Elevation: 1,750m to 2,650m

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Inclusions: guide, porters, meals, tents, park fees

Overview: The journey begins at the Lemosho Gate, where you'll register and start hiking through lush montane forest. This relatively easy day ends at Mti Mkubwa Camp, also known as Big Tree Camp, where you'll spend the night.

Elevation: 2,650m to 3,500m

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Inclusions: guides, porters, meals, tents

Overview: You'll leave the forest behind and aMti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp) to Shira 1 Camp

Elevation: 2,650m to 3,500m

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Inclusions: guides, porters, meals, tents

Overview: You'll leave the forest behind and ascend through the heath and moorland zones. The landscape becomes more open, offering stunning views of the surrounding plains. Camp overnight at Shira 1 Camp. Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp) to Shira 1 Camp scend through the heath and moorland zones. The landscape becomes more open, offering stunning views of the surrounding plains. Camp overnight at Shira 1 Camp.Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp) to Shira 1 Camp

Elevation: 2,650m to 3,500m

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Elevation: 3,500m to 3,900m

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Inclusions: guides, porters, meals, tents

Overview: Today's trek involves gaining altitude as you head towards Shira 2 Camp. The terrain is relatively gentle, allowing for further acclimatization. From camp, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Shira Plateau and Mount Meru in the distance.

Elevation: 3,900m to 3,950m (Lava Tower) to 3,960m (Barranco Camp)

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Inclusions: guides, porters, meals, tents

Overview: This is a challenging day as you ascend to the Lava Tower at 4,630m before descending to Barranco Camp at 3,960m. The descent aids in acclimatization and prepares you forShira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Elevation: 3,900m to 3,950m (Lava Tower) to 3,960m (Barranco Camp)

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Inclusions: guides, porters, M.R. Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Elevation: 3,900m to 3,950m (Lava Tower) to 3,960m (Barranco Camp)

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Inclusions: guides, porters, meals, tents

Overview: This is a challenging day as you ascend to the Lava Tower at 4,630m before descending to Barranco Camp at 3,960 m. Barranco Camp offers stunning views of the Barranco Wall.

Elevation: 3,960m to 4,680m

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Inclusions: guides, porters, meals, tents

Overview: Today involves scaling the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating climb. After conquering the wall, the terrain becomes less steep as you make your way to Karanga Camp for a short rest before continuing to Barafu Camp. Barafu is the base camp for the summit attempt.

Elevation: 4,680m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) to 3,100m (Mweka Camp)

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent to Uhuru Peak, 6-8 hours descent to Mweka Camp

Habitat: Arctic

Inclusions: guides, porters, meals, tents

Overview: The summit day begins very early in the morning (usually around midnight) to ensure you reach Uhuru Peak in time for sunrise. The final push to the summit is physically demanding but incredibly rewarding. After spending some time at the peak, you'll descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.