Kick off your Tanzanian adventure with a convenient pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Settle into our luxury vehicle and enjoy a scenic transfer to your comfortable hotel, After check in at your hotel, a haven of relaxation after your journey. Take some time to unwind, adjust to the Tanzanian atmosphere, and perhaps explore the surrounding area if you arrive early. then follow up with participate in a comprehensive pre-climb briefing with our experienced mountain guide. 

Savor a delicious breakfast at your hotel, preparing you for the day's journey. then transfer to Lemosho Park Gate for registration approximately two-hour drive  while our porters prepare and pack our supplies and luggage before we start our ascent along the forest trail to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite at 2895m. We will stay here overnight. enjoy comfortable accommodation and a delicious lunch, surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the mountain.

Our journey continues eastwards across the Shira Plateau with spectacular views of Shira Cathedral. We cross moorland meadow to reach Shira 1 Camp for dinner and overnight camping at 3500m. By now we will be able to see the stunning glaciers of the Western Breach. It will be colder tonight than the previous night with temperatures possibly falling below freezing.

Embark on a trek across and upwards on the vast Shira Plateau. The landscape here is exposed, with strong winds a possibility. Temperatures can dip below freezing in the early morning hours, Ascend steadily towards Shira 2 Camp, situated at an elevation of 3,850 meters. Here, you might encounter fellow trekkers utilizing the Machame Route. All gentle grade walk takes you across the high altitude Shira Caldera to Moir Hut with fabulous views of Arrow glacier. We will camp here for the night at 4200m.

After fortifying breakfast at Moir Hut, we will climb up to 4600m to the base of Lava Tower for lunch and acclimatization. This will be our toughest day so far and you may, for the first time, feel the altitude. After lunch we will descend again by almost 650m to Barranco Camp, following the “walk high, sleep low” golden rule of acclimatisation. Our descent to Barranco Camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall.

After breakfast starting with a scramble to the top of the Great Barranco Wall embark on a challenging trek that involves a steep ascent along a prominent ridge. As you gain altitude, be prepared to tackle the iconic Barranco Wall, a near-vertical cliff face that adds a touch of excitement to the day's adventure. Your experienced guides will ensure your safety as you navigate this section. then traverse over scree to the Karanga Valley (3930m) beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. We will stay overnight at Karanga campsite.

We leave Karanga campsite behind to meet the junction connecting with the Mweka descent trail. From here we continue up to Barafu Camp. You have now completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. At camp, we can rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be clearly seen from this position.

Awaken at approximately 11:30 pm, fueled by a light meal of tea and biscuits. then start trek to the summit between the Rebman and Ratzel glaciers through heavy scree up to Stella Point on the crater rim. embrace the pre-dawn darkness and the anticipation of reaching the summit. this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. At Stella Point (5732m), we will stop for a short rest and hopefully be in time to witness the magnificent sunrise (weather permitting). We are now only an hour away from the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we descend down to Mweka camp site, via Barafu for lunch. Trekking poles will be needed for the loose scree going down to Mweka Camp (3100m). Later in the evening, we will enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Savor a well-deserved breakfast at Mweka Camp, celebrating your successful summit and enjoying the beautiful scenery surrounding you. departing after breakfast we descend a further 1300m to the Mweka Park Gate to pick up your summit certificates from the Park Headquarters. then transfer to your hotel for rest and arranged airport transfers if needed.