Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2,100m/6,890ft) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m/9,250ft)

Distance: 7km / 4.3 miles

Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours

Ascent: 720m / 2,360ft

Max. altitude: 2,820m / 9,250ft

Habitat: Rainforest

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Lunch / Dinner

Your adventure begins at the Londorossi Gate, where you’ll complete registration formalities before driving to the starting point of the trek. The hike starts through the lush rainforest, where you may spot wildlife such as colobus monkeys. You’ll reach Mti Mkubwa Camp in the late afternoon, where you’ll set up camp and enjoy your first night on the mountain.

Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m/9,250ft) to Shira 1 Camp (3,500m/11,485ft)

Distance: 8km / 5 miles

Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours

Ascent: 680m / 2,230ft

Max. altitude: 3,500m / 11,485ft

Habitat: Moorland

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today’s trek takes you out of the rainforest and into the moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper and more rocky as you ascend, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. You’ll reach Shira 1 Camp in the early afternoon, where you can rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.

Overnight: Shira 1 Camp

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3,500m/11,485ft) to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m/12,630ft)

Distance: 7km / 4.3 miles

Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours

Ascent: 350m / 1,145ft

Max. altitude: 3,850m / 12,630ft

Habitat: Moorland

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today’s trek is a relatively short and gentle hike across the Shira Plateau, offering panoramic views of the mountain and the surrounding landscape. You’ll reach Shira 2 Camp in the early afternoon, where you can rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.

Overnight: Shira 2 Camp

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3,850m/12,630ft) to Moir Hut (4,200m/13,780ft)

Distance: 10km / 6.2 miles

Hiking time: 5 – 7 hours

Ascent: 350m / 1,150ft

Max. altitude: 4,200m / 13,780ft

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today’s trek takes you further across the Shira Plateau and into the alpine desert zone. The trail gradually ascends, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. You’ll reach Moir Hut in the early afternoon, where you can rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.

Overnight: Moir Hut

Day 5: Moir Hut (4,200m/13,780ft) to Buffalo Camp (4,020m/13,190ft)

Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles

Hiking time: 5 – 7 hours

Descent: 180m / 590ft

Max. altitude: 4,200m / 13,780ft

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today’s trek takes you on a scenic path around the northern circuit, offering stunning views of the Kenyan plains. The trail involves a series of ascents and descents, making it a good acclimatization day. You’ll reach Buffalo Camp in the early afternoon, where you can rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.

Overnight: Buffalo Camp

Day 6: Buffalo Camp (4,020m/13,190ft) to Third Cave Camp (3,870m/12,700ft)

Distance: 8km / 5 miles

Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours

Descent: 150m / 490ft

Max. altitude: 4,020m / 13,190ft

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today’s trek takes you further around the northern circuit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The trail involves a series of ascents and descents, making it a good acclimatization day. You’ll reach Third Cave Camp in the early afternoon, where you can rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.

Overnight: Third Cave Camp

Day 7: Third Cave Camp (3,870m/12,700ft) to School Hut (4,800m/15,750ft)

Distance: 5km / 3.1 miles

Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours

Ascent: 930m / 3,050ft

Max. altitude: 4,800m / 15,750ft

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today’s trek takes you on a steep ascent to School Hut, the base camp for your final ascent to the summit. The trail is well-defined but can be challenging due to the altitude and the steepness of the ascent. Upon reaching School Hut, you’ll have time to rest and prepare for the summit attempt. The camp is situated on a narrow, rocky ridge, providing breathtaking views of the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. This is your last stop before the final push to the summit, so it’s essential to rest and acclimatize properly.

Overnight: School Hut

Day 8: School Hut (4,800m/15,750ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) to Mweka Camp (3,080m/10,105ft)

Distance: 17km / 10.5 miles

Hiking time: 11 – 14 hours

Ascent: 1,095m / 3,590ft

Descent: 2,815m / 9,236ft

Max. altitude: 5,895m / 19,341ft

Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Your summit attempt begins around midnight, with a challenging climb through the arctic zone to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The ascent is steep and demanding, but the reward is an unforgettable sunrise over the vast African plains. After celebrating your achievement at the summit, you’ll begin your descent back to School Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp. The descent is long and tiring, but the lower altitude and lush rainforest provide a welcome change of scenery.

Overnight: Mweka Camp

Day 9: Mweka Camp (3,080m/10,105ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft)

Distance: 10km / 6 miles

Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours

Descent: 1,440m / 4,725ft

Max. altitude: 3,080m / 10,105ft

Habitat: Rainforest

Meals included: Breakfast

On your final day, you’ll continue your descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. The trail is often muddy and slippery, but the dense vegetation and diverse wildlife make it a fascinating journey. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, you’ll receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to your guides and porters. A vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel, where you can relax and celebrate your incredible achievement.