Northern Circuit Safaris

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, where you’ll meet your guide and fellow trekkers.
Briefing and equipment check.
Rest and prepare for the trek.

Day 2: Moshi/Arusha to Machame Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Machame Camp (3,000m/9,840ft)

After breakfast, drive to the Machame Gate (approximately 1-2 hours).
Register at the gate and begin the trek through the rainforest.
Hike for about 5-7 hours to reach Machame Camp.
Set up camp, rest, and enjoy dinner.

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,840m/12,600ft)

Today’s hike takes you through the heather and moorland zones.
Trek for about 4-6 hours to reach Shira Camp.
As you ascend, you’ll notice the landscape changing.
Set up camp, rest, and acclimatize.

Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) via Lava Tower (4,630m/15,190ft)

A challenging day with a significant altitude gain.
Hike to Lava Tower for acclimatization and then descend to Barranco Camp.
The hike takes about 6-8 hours.
Enjoy stunning views of the Western Breach and the Barranco Wall.
Camp and rest at Barranco Camp.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,107ft)

Today’s trek involves climbing the Barranco Wall, a steep but manageable ascent.
Trek for about 4-5 hours to reach Karanga Camp.
Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Rest and acclimatize at Karanga Camp.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m/15,331ft)

Ascend to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.
Hike for about 3-4 hours through alpine desert terrain.
Arrive at Barafu Camp in the afternoon.
Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the summit push.
Early dinner and an early bedtime for the summit attempt.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) and descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft)

Wake up around midnight for the summit attempt.
Trek to Stella Point and then to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Watch the sunrise from the summit (weather permitting) and celebrate your achievement.
Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and brunch.
Continue descending to Mweka Camp.
Today’s trek can take 11-15 hours in total.
Rest and celebrate your summit success at Mweka Camp.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft)

Final descent through the rainforest.
Trek for about 3-4 hours to reach Mweka Gate.
Sign out with the park authorities, receive your summit certificates, and say goodbye to your guides and porters.
Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Celebrate your Kilimanjaro adventure with a well-deserved dinner and rest.