Highlights of your trip:

Day 1: Arusha

After breakfast drive to the gate of Londorosi. Once there, the registration is carried out and formalities are checked. The 4WD will take you further up to the Lemosho Glades: After that, you will walk about 4 hours to the Mti mkubwa campsite (9200 feet).

Overnight: Mti mkubwa campsite

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner in camp

Day 2: Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho route

After breakfast, leave Mti Mkubwa campsite for Shira Plateau (11550ft) and trek through the steep moorland trail.

Overnight: Shira 2 Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner in camp

Day 3: Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho route

You will trek after breakfast through the high desert to Shira II Camp (12,220ft) with noticeable acclimatization effect as we walk up the mountain.

Overnight: Baranco Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner in camp

Day 4: Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho route 

After breakfast we leave Baranco Hut to Barafu Hut (14,910 feet). On the way up we pass the last drop of water in the Karanga valley.

Overnight: Karanga Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner in camp

Day 5: Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Route 

Wake up at midnight and after a light snack, begin the ascent to Uhuru Peak through Stella Point (18,640 feet). After reaching the summit, we descend to Mweka Hut (10,100 feet).

Overnight: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner in camp

Day 6: Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Route - Arusha

After breakfast we drive down to Mweka Gate with a packed lunch and the waiting vehicle will take you to your hotel in Arusha

Overnight - Ilboru Lodge, Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner in camp

Day 8: Departure

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals - Breakfast

Your mountain hike includes:

• All parking fees
• rescue fee
• Sleeping bags
• All meals including large portions of fresh, healthy and nutritious food
• 3 liters of mineral water for the first day of hiking per person
• The guides will boil water or use steripens to disinfect water for you along the route
• Clean and purified drinking water and soft drinks
• High-quality and waterproof all-season tents
• mattress and sleeping bag
• monkey bars
• Quality tents with tables and chairs
• Private and portable flush toilets
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters

Recommended travel luggage list

CLOTHING

• Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
• Light, breathable trousers
• underwear, socks
• Women's sports bra (roads can be bumpy)
• Sun hat with brim and chin strap
• Bandana (for dust, laundry etc.)
• Short sleeve shirts, cool and breathable
• Belt
• pajamas
• Long-sleeved shirt or sweater for the evening.
• Rain bat and pants or rain poncho
• Gloves
• Warm head protection
• Waterproof jackets

COLD-WEATHER CLOTHING

• Long underwear
• Fleece jacket or wool sweater
• fleece pants
• Mittens and/or gloves (waterproof, one thin pair, one thick pair that can be worn over one another)
• Wool or plush hat
• Balaclava or neck gaiter
• Hand and foot warmers (chemically activated)
• Down jacket or parka (for temperatures below freezing plus wind)

SHOES -  Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike!

• Trekking shoes for day hikes, preferably warm, waterproof and with ankle support (not too light and not too heavy)
• Sneakers or sandals for lounging in the evening
• Hiking socks for warmer conditions
• Wool socks for colder conditions
• Insole to wick away moisture
• Gaiter (for mud)
• snow cleats (optional)

BAGGAGE

• Large travel bag or backpack with rain cover for porters
• Day pack and rain cover to take with you
• Waterproof plastic bags for storing clothes and gear (zippers are great)
• Bottled water is also available for a fee prior to the hike
• Sun hat with a brim
• Money
• Bandana (for dust, etc.)
• Maps, guidebooks

ELECTRONICS  - Store electronics in sealed waterproof bags (double bagged if possible)

• headlamp
• Camera, lenses, filters, storage disks
• Video camera, tapes/discs
• tripod
• mobile
• batteries
• GPS - (for geocaching)

BODY PRODUCTS

• Soap
• shampoo, conditioner
• shaving accessories
• Nail clippers, file, brush
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
• deodorant
• Damp hand wipes
• hand sanitizer
• Lotion (badger foot balm is also helpful)
• Hairbrush, comb, mirror
• Small towel and washcloth
• toilet paper
• facial tissues
• suncream
• Lip balm with sun protection
• insect repellent
• cotton swab
• patch kit
• Hygiene products (women)
• cosmetics

FIRST AID KIT  - You really only need one first aid kit in your travel group, so coordinate with your travel companions! Please discuss our following medication recommendations with your doctor beforehand:

• Ibuprofen, Paracetamol
• plasters/plasters
• Disinfectant, antiseptic cream, antibiotic ointment
• Gauze bandages and tape
• throat lozenges
• vitamins
• diarrhea medication
• antihistamines
• ACE bandage
• melatonin or other sleep aids
• malaria tablets
• antibiotics
• Prescription drugs
• Diamox (acetazolamide) for possible altitude sickness
• Ginger and gingko can help with stomach problems

Other Recommendations

• Strap sunglasses
• Glasses, contact lenses + solution
• binoculars
• pocket knife
• Notebook, pencil and pen
• Card game, games, crosswords, books, frisbee, football, kite
• energy bars, candies, snacks and ready meals
• Tape (can be wrapped around the water bottle)
• matches or lighter
• Energy bars (also nice to share with other climbers, guides and porters)
• Gatorade or other drink mixes help with flavor and mineral needs
• A PET bottle with a handle and spout is a good water bottle. Thread a rope or lanyard through the handle and it slips neatly under your jacket.
• Write your name on your bottles and bladders (identification of personal items!

SUMMIT DAY - A few more packing tips for the summit day:

• Keep your camera and water bottle in your jacket
• Don't forget to put on sunscreen - even on your lips!
• Have drinking water ready
• Wear layers that you can take off and aren't embarrassed to be seen in (perhaps wear shorts over your long underwear).
• To prevent the water from freezing on summit day, leave your water and inner tube in your jacket. For camelbacks, blow air back into the bladder after each sip and drink often

Tipping Policy:

The tip depends on the length and complexity of the trip, the number of staff on the trip, and the number of travelers on the trek.

Generally, the group likes to meet before the end of the hike to discuss how much they would like to tip each member based on their individual experience. Tips shouldn't depend on whether you climb the summit or not, but whether your guides and porters were professional and had your best interest in mind.

If your guides and porters didn't meet your expectations, please contact us and don't feel obligated to tip. If they ask you for a tip during your trek, please let us know as well, as it is against company policy.

Do not tip or pay for additional services while on the mountain, other than refreshments while on the mountain. You are welcome to invite your guides after the tour for drinks or dinner (on you) as a thank you in addition to their tips.

All tips are based on one day and one person. To avoid confusion on the first day of your climb, please confirm with your guide the correct number of bags you or your group have. Do not tip other people.

We refer to our general terms and conditions (Term & Condition), which you will receive from us on request. You can also take this from your personal travel experience at the end of your offer.