Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: DAY 1: MACHAME GATE (1,800M/5,900FT) TO MACHAME CAMP (3,000M/9,800FT)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
After breakfast, you’ll get picked up from your hostel/hotel in Moshi and driven to the starting point at Machame Gate (approximately 45 mins). After registration, you will begin your journey to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro using a well-maintained trail through Montane Forest. On the way, you’ll walk through dense rainforest and coffee plantations as your guide talks you through some of the local flora and fauna. Here you will also get a very good chance of witnessing Black and White Colobus monkeys, as well as many different species of brightly-colored birds. The climb is steady and gradual incline to Machame Camp which is located on the edge of the rainforest and giant heather zones.
Elevation Gain: 1,200 metres / 3,900 feet
Hiking Time: Approximately 6 to 7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Machame camp

Day 2: DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP (3,000M/9,800FT) TO SHIRA CAMP (3,840M/12,600FT)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
On the second day, you’ll rise early for breakfast and begin climbing a slightly steeper gradient through the moorland vegetation zone. Here you will start to get fantastic views of Kibo, the summit cone of Mt. Kilimanjaro while continuing along a rocky ridge to Shira Plateau. Shira is actually a collapsed volcanic crater and was the first of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanic cones to expire. Once on the plateau, the trail becomes a little easier as you make your way to Shira Camp. If it’s a clear day, you’ll also get to enjoy superb panoramic views. Shira Camp is very exposed and will feel much colder with temperatures dropping below freezing point.
Elevation Gain: 840 metres / 2,800 feet
Hiking Time: Approximately 5 to 6 hours
Habitat: Moorland


Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Shira Camp

Day 3: DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP (3,840M/12,600FT) TO BARRANCO CAMP (3,850M/12,650FT) VIA LAVA TOWER (4,550M/14,900FT)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
The route now takes you into semi-desert and rocky landscapes surrounding Lava Tower, a 300ft high volcanic rock formation. You’ll then ascend the rocky scree path to Lava Tower for great panoramic views, before a steep descent into the Barranco Valley. You may find this trek a little tougher than the previous days as some hikers usually start to experience symptoms of altitude sickness. Although you will finish today’s climb at almost the same elevation as you started, this is a very good practice for acclimatization and will help prepare your body for summit day. Barranco Camp lies below the imposing Barranco Wall in a beautiful, sheltered valley.
Elevation Gain: 710 metres / 2,300 feet
Elevation Loss: 700 metres / 2,250 feet
Hiking Time: Approximately 6 to 7 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Baranco Camp

Day 4: DAY 4 : BARRANCO CAMP (3,850M/12,650FT) TO KARANGA CAMP (3,995M/13,106FT)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
This will be a shorter day of hiking to allow for acclimatization. After breakfast, you will begin to ascend the Barranco Wall and hike glacial valleys – but don’t worry, it is easier than it looks! From the top of the wall, you will then cross a series of hills and valleys before descending into Karanga Valley. After one steeper climb, you’ll reach Karanga Camp where you will relax for the afternoon before dinner and an overnight rest.
Elevation Gain: 145 meters / 456 feet
Hiking Time: Approximately 4 to 5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert


Duration: 4 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Karanga Camp

Day 5: DAY 5 : KARANGA CAMP (3,995M /13,106FT) TO BARAFU CAMP (4,600M /15,100FT)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After breakfast, you will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects to the famous Mweka Trail. You will then continue along the rocky ridge for 1 to 2 hours before reaching Barafu Camp, which offers stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s summit from various angles. Your tents will be pitched along a narrow and rocky ridge with high winds. It’s therefore worth taking some time to familiarize yourself with your surroundings before it gets dark. Rest for the night at Barafu Camp and prepare for the upcoming hike to the summit.
Elevation Gain: 605 metres / 1,994 feet
Hiking Time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert


Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Barafu Camp

Day 6: DAY 6 : BARAFU CAMP (4,600M/15,100FT) TO UHURU PEAK (5,895M/19,300FT) THEN DESCENDING TO MILLENIUM OR MWEKA CAMP

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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 or Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours
Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft
Vegetation: Arctic to Heath

Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Millennium or Mweka Camp

Day 7: DAY 7: MWEKA HUT (3,100M) TO MWEKA GATE (1,980M)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
You will begin the easiest part of your adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro via scenic path through the forest to Mweka Gate. Successful hikers who made it to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak will be awarded their certificates at the gate. Then it’s time to drive back to your hotel to enjoy a shower, dinner and celebrations with a Kilimanjaro beer!
Elevation Loss: 1,280 meters / 4,220 feet
Hiking time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest after eating breakfast,


Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at your hostel or lodge

• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• 7x Breakfast
• 7x Dinner
• 7x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 7 nights
• Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro

• Tips for guides, porters and cook
• Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
• Travel insurance
• Flights

• 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 moderate physical fitness level
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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