Mount Kilimanjaro

After park registration at Londorossi Gate (2,100m), drive to the trailhead and start your trek through beautiful rainforest. Watch for colobus monkeys, birds, and colorful flora. After 3–4 hours, arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m) for dinner and your first overnight in the forest zone.

Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp

A gentle 3–4 hour hike continues across the scenic Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s ancient lava flows. Along the way, you’ll pass unique plants and panoramic mountain views. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp (3,850m) for rest, with distant views of Mawenzi Peak and Mount Meru.

Overnight: Shira 2 Camp

Climb out of the Moir Valley and around Kilimanjaro’s remote northern slopes. The 5–7 hour trek offers dramatic landscapes, changing from alpine desert to grassy ridges. Arrive at Buffalo Camp (4,020m) with far-reaching views across Kenya’s plains.

Overnight: Buffalo Camp

Hike for 4–5 hours to School Hut (4,750m), your final base camp before the summit. The trail climbs gradually through the high alpine desert. After arriving at camp, rest, eat an early dinner, and prepare your equipment for the midnight summit attempt.

Overnight: School Hut

After breakfast, complete your final 3–4 hour descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m). Receive your summit certificate and celebrate your successful climb before transferring back to your hotel.

Overnight: Salinelo Hotel