Your journey begins with your arrival in the vibrant town of Arusha. Upon reaching Arusha, settle into your chosen Hotel or Lodge, providing you with the comfort and rest you need before your Kilimanjaro adventure. We’ll arrange a convenient time for a pre-climb briefing and a thorough check of your climbing gear. If anything is amiss, fret not – Arusha’s shops are at your disposal for any last-minute equipment you might need.

Commence your Kilimanjaro journey from Machame Gate (1800m). Pass through lush banana and coffee farms before entering dense montane forest. A stop at halfway clearing for lunch is followed by a climb to Machame Hut (3000m), where glimpses of Kibo’s dome might grace clear skies. (6-7 hours walking)

Ascent to Picnic Rock, granting views of Kibo and Shira Plateau. Continue with a gentler climb to Shira Plateau, where you’ll set up camp near Shira Hut (3840m). Capture breathtaking panoramas of Kibo, Shira Plateau, and distant Mt. Meru. (4-5 hours walking)

Embark on a panoramic climb, journeying beneath Western Breach’s glaciers. Descend to the Great Barranco Valley (3900m) for awe-inspiring plains views before setting up camp. (4-6 hours walking)

Ascend Barranco Wall, reach Kibo’s SE flank with Southern Ice field views. Terrain shifts to scree, lush pockets. Near Karanga camp (4,000m), final water point pre-Barafu. Rest, optional PM acclimatization walk uphill.