Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay. In the evening, there will be a briefing with our climb guide, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

A guide and amounta in support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold anotherbriefing, after which you will travel byvehicle (roughly 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). Afterthe quick formality of acquiring climbingpermits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group continues upwards towards their dropoff point by off-road vehicles (reaching 3,500meters). Here you can see stunning views of the Shira Plateaufor the first time.

The route from your drop off point to your first high-altitude camp Shira 1 featuresa small gain in altitudeand is not too physically challenging. Due to this, you will be able to properly begin the process of acclimatization. By thetime you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you.

This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heedthe following instructions from thispoint on:
Abstain from consuming alcoholand caffeine Drink over 4 litersof bottled water daily (littleby little, frequently Take a Diamox pill to help alleviatesymptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomforta ssociated with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of potentialallergies.

At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude:because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygenthan during the day. Takingaltitude into account, you may therefore start feelingsick and have a headache. Pay attentionto your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptomsof altitude sickness.

Change in Elevation: LemoshoGlades (3,500 m) — Shira 1 Camp (3,505m)

Hiking distance: 5 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) and a light trekkingtowards the secondhigh altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting. When you arrive tocamp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards LavaTower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitudedone in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should takethe acclimatization hikes veryseriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Change in Elevation: Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)

Hiking distance: 7 km

Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Acclimatization hike:Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point end route to Lava Tower (4,110 m)

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

After breakfastyou will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower(4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters.It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude youhave to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descendto Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famousBarranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.

Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Towerand adjust the route, following instead the road for porters.In this case you will not reach an altitudeof 4,630 meters,getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters.
Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Lava Tower(4,630 m) — Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 6–8 hours

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) and a light trekkingtowards the secondhigh altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting. When you arrive tocamp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards LavaTower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altituded one in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should takethe acclimatization hikes veryseriously. They help increase your chances ofsuccessfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitudesickness.

Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Change in Elevation: Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)

Hiking distance: 7 km

Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Acclimatization hike:Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point end route to Lava Tower (4,110 m)

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups).Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a moredifficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike inthe direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent backdown to the camp.

Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp:

Change in Elevation: BarrancoCamp (3,960 m) — KarangaCamp (4,035 m)

Hiking distance: 5 km

Hiking time: 4–5 hours

Acclimatization hike:

Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Destination point end route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m)

Hiking distance:2.5 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

After breakfastyou will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower(4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters.It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude youhave to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famousBarranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.

Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Towerand adjust the route, following instead the road for porters.In this case you will not reach an altitudeof 4,630 meters,getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters.

Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Lava Tower(4,630 m) — Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 6–8 hours
Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting. When you arrive tocamp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards LavaTower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitudedone in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should takethe acclimatization hikes veryseriously. They help increase your chances ofsuccessfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Change in Elevation: Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)

Hiking distance: 7 km

Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Acclimatization hike:Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destinationpoint end route to Lava Tower (4,110 m)

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

In the morning after breakfast, you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640m), the startingpoint for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Our team will set up acamp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, youhave to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day restingand sleeping before night summiting.

Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp:
Change in Elevation:Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Hiking distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoidcrowds of the other groups).Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climbyou can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a moredifficult hike to Karanga Camp, whichfeatures numerous ascents anddescents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. Afterreaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike inthe direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent backdown to the camp.

Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp:

Change in Elevation: BarrancoCamp (3,960 m) — KarangaCamp (4,035 m)

Hiking distance: 5 km

Hiking time: 4–5 hours

Acclimatization hike:

Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Destination point end route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m)

Hiking distance:2.5 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower(4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters.It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude youhave to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.

Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters.In this case you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters,getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters.

Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Lava Tower(4,630 m) — Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 6–8 hours
Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting. When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitudedone in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should takethe acclimatization hikes veryseriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Change in Elevation: Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)

Hiking distance: 7 km

Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Acclimatization hike:

Change in Elevation:

Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point end route to Lava Tower (4,110 m);

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however,the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide forthe entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier ifdesired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continueyour descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, asthere is a high risk of damaging your toe nails.
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak(5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m)
Hiking distance: 15 km
Hiking time: 8–12 hours

DAY 8. DESCENT FROM MILLENNIUMCAMP TO MWEKA GATE

The camp issituated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of theheight and the satisfaction of reachingthe summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gatherto congratulate you, followed by offering you a chanceto share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly,we will presentyou with your commemorative certificates in our officeand provide you a transferback to the hotel.
Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,650m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours

DAY 9. DEPARTURE

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport(if applicable)

INCLUSIONS
Meeting at Kilimanjaro International Airport;

Transfer to the trail head;

Professional mountain crew.

All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid"certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing.

Kilimanjaro National Park permits;

Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees;

Camping/hut fees;

3 squaremeals daily. The menu includesdifferent soups, garnishes fresh fruits vegetables

Modern The North Face VE-25 tents**

Oxygen systemsand pulse oximeters;

First aid kit;

Warm and comfortable sleeping pads (2 inches thick);

Group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockeryand cutlery);

Meeting the group at the National Park exit and transfer to the hotel;

International certificates for a successful ascent;

** During theclimb you will share a tent with 1-2 other climbers, depending on the number of participants. If you needan individual tent, please, contact our manager

INCLUSIONS

Airline tickets;

Visa fees

Meals outside the tour (unless mentioned otherwise)

Personal gear rentals;

Tips for the mountaincrew (USD per person);

Mountaineering insurance.

Transfer to/from airport

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE CLIMB

Small backpack(20–40 liters) for your daily necessities;

Largeduffel bag for your belongings, which will be carried by a porter (80–120liters);

Sleeping bag (designed for up to −15°C);

Rain poncho,a water-proof coveringfor your backpack;

Hiking boots with a water-repellent layer and good protector;

Gym shoes for the first days of the climb and to changeat the camp;

Hiking pants for the first days of the climb (2 pairs);

Waterproof pants;

Warm ski pants (designedfor −15°C);

T-shirts, long sleeve shirts (4–5 pieces);

Soft-shell or fleece jacket;

Windproof jacket;

Insulatedjacket for −15°C is an absolute necessity for the final ascent to the summit;Thermal underwear for active sports (preferably 2 pairs);

Light trekkinggloves;

Mittens/gloves designedfor −15°C for the final ascent to the summit;

Hiking socks (4–5 pairs);

Gaiters for protection againstdust/snow;

Cap/panamahat/hat to protect your face and neck against the equatorial sun;

Fleece hat;

Balaclava for wind protection during the final summit ascent;

Alpine sunglasses or googles (avoidgeneric sunglasses);

Headlamp + extra batteries;

Trekking poles:

Waterflasks (2 liters in total); the flask may be substituted by a water bladder installedin your backpack;

SPF 40-50 sunblock;

Lip balm;

Towel, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush;

Personal medication in case of a chronicdisease;

Snacks and energy bars, chocolate and nuts.

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb isrelatively simple; however,the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide forthe entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier ifdesired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continueyour descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, asthere is a high risk of damaging your toenails.
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak(5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m)
Hiking distance: 15 km
Hiking time: 8–12 hours