Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Londorosi Gate To Mti Mkubwa Camp 9100ft/2650m

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Departing from Moshi/Arusha. This drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Dinner and Overnight at a Big Tree Camp

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa-Shira Camp 7.9Km/5MI | 4-6Hrs | Moorland

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
Altitude gained: 719m

After a good sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Dinner and Overnight at Shira Camp

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp–Shira Hut: 6.9Km/4.3MI | 5-7Hrs | Moorland

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Altitude gained: 391m

On this day, we will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little-used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Dinner and Overnight at a Shira Hut

Day 4: Shira Hut– Lava Tower– Barranco Camp: 10.1Km/6.3MI | 4-6Hrs | Semi Desert

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 91m

Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend overnight at Barranco Camp.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Dinner and Overnight at Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco Camp-Karanga Camp 5.2Km/3MI | 4-5Hrs | Alpine Desert.

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
Altitude gained: 48m

After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Dinner and Overnight at a Karanga Camp

Day 6: Hike Karanga Camp-Barafu Camp: 3.3Km /2 MI | 4-5Hrs | Alpine Desert

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft
Altitude gained: 628m

We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Dinner and Overnight at a Barafu Camp.

Day 7: Barafu Camp- Summit: 4.86KM /3MI UP | 5-7HRS | – MWEKA CAMP: 13Km /8MI Down | 5-6Hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2789m

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit, stay warm. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
After reaching Uhuru, you will take photos, celebrations, and maybe a few tears of joy. Take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Dinner and Overnight at a Mweka Camp

Day 8: Mweka Camp-Mweka Gate Then Arusha/Moshi.

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy, and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.

From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations! Dinner and Overnight at Your Hotel.
Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Overnight at your booked Accommodation in Arusha/Moshi

• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before & after the climb)
• Group transport to and from Moshi to the trailhead
• Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees, and Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Expert guide, assistant guides, cook, and porters
• Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue.
• mountain tents, double occupancy
• Sleeping pad, foam, sleeping bag & trekking poles
• Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
• Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
• Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
• All Ground Transfers
• Unlimited treated drinking water
• Hot Water
• 8x Breakfast
• 8x Lunch
• 8x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 8 nights

• Kilimanjaro search & rescue – air evacuation (Insurance that covers up to 6000m recommended.
• Tips
• Personal gear and equipment (see rental prices)
• Beverages at the hotel
• Meals at the hotel
• flights

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate 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
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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