walking Highlights
• Hills • Valley • Ridge • Barren and bleak landscape • creeks
Where will we Sleep?
Barafu Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
Walking Highlights
• Hills • Valley • Ridge • Barren and bleak landscape • creeks
Day 7: Summit (5895 m)
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
Walking distance: 5.5 km(up) + 15 km Time: 10hrs+
Wake up at 11.00 and 11.30 pm. Get ready with your gear and have break fast. Around midnight start the hike to the summit you will see strings of little lights for climbers ahead of you.
As steep as the slope is the path itself isn't that bad. Take all the time you need.
There are two landmarks that are resting points only minutes. Then 1:30hrs after leaving the cave rocks appear on the path a bit slippery called Jamaican Rocks. Its another 1:30hrs to reach Uhuru Peak.
Descend for Lunch at barafu camp. You have no choice but to pack up your gear and keep going 3hrs to the Millenium Camp or Mweka Huts.
Wlaking Highlights
• Uhuru Peak • crater rim • Glaciers • Sunrise At Africa Highest Point • breath Taking Views.
Where will we Sleep?
Millenium Camp or Mweka Huts
Dinner and overnight at Millenium Camp or Mweka Huts.
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
Walking Highlights
• Uhuru Peak • crater rim • Glaciers • Sunrise At Africa Highest Point • breath Taking Views.
Day 8: Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
Walking distance: 20 km Time: 5 hrs
After beakfast you set continue descending down. The path is already known so its just getting down to the mweka gate.
At the gate you'll have to clear more formalities, but eventually you will say good bye to your guides and you climb into the vehicle waiting for you and be carried away to your hotel for hot showers and cold beers.
Where will we Sleep?
Arusha Tourist Inn
After a hard treck of kilimanjaro drive back to Arusha you will spend the night at Arusha tourist inn hotel.
Amenities:
• Rooms, all with Tv. • Private bathroom. • Wi-Fi. • Hot shower. • Breakfast Included.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Sokoine road
End point
Sokoine road
Pickup details
We pick up all travelers from any hotels in Arusha.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
