You have another briefing in the morning by the guide and a mountain support crew after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western
entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of acquiring
climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the
group continues upwards towards their drop off point by off-road vehicles
(reaching 3,500 meters). Here you can see stunning views of the Shira
Plateau for the first time.

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

This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended
you heed the following instructions from this point on:
• Abstain from alcohol and caffeine
• Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently)
• Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most
mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their
ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness.

Start your journey from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the
second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not
hard. You will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the
2 unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2nd Camp is the
best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa),
weather permitting.
You will have lunch at your camp arrive to camp arrive to camp, 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:
Acclimatization hike is a simple trek with a slight gain in altitude
done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the
acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of
successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of
altitude sickness.
Trekking from Shira 1st Camp to Shira 2nd Camp:
Change in Elevation: Shira 1st Camp (3,505 m) — Shira 2nd Camp (3,900 m)
Hiking distance: 7 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Shira 2nd Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point en route to
Lava Tower (4,110 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours

After your morning breakfast you will leave Shira 2nd 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 you have to spend at least 1–2 hours
here and lunch will be served here.

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 which the next day you will be climbing. 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 2nd Camp (3,900 m) — Lava Tower (4,630 m) —
Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 6–8 hours

Wakeup early morning, have your 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 3hrs. After the climb you can have a rest and you can enjoy photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features
numerous ascents and descents during the route, but just stay calm it’s an interesting experience. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours, you will have
to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp. Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp: Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) - Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) - Destination point en route to
Barafu Camp (4,270 m)
Hiking distance: 2.5 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours

In the morning after breakfast, you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have 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 resting and 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
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) - Kosovo Camp (4,800 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 for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium
Camp (3,820 m).
Note:

The most percentage accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails. 4
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 MILLENNIUM CAMP TO MWEKA GATE

This camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the 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 gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) - Mweka Gate (1,650 m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours

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

INCLUSIONS
• Meeting at Kilimanjaro International Airport;
• Transfer to the hotel
• Transfer to the trail head;
• Professional Mountain crew. All guides have "Wilderness First Responder"