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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanoes National Park
Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Elevation Profile
How the altitude climbs, day by day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Day 1: Londorossi Gate – Shira 1 Camp (approx. 3,050m)
In the morning you meet your guide at Londorossi Gate. After registration the climb begins through lush forest. Along the way you can spot monkeys and various bird species. In the afternoon you reach Shira 1 Camp, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the coming days.
Day 2: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp (approx. 3,850m)
The climb leads through moorland and heath vegetation. Along the way you enjoy wide views of the Shira Plateau. On arrival at Shira 2 Camp, rest and prepare for the route ahead.
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp – Barranco Camp (approx. 3,960m)
Today you hike through lava fields and alpine desert landscape. You pass the Shira Ridge and reach Barranco Camp. Along the way you have the chance to take photos and enjoy the dramatic scenery.
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (approx. 4,035m)
Today the Barranco Wall climb is on the agenda – a moderate but rewarding scramble. Afterwards you continue to Karanga Camp, a smaller, quiet camp.
Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (approx. 4,640m)
The climb to Barafu Camp, the base camp for summit day, leads through barren, alpine landscapes. After arrival: rest, dinner and preparation for the night summit climb.
Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (approx. 3,100m)
Early morning start for the summit. The climb takes about 6–8 hours. From Uhuru Peak you enjoy spectacular sunrise views over Africa. After plenty of photos, the descent to Mweka Camp begins, where you recover.
Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Return to Moshi/Arusha
After breakfast the final descent through forest back to Mweka Gate takes place. After official registration and certificate presentation, you are taken back to your accommodation in Moshi or Arusha.
What's Included & Excluded
Know exactly what your package covers
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry & camping/hut fees
- KPAP-certified mountain guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, hot drinks)
- Mountain camping equipment or hut accommodation (route-dependent)
- Treated drinking water throughout the climb
- Government rescue fees
- Airport transfer on arrival/departure
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel & medical evacuation insurance
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Personal climbing gear (boots, jacket, sleeping bag)
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Hotel accommodation before/after the climb (unless stated)
Best Time to Travel
The clearest, driest climbing conditions fall in two windows: late June through October, and January to mid-March. Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, but the short and long rains (November, and April-May) bring wetter trails and lower summit visibility.
Camping (mountain tents, full trekking crew)
Full board on the mountain, prepared by our mountain cooks
What to Pack
Suggested gear for this trip
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