Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi to Londorossi gate (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
At 8:00 a.m., you will be picked up from your hotel and transported to the Lemosho gate on Kilimanjaro's western side. After completing the registration process, you will continue climbing steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to Big Tree camp, where you will spend the night.
7 km / 4.3 mi (distance covered)
Time spent: approximately 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Mti Mkubwa campsite

Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Today you will cover a lot of ground as you trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. We will trek through Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds as we head towards our destination which is Shira 2.. We gain a reasonable amount of altitude as we head towards Shira 1 and parts of the route are fairly steep. As you proceed towards Shira 2 you will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views.
Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3mi
Approx. time taken: 9 - 11 hrs

Duration: 9 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight Camping at Shira two camp

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
Approx. time: 7 hrs


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Accommodation included: Overnight at Barranco campsite

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong, we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time: 5 hours
Duration: 5 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Karanga campsite

Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up between 11 pm and 12 pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time: 3 hours

Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Bafaru campsite

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time: 12 – 15 hours

Duration: 15 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Millennium Campsite

Day 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) to Moshi

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower.
Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Park view inn

• 2 nights of hotel accommodation before and after the hike
• All park entrance fee and Government tax
• Sleeping and dining tent, Sleeping Mattress, Chairs and table
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
• Hot water for washing
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority and KIATO
• All safety equipment i.e. Oxygen, Ox-meter, first aid kit etc.
• Satellite phone and radio call for communication
• English speaking guides
• Friendly team of porters
• Mountain climbing certificates
• Transportation to and from Kilimanjaro gate
• Private portable toilet and its tent
• 7x Breakfast
• 7x Lunch
• 6x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 7 nights

• Travel insurance
• Flights
• Food and drinks while at hotel
• Tips for crew. Guides $ 20/day, Cook $ 15/day and porters $ 10/day
• Laundry
• Personal items and toiletries

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• Top Climbers Expedition, were involved in the creation of the approved standard operating procedures. We believe in the new measures and will comply with them. All equipment will be disinfected before use, Wearing PPE when close to our clients and limit the number of crew who interact with clients.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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