Altitude: From 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) to 2,850 meters (9,350 feet)

The trek starts at Umbwe Gate, where you'll register and begin your ascent through dense rain forest.

The trail is steep and demanding, ascending quickly through lush vegetation.

Camp overnight at Umbwe Cave Camp.

Altitude: From 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) to 3,960 meters (12,992 feet)

The trail continues through the forest, gradually giving way to moorlands as you gain altitude.

Reach the Barranco Valley, with breathtaking views of the Barranco Wall.

Camp overnight at Barranco Camp.

Altitude: From 3,960 meters (12,992 feet) to 4,035 meters (13,238 feet)

Start the day with a steep climb up the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating scramble.

Traverse the mount. Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Altitude: From 3,960 meters (12,992 feet) to 4,035 meters (13,238 feet)

Start the day with a steep climb up the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating scramble.

Traverse the mountains' southern slopes, passing through alpine desert terrain.

Arrive at Karanga Camp, situated beneath the southern ice fields of Kilimanjaro.

Camp overnight at Karanga Camp.

Altitude: From 4,035 meters (13,238 feet) to 4,673 meters (15,331 feet)

Ascend to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.

The terrain becomes increasingly rocky and barren as you approach the campsite.

Rest and prepare for the summit push.

Camp overnight at Barafu Camp.

Altitude: From 4,673 meters (15,331 feet) to 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) (Uhuru Peak), then descent to 3,100 meters (10,171 feet).

Start the summit attempt around midnight, ascending under the cover of darkness.

Reach Stella Point on the crater rim, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp.

Camp overnight at Mweka Camp