Distance approx. 52km; driving time approx. 60 -70 minutesUpon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport,
you will be welcomed by our transfer driver and taken to the Park View Lodge in Moshi on the outskirts
of Moshi. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you can either relax at the lodge or explore the town
of Arusha (taxi required). In the evening you will attend a briefing in preparation of the upcoming trek.
Dinner and overnight at Park View Lodge.

Altitude ↑1220m; walking time approx. 5-6 hoursAfter breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel and
taken to the entrance gate of the Kilimanjaro National Park. While your guide is busy with the
registration forms, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb and once this is all done,
your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin. In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain
rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen and moss that carpets the ground and drapes
from the trees. You will hear and with a little luck even spot the beautiful black and white colobus
monkeys in the treetops. After 5 to 6 hours, you will reach today’s destination: the Machame Camp
which is situated just above the tree line. Here, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.

Altitude ↑835m; walking time approx. 4-6 hoursAfter an early morning start, the path steepens. The
landscape changes into heath and moorland and the open landscape allows you to see the impressive
mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the previous day and you will arrive at the New Shira
Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has a breath-taking view of the mountain and during sunset, the
evening sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.

Altitude ↑795m|↓680m; walking time approx. 6-7 hoursToday you will climb about 800 metres, but
you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body
to acclimatise as a height of over 4500 metres will be reached over the next two days. The trek begins
with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes
sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping
Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain: the Barranco Camp.

Altitude ↑680m; walking time approx. 5-6 hoursToday’s stretch starts with the climb of the Barranco
Wall. Safety is paramount, and your guides will assist you wherever necessary. Following the ridge as it traverses up and down, you can enjoy the splendid views of the south glacier of Kibo. In the Karanga
Valley you will have lunch, followed by a 2 to 3 hours climb to Barafu Camp. Once at the camp, you can relax, have dinner and call it an early night.

Altitude ↑1255m|↓2815m; walking time approx. 10-14 hoursAfter a cup of hot tea and a light snack,
the climb begins at midnight. By torchlight, you will climb the screes of Kibo. After 5 to 7 hours of
ascending in the dark you will arrive at Stella Point (5730m), the crater rim of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to Uhuru Peak. Here you will see
Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360 degree view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You
are now standing on the “Roof of Africa”. The simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday, you should arrive at Barafu Camp where the porters and the cook will be waiting for you. After a warm meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 to 2 hours, you will be on your way down to Mweka Camp where supper and a well-earned rest await you.

Altitude ↓1450m; walking time approx. 2-3 hoursThe final leg of your amazing adventure begins after
breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He

will take you back to the Park View Lodge and after a hot shower, the rest of the day is free to rest, relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement. Breakfast Dinner

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport. Alternatively you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on safari or relax at the Indian Ocean. Breakfast