From Moshi to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, you drive through the picturesque mountain village.Delete my comment(s) on this.pic.twitter. While our permits are processed we will take the time to observe all the activity of the operations, where many crews are getting everything ready for the journey ahead Enjoy the picturesque rainforest landscape and windy trails as your guide explains to you the native plant and animal life, and natural wildlife. However, its lowest elevation from here makes the land trail quite muddy and slippery. Gaiters: Yes Trekking Poles: Yes to Both (We definitely recommend them here)
DISTANCE : 4.8KM
TIME TAKEN : 3-4 HRS
HABITAT : RAINFOREST

After a restful night and a filling breakfast, we continue our hike from the rain forest into the rising path, and with the forest now behind us, the road climbs continuously, and with distant eyes we ascend to the edge of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.

DISTANCE : 7.9KM
TIME TAKEN :4-6HRS
HABITAT :MOORLAND

Full day spent to explore the Shira plateau. An easy walk east, towards Kibo, with the destination on this day is to approach the area below the Kibo crater wall. The last part of the walk is across the plateau that leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows, by a stream below the Shira plateau. From here we move to Moir Hut, a site not commonly used on the foundations of Lent Hills. Lent Hills has several walks to offer and is excellent for acclimatising. Shira is one of the tallest plateaus in the world.

DISTANCE : 6.9KM
TIME TAKEN : 5-7HRS
HABITAT: MOORLAND

The elevation probably remains about the same as it was in the morning, but this day is very significant for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we then continue east via a ridge, passing the junction in the direction of the Kibo peak before continuing south eastwards to the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth”(elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Almost immediately following the tower, we reach a second junction that takes us to the Arrow Glacier. And finally we continue on to descend and overnight at the Barranco Camp.

DISTANCE :10.1KM
TIME TAKEN :4-6HRS
HABITAT :SEMI DESERT

We head up through the steep ridge to the adventurous bit of the trip, the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, merging with the Mweka Trail. This is one of those impressive days where it looks as if your crew glides over this wall in pure grace, power, agility and sheer strength. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
DISTANCE : 5.2KM
TIME TAKEN :4-5HRS
HABITAT :ALPINE DESERT

We carry on, climbing towards Barafu Camp, once arrived you have then circumnavigated the south Circuit and watched the summit from various perspectives. A pasta dinner and bed to get an early night ready for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
DISTANCE : 3.3KM
TIME TAKEN :4-5HRS
HABITAT:ALPINE DESERT

As morning arrives, the alarm clock between midnight and 2 a.m., the anticipation mounts. This is the toughest part on all sides both mentally and physically.
We stumble towards the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, trying to stay warm and focus on the incredible feeling of achievement that awaits. Then traverse southeast and descend down to the Barafu Route to cross the Barafu Valley to the ridge leading to Stella Peak, up through scree 4 or 5 hours to Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be given with a sunrise like that you have not experienced before during the camaraderie of your short break here. Quicker hikers could get up to see sunrise from the top. Continuing on from here, you should have snow the whole way up your last 1 hour to Uhuru Peak. got to the highest point of Mt Kilimanjaro and the entire African continent, Uhuru Peak!
And, let a moment pass to celebrate this great achievement. We start descending very steeply for our last day on the mountain until we get to Mweka camp where we will eat lunch and take a short break when we arrive soon after at Barafu. For difficult terrain like gravel and volcano ash, it is also suggestible to wear gaiters and bring along trekking poles. A good night sleep in anticipation for your last night on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
DISTANCE : 13.5KM
TIME TAKEN: 5-6HRS
HABITAT : GLACIAL AREAS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT

A sweet farewell ceremony is followed by confirmation of your return charter transportation and is a lovely way to wrap up a magical journey with your crew. Descend the mountain to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. Since the weather will be considerably warmer the land is wet, muddy and hilly, as such we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. Vehicle makes pick-up at Mweka village; transfer back to your hotel in Moshi from the gate.
DISTANCE : 9.1KM
TIME TAKEN :3-4HRS
HABITAT : RAINFOREST