Your trek begins at the Machame Gate, where you will complete the necessary registration procedures. The trail starts in the lush rainforest, gradually ascending through the magnificent vegetation. After approximately 5-7 hours of trekking, you’ll reach Machame Camp, where you’ll spend the night.

On the second day, you’ll continue your ascent through the rainforest, which gradually gives way to the moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper as you approach the Shira Plateau, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The trek usually takes around 4-6 hours, and you’ll camp at Shira Camp for the night.

From Shira Camp, the trail takes you across the vast Shira Plateau, crossing several ridges and valleys. You’ll ascend to Lava Tower (4,630m/15,190ft) for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. The descent helps your body adjust to the altitude changes. The trek on this day typically takes 6-8 hours.

On this day, you’ll tackle the famous Barranco Wall, a steep and thrilling section of the trek. After conquering the wall, you’ll continue along the ridges and valleys, passing through stunning alpine desert scenery. The trek usually takes around 7-9 hours, and you’ll reach Barafu Camp, the final base camp, in the late afternoon.

Your summit day begins in the early hours of the morning, typically around midnight. You’ll start the challenging ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. The terrain is steep, rocky, and demanding, but the reward of reaching the summit is unforgettable. After enjoying the breathtaking views from Uhuru Peak, you’ll descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp, where you’ll spend the night.

On the final day of the trek, you’ll descend through the lush rainforest from Mweka Camp to the Mweka Gate. At the gate, you’ll receive your summit certificates, marking your successful climb to the “Roof of Africa.” From there, you’ll transfer back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest and celebration.