Trekking Holiday Kilimanjaro

• 1

  Join tour Moshi

  Our Kilimanjaro adventure starts today in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post trek accommodation in Moshi - the Weru Weru River Lodge, from where there are great views of the mountain. You can relax by the pool before your briefing with the Tour Leader, who will provide the essential information for your trek to the roof of Africa.

  Overnight: Standard Lodge Swimming Pool Available
  Single Room Available

  Included Meals:  Dinner

• 2

  Trek from Lemosho Glades to Big Tree Forest Camp (2780m)

  After a drive through farmland and plantations we reach the Londorossi National Park Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. We continue from there to the Lemosho roadhead at 2100 m from where we start our trek up the mountain. We will climb steadily through the lush forest of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree Camp (2780 m). Porters will assist throughout the trek carrying your trek kitbag. You only need to carry what you will need for the day - waterproofs, camera, water bottle, extra fleece, sunhat, packed lunch and three litres of drinking water.
  
  Today's ascent of 680 m is expected to take approximately 3 to 4 hours.

  Overnight: Simple Camping
  Your own tent available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 3

  Walk across grassy moorland to Shira One Camp (3500m)

  Today we trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the camp at Shira One (3500 m), from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude today and parts of the route are fairly steep.
  
  Today's ascent of 720 m is expected to take approximately 6 to 7 hours.

  Overnight: Simple Camping
  Your own tent available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 4

  Walk through upland desert to Shira Two Camp (3900m)

  Today we have the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatisation and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our tents will be set up for us at the Shira Two Camp (3900m). In the afternoon we will take an acclimatisation walk to the junction of the trail to the Moir Hut.
  
  The ascent of 400 m between the camps at Shira One and Two is expected to take approximately 5 hours and the acclimatisation trek an additional 2 hours.

  Overnight: Simple Camping
  Your own tent available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 5

  Trek via Lava Tower (4640m) to Barranco (3960m)

  Today's walk is longer and perfect for our acclimatisation as we will ascend to a high point of 4640 m before descending to a lower altitude for the night. Our trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. We reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
  
  Today's trekking is expected to take approximately 7 to 8 hours.

  Overnight: Simple Camping
  Your own tent available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 6

  Trek Karanga Camp (4035m) via the Barranco Wall

  Our trekking today starts with a short steep ascent of the Barranco Wall which leads to an undulating trail on the south eastern side of Kibo providing us with great views of the Southern Ice fields, if we are lucky with the weather. The terrain ranges from volcanic scree to pockets of lush vegetation as we make a gentle descent into the Karanga Valley followed by a short ascent our campsite at 4035 m. The valley is the last water point on the approach to Barafu. This afternoon we plan an acclimatisation walk towards Barafu followed by some time to rest and take in the views from camp.
  
  Today's trekking from the Barranco Valley to Karanga is expected to take approximately 3 to 4 hours and the acclimatisation walk an additional 2 hours.

  Overnight: Simple Camping
  Your own tent available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 7

  Trek across compacted scree to Barafu Camp (4640m)

  This morning we make a steep climb out of the Karanga Valley following an easy path on compacted scree constantly gaining altitude with good views, until we reach our camp at Barafu (4640 m). This afternoon we rest in preparation for the final night time ascent, and plan to get a very early night!
  
  Today's ascent of 605 m is expected to take approximately 3 to 4 hours.

  Overnight: Simple Camping
  Your own tent available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 8

  Kilimanjaro summit ascent (5895m); descend to Millennium Camp (3790m)

  Today we make our final ascent to the summit at 5895 m before descending over 2000 m to our last camp site. It is undoubtedly a long and strenuous day, particularly with the high altitude and extreme cold. We plan to make a midnight start as at this time the scree and potential snow are still frozen and our aim is to have summited and descended before the top layer of scree becomes wet and slippery. Our path zigzags up the scree and after passing Rebmann Glacier, we reach Stella Point (5750 m) on the crater rim. Although at times you may be able to walk for only 10 paces before you have to stop and rest, there is no doubt that it is all worth it when you reach the top. From Stella Point we continue around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5895 m. After time to enjoy your achievement and taken those all important photographs at the famous summit sign, we descend back down the scree to Barafu Camp for a rest and something to eat. It's then a virtual continuous descent down to the Millennium Camp at 3790 m where the air feels positively oxygen rich in comparison to where we have just ventured!
  
  Today's total walking is expected to take up to 14 hours. The trek from Barafu Camp to Stella Point will take 5 to 6 hours with the hike around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak another 1 to 2 hours. The descent to Millennium Camp is expected to take approximately 5 to 6 hours.

  Overnight: Simple Camping
  Your own tent available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 9

  Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate (1630m); drive to Moshi

  After a well-deserved night's sleep and rest, our final day on trek takes us down through the lush beauty of the rainforest, enjoying the increasing warmth and richness of the mountain air. The trail end is at the Mweka gate (1630 m) from where we travel by road to Moshi and back to the comforts of our lodge. We will have a well-earned lunch on arrival back in Moshi.
  
  Today's descent of 2160 m is expected to take approximately 5 to 6 hours.

  Overnight: Standard Lodge Swimming Pool Available
  Single Room Available

  Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• 10

  Optional game drive; tour ends in Moshi

  The day is left free to relax after the trek before the trip ends mid-afternoon. Weather permitting, we may be treated to some final views of Kilimanjaro from our lodge. Depending on the time of your flight you may like to join an optional game drive around the Momella Lakes area in Arusha National Park which is famed for its high giraffe population as well as elephants, hippos and buffaloes. This trip will run from approximately 0630-1300hrs.

  Included Meals:  Breakfast