Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Shira 1 Camp

Begin at Londorossi Gate after breakfast. Complete park registration formalities and meet your trekking team. Drive to the starting point of the Shira Route. Begin trekking through montane forest, gradually ascending. Enjoy lunch en route. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp (3,505m/11,499ft) in the late afternoon. Settle into camp, relax, and enjoy dinner.

 

Day 2: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, continue the trek, leaving the montane forest behind and entering the heather zone. Ascend through the moorland with panoramic views of the Shira Plateau. Lunch will be served along the trail. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp (3,840m/12,598ft) in the afternoon. Spend the rest of the day resting, hydrating, and acclimatizing.

 

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp (Acclimatization Day)

Today is an acclimatization day, crucial for adjusting to altitude. Trek to the Lava Tower (4,600m/15,091ft) for altitude acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft). Lunch will be served en route. Arrive at Barranco Camp in the afternoon. Spend the rest of the day resting, hydrating, and preparing for the next day’s trek.

 

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, tackle the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating climb. Trek through the Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,107ft). Lunch will be served along the trail. Arrive at Karanga Camp in the afternoon. Spend the rest of the day resting, hydrating, and mentally preparing for the summit push.

 

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Today’s trek takes you to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091ft), your base camp for the summit attempt. Ascend through the alpine desert landscape, with stunning views of the glaciers. Lunch will be served along the trail. Arrive at Barafu Camp in the afternoon. Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the summit attempt. Early dinner and an early bedtime to rest before the summit push.

 

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (Summit) and Mweka Camp

Start the summit push in the early hours of the morning, aiming to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) at sunrise. Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and breakfast. Continue descending to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft) for overnight stay. Lunch will be served en route. Celebrate your summit success and rest at Mweka Camp. Note: Descending from the summit to Mweka Camp is a long and challenging day. Pace yourself and listen to your guides.

 

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, continue the descent through the rainforest. Arrive at Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,381ft), where you’ll receive your summit certificates. Say farewell to your trekking team and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi. Celebrate your accomplishment and enjoy a well-deserved rest.