From the Londorossi Park Gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro where we pick up our game ranger who will accompany us, as we might encounter elephants and buffaloes during our trek. We drive to the trailhead at Lemosho Glades and start our trek through the rain forest. In places, the vegetation is so untouched that it grows right across the narrow track. The flora and fauna are richer here than on the other more popular routes through the rain forest. Our trek today will be along a little used track known as Chamber's Route. In about 3-4 hours, we reach our camp in the rain forest at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree).

we start the climb cross the remaining rain forest towards the giant moorland zone. Today is a full day trek with an altitude gain of 2,000 ft. A great lunch stop is One, a beautiful valley just outside the Shira Crater at around 10,000 ft. After lunch, we cross into the Shira Caldera, a high altitude desert plateau that is rarely visited. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro volcanic cones, and is filled with lava flow from Kibo Peak. The crater rim has been decimated by weather and volcanic action. Today you will get your first close views of Kibo - the dramatic summit of Kilimanjaro.

The first section of the day heads straight up the hill in the direction of the Kibo of Kibo and soon joins the Machame Route. The route mostly follows over rocks and stones in the morning; however it is a pretty good walking terrain. The walking time to the Lava tower is around 3 hours and you will have hiked the highest point for today’s stage. Barranco camp lies at an Elevation of 3960m and slowly you descend into the Barranco valley, interspersed with giant lobelia and senecia plants.

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 taken: 5 hours

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 at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi

Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Experience the awe-inspiring journey of a midnight hike to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, culminating in reaching Uhuru Peak. The ascent involves a challenging but rewarding climb on scree for 4 to 5 hours, offering breathtaking views along the way. As the first light of dawn breaks, reach the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m), surrounded by impressive ice cliffs and panoramic vistas of Mawenzi peak. Pushing forward, another hour's trek leads to the ultimate goal - Uhuru Peak (5895m).

After savoring the achievement at the summit, begin the descent, retracing the path back to Stella Point before navigating down scree slopes and tracks to Barafu Camp for a well-deserved breakfast. Finally, make your way to Millennium Camp, marking the end of an unforgettable adventure.

**Highlights:**
- Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
- Approximate duration: 12 - 15 hours

Embark on this epic hike to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro and witness nature's grandeur unfold at every step.

Embark on a serene trek downhill through the lush rainforest, leading you to Mweka Gate. Here, you will finalize park formalities and be awarded certificates as a memento of your achievement. Display them with pride!

Distance: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Duration: Approximately 6 hours