Upon arrival, you will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to Arusha Planet lodge in Arusha, a journey of approximately 50 minutes. This lodge features comfortable beds, a beautiful garden, a swimming pool, and excellent meals. Our mountain guides will meet you at the lodge for a pre-trek briefing, during which they will check your gear and discuss other logistics for your upcoming adventure.

Arusha Planet lodge.

Breakfast included

In the morning, our team will pick you up at the lodge and transfer you to Machame Park Gate, which takes about 2 hours. Upon arrival and after registration, you will begin your slow ascent through the dense rainforest to Machame Hut Campsite. Along the way, keep an eye out for black-and-white Colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and a variety of beautiful birds. The stunning scenery, characterized by lush greenery and towering trees, makes this route truly unique. The trek will take approximately 5-6 hours.

Machame hut campsite 2,835m

All meals included

In the morning, after breakfast with packed picnic lunches, we will continue our journey to Shira Cave Campsite. The day promises clear skies as we walk through the heather and moorland zone. Today’s trail is a bit steep, allowing for stunning views of both Shira Peak and Kibo. You’ll also catch a perfect glimpse of Mount Meru in Arusha. The walk will take approximately 4-5 hours.

Shira Cave campsite 3,750m

All meals included

In the morning, after breakfast with packed picnic lunches, we will continue our trek along the eastern side facing Kibo Peak. The day will be cool as we cross into the alpine desert. We will enjoy a picnic lunch at Lava Tower, situated at 4,600 meters. After lunch, we will descend to Baranco Camp. Today’s trek will take approximately 6-7 hours.

Baranco campsite 

3,900

All meals included

In the morning, after breakfast, we will continue our ascent along a steep ridge up the adventurous Baranco Wall to Karanga Camp. This day offers an impressive view of visitors and porters navigating the challenging terrain while carrying their loads. Some areas will require climbing, but after conquering the Baranco Wall, you’ll reach the top and have the opportunity to relax and take photos of Kibo Peak, with its beautiful glaciers gracing the southern side.

We will continue trekking along an up-and-down trail to Karanga Camp. This walk will take approximately 3-4 hours, and upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a hot lunch at Karanga Camp. After lunch, take some time to relax for about an hour. Later, you’ll embark on a short acclimatization walk for about an hour before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Karanga Camp.

Karanga campsite 3,995m

All meals included

In the morning, after breakfast with packed picnic lunches, we will continue our journey to Barafu Camp, traversing the stunning alpine desert. The trek to Barafu Camp will take approximately 2-3 hours, offering you the chance to enjoy the unique landscape and prepare for the next stage of your adventure.

Barafu camp 4,673m

All meals included

At midnight, after enjoying refreshing tea and cookies, we will begin our ascent to the summit. This day can be challenging as you strive to make your dream of reaching the summit a reality. The trek to Uhuru Peak, standing at 5,895 meters, will take approximately 6-7 hours. Once at the summit, you’ll have about 20 minutes to take photos and savor the breathtaking views.

After your time at the summit, we will begin our descent to Mweka Camp via Barafu Camp. The walk down to Barafu Camp will take about 3 hours, where we will take a short break to relax for about an hour and enjoy breakfast. Following breakfast, we will continue our descent for another 3-4 hours until we reach Mweka Camp.

Mweka campsite 3,100m

All meals included

In the morning, after breakfast, we will descend to Mweka Park Gate through the rainforest, a journey that will take approximately 3-4 hours. Upon arrival at Mweka Gate, you’ll check out and receive your certificate for reaching Uhuru Peak. Afterward, you will meet our van for a transfer back to Arusha, which will take about 2 hours. You will then check in at Arusha Planet Lodge, where you can relax and reflect on your incredible adventure.

Arusha Planet lodge

Breakfast included

Farewell! Depending on your flight schedule, our driver will pick you up from the lodge and transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. This marks the end of our services. We hope you had an unforgettable adventure and wish you safe travels!