Tour Plan
Day 1: Moshi to Londossori gate then to Mti Mkubwa
This is you first climbing day where you will have a long drive and a short hike, the day will start with your pick-up from the hotel and take a drive from Moshi town to Londorossi gate, you will be with you mountain guide and the porters, but up on reaching the gate the porters will take their leave before you and then you after the formalities at the gate you will start your hike with your guide. It will be a hike of 6 kilometers with a time range of 2 to 3hrs on reaching Mti Mkubwa where you will be having your camping and dinner. On this climbing day expect to see some wild animals as you will be walking via a dense misty rainforest hence expect to see animals like the black and white colobus Monkeys
Time and distance: 2 to 3hrs hiking a distance of 6km
Elevation: 2895Â m/9500Â feet
Day 2: Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp
The day will start with leaving your camp at Mti Mkubwa and Taking a hike of 8 kilometers walking for 5 to 6hrs, it looks like a short walking and from here you will start to see the great view of the valleys and the snow-cape of the Kibo cone. Your hike will be through the moorland and the valleys. On this day you will have your lunch at Shira camp where you will find the tents are ready made by your porters. Though the walking seems to be short but kind long due to the steepness of the trail with some ridges
Time and distance: 4 to 5hrs hiking a distance of 8km
Elevation: 3480Â m/11420ft
Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Moir Camp
After breakfast, leave Shira Camp 1 and continue trekking across the vast Shira Plateau. The route gradually ascends toward Moir Camp, located at the base of the Lent Hills. This day offers stunning views of Kibo Peak and provides an excellent opportunity for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at Moir Camp.
Day 4: Moir Camp to Buffalo Camp
Today's trek follows the remote northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trail passes through a rugged alpine desert landscape with spectacular views across the Kenyan plains. Few climbers visit this section of the mountain, making it one of the most peaceful and scenic parts of the Northern Circuit. Dinner and overnight at Buffalo Camp.
Day 5: Buffalo Camp to Rongai Third Cave
Continue eastward around the northern side of Kilimanjaro. The route offers panoramic views and a gradual ascent, helping your body adjust to the increasing altitude. Arrive at Rongai Third Cave Camp in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day resting and preparing for the higher elevations ahead. Dinner and overnight at Third Cave Camp.
Day 6: Third Cave to School Hut
Today’s trek is shorter but steeper as you make your way to School Hut. The landscape becomes increasingly barren as you approach the summit zone. Upon arrival, enjoy an early dinner and rest, as the summit attempt begins around midnight. Overnight at School Hut.
Day 7: School Hut to Uhuru Peak, then Millennium Camp
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Reach the summit around sunrise and celebrate your achievement while enjoying breathtaking views over the glaciers and surrounding landscape. After spending some time at the summit, descend to Barafu area for a short rest before continuing down to Millennium Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
After breakfast, descend through the lush montane rainforest to Mweka Gate. Upon arrival, receive your summit certificate and celebrate the successful completion of your Kilimanjaro adventure. Your driver will meet you at the gate and transfer you back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest.
