Day 0: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport.

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport, where you’ll be met by our Let’s Discover Africa’s representative and transferred to the Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha City, just 50 km from the airport. Gran Melia is a five star hotel with an exclusive view of Mount Meru, the second highest peak after Kilimanjaro. Relax and unwind in style when you settle into your lavish lodge, nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru.

Accommodation at: Gran Melia Hotel

Meal Type: Full Board.

Day 1: Arusha to Machame Gate (1817m/5961 ft), Machame Camp (3021m/ 9911 ft)

After breakfast, our Kilimanjaro adventure begins with a morning departure from Arusha, Tanzania, where we take on a scenic drive to the Machame Gate approximately 86 km, the starting point of the Machame Route. After all formalities are completed, trekkers hike through dense rainforest, where they may encounter exotic wildlife and lush vegetation. The day ends at Machame Camp, the first overnight stop on the journey.

• Distance Covered: 11km/ 7.2 miles
• Vegetation Type: Rainforest
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Accommodation: Experience accommodation in a 2 person spacious tent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Machame Camp (3021m/ 9911 ft) to Shira Camp (3830m/ 12566 ft)

Rising with the first light of dawn, we greet Day 2 of our Kilimanjaro expedition with eager anticipation. After a hearty breakfast to fuel our bodies for the day ahead, we bid farewell to Machame Camp and  our ascent continued through the rainforest, gradually ascending towards the heath and moorland zones. Trekkers emerge from the forest into the expansive Shira Plateau, offering panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic peaks. The day ends at Shira Camp, situated in a stunning alpine desert setting. Upon arrival at Shira Camp, our dedicated team  has already set up our spacious tents, providing a comfortable and welcoming retreat after a day of adventure.

• Distance Covered: 4.5km/ 3 miles
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Vegetation Type: Moorland

Accommodation: Experience accommodation in a 2 person spacious tent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Shira Camp (3830m / 1566 ft) to Barranco Camp (3972m/ 13031 ft) via Lava Tower

Today, our Kilimanjaro expedition takes us from the rugged beauty of Shira Camp to the breathtaking vistas of Barranco Camp, with ascending to Lava Tower for acclimatization. After a rest at Lava Tower, trekkers descend into the Barranco Valley, passing beneath the towering Barranco Wall. The day ends at Barranco Camp, located  in a scenic valley beneath the imposing rock face. Our team ensures that our spacious tents are set up, providing a comfortable and welcoming retreat for the night.

• Distance Covered: 10km/ 6.2 miles
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
• Vegetation Type: Semi-Desert

Accommodation: Experience accommodation in a 2 person spacious tent

Meal Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3972m /13031 ft) to Karanga Camp (3963m /13002 ft)

After breakfast, the day begins with an exhilarating scramble up the Barranco Wall, as we conquer the Barranco Wall, we are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the rugged peaks of Kilimanjaro and the lush valleys below. Trekkers descend into the Karanga Valley, where they are greeted by rocky terrain and stunning vistas. The day ends at Karanga Camp, a crucial acclimatization point on the journey. Upon arrival at Karanga camp, our team ensures that our spacious tents are set up, providing a comfortable and welcoming retreat after a day of adventure.

• Distance Covered: 8.5km /5.3 miles
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
• Vegetation Type: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Experience accommodation in a 2 person spacious tent

Meal Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963m /13002 ft) to Barafu Camp ( 4640m /15223 ft)

As we bid farewell to Karanga Camp, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the mountain, the trail ascended towards Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit bid. As we bid farewell to Karanga Camp, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the mountain, we embark on a challenging trek through rocky terrain and alpine desert landscapes. The trail ascends steadily towards Barafu Camp, offering panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s towering peaks and the vast African plains below. Upon arrival at Barafu Camp, our team ensures that our spacious tents are set up, providing a comfortable and welcoming sanctuary amidst the wilderness.

• Distance Covered: 3km /1.9 miles
• Hiking Hours: 3-4 hours
• Vegetation Type: 

Accommodation: Experience accommodation in a 2 person spacious tent

Meal Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Summit Day – Barafu Camp (4640m /15223 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895m /19340 ft)  to Mweka Camp (1630m /5348 ft)

Today, the adventure begins in the early hours of the morning, with trekkers taking on the challenging ascent to Uhuru Peak. After hours of trekking, trekkers reach the summit of Kilimanjaro, where they are greeted by breathtaking panoramic views. The descent begins, with trekkers making their way back to Barafu Camp before continuing down to Mweka Camp for the night.

• Distance Covered: 5 km /3 miles ascent, 12 km /7.5 miles descent
• Vegetation Type: Arctic to Rainforest.
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent.

Accommodation: Experience accommodation in a 2 person spacious tent

Meal Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7:   Mweka Camp (3080m/10105 ft) to Mweka Gate (1630 m/5348 ft) to Arusha

As the final day of our Kilimanjaro climbing expedition, we bid farewell to the majestic mountain and began our descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where our adventure came to an end. Descending through the rainforest, we reach Mweka Gate, marking the end of the expedition. At the Mweka gate, farewells are exchanged with guides and team members before departing for Arusha. After all the paperwork was done, we were awarded our Kilimanjaro certificate. We depart from Mweka Gate and transfer to our hotel in Arusha, carrying with us a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that we have conquered one of the world’s highest peaks and forged bonds that will last a lifetime.

• Distance Covered: 10km / 6 miles
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Vegetation Type: Rainforest,
• Meal Type: Breakfast.