Classic Trek

Day 2  Moshi Town - Umbwe Cave Camp; Trek, Hike & Safari (Approx. 8 km/6-7 hrs) The majority of the hike on this first day is through the Montana Forest. Lush vegetation with very old trees and lilts of ferns and mosses mark this as an area that gets rain year round. The forest abounds with wildlife; small bushbuck & duikers as well as monkeys. There is also a rich and varied bird life. The first three hours or so is on gently rising land before steepening for the last two hours. The camp for the night is in a small clearing on the trail. (Elevation: 2,940m/9,500 ft Habitat: Montana Forest)

Day 4  Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp; Trek & Hike (Approx. 7 km/4 hrs) On the eastern side of the valley, across the stream, is the Barranco Wall - a 950 ft. barrier of volcanic rock. It is very easy to climb despite its height and steepness. Enjoy the spectacular views from the wall. The rest of the day is spent skirting the base of Kibo peak over your left shoulder. Descend down into the Karanga Valley, where you stay overnight before the tough climb up to Barafu hut. (Elevation: 3,860 m- 4,000 m/12,700 ft-13,800 ft Habitat: Alpine Desert)

Kilimanjaro

Day 6  Barafu Camp - Summit - Mweka Hut; Trek & Hike (Approx. 30 km/16 hrs) Very early in the morning (midnight to 2:00 am), continue your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Head in a northwestern direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is a mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685 m/18,652 ft), stop for a short break and get a chance to enjoy the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From here, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1 hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you reach the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. So please carry appropriate clothing for both extremes. From the summit, continue straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will need gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. (Elevation: 5,895 m/19,300 ft Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit)

Arusha

Day 8  Moshi Town - Arusha Town, Departure  After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha town for your final departure. You may choose to extend your trip by clubbing this trek with a safari of your choice