Arrival:
Stage 1 : Arrival in Tanzania  

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport on date …………….Flight # ………Arrive at ……..am/pm you will be picked up with our representative from Kilimanjaro International Airport strait to the Hotel where you will spend a night before trek begins on the next day. You will have the opportunity to go over any last minute questions. At this point you will also have the chance to leave a bag behind with anything you don't need on the trekking. Your left-behind gear will be secured at the storage room and will meet you as soon as you back from Safari. Stay overnight at Hotel Bed and Breakfast. (Accommodation will be accordingly to the choice of Category.)

Stage 2:
MACHAME GATE 1800 M (5,904 ft) to MACHAME CAMP 3,000 M (9,840 ft)

• Walking through the Wilderness Zone

• Hike time: 7.5 hrs, Elevation change: +1200 M (3,936 ft)

• Estimated distance: 10km (6 miles), Final elevation: 3000 M (9,840 ft)

One benefit of the Machame route is its quick rise to relatively high elevations (~10,000 ft/~3,040 meters), and a short ascent to the Lava Tower site (~15,000 ft/~4,560 m) before descending back to Barranco Camp (12,700 ft/3,870 m) on the same day. This follows the climber's adage 'climb high, sleep low', and helps altitude acclimation. The initial steep ascent also helps climbers acclimatize better.The Machame route starts from Machame Gate and travels upwards through the montane rainforest, characterized by dense vegetation, a muddy trail and short sections of steep climbs. The first campsite, Machame Camp, is right after the dense tree cover in an area with lower but still thick bush lands

Stage 3:
MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP (12,300’)

• Change of Vegetation Rain forest to moorland

• Hike time: 7 hrs, Elevation change: +800 M

• Estimated distance: 6km, Final elevation: 3800 M

The second day continues through increasingly sparse trees and bushes into moorlands. Picturesque hanging mosses often cover trees and offer an ethereal quality to the landscape.The day finishes with Shira Camp, which is on a small plateau in the high moorlands, and features views of Kibo in the northwest and Mount Meru towards the east. White necked ravens can be seen throughout the day. There is also a set of small caves a short walk from the campsite known as the Shira Caves.

Stage 4:
SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO HUT (12,956 ft.)

• The effect of High Altitude will be observe from this day

• Hike time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: +100 m (328 ft)

• Estimated distance: 6 km (4 miles) Final elevation: 3950 m (12.956 ft)

The third day starts in the moorlands and moves into alpine desert, with fewer trees and more rocks. The highest point is the base of the Lava Tower, after which the trail descends into the Barranco Valley. More vegetation is present in this zone, especially the area just before the campsite. This area is called the 'Garden of the Senecias' which features many of the huge senecia plants. Shorter lobelia plants are also present.

• Hike time: 3.5 hrs, Elevation change: +240 M (787 ft)

• Estimated distance: 4km (2.5 miles), Maximum elevation: 4190 m (13,743 ft)

• Final elevation: 4000 M

The fourth day starts with the ascent of the Barranco Wall, which is considered a scramble in climbing terms. The top of the Wall has attractive vistas of Kibo and the surrounding landscape. The trail continues with many up and down sections across small streams and rivulets, and finally crosses the Karanga River to the Karanga campsite.

Stage 6:
KARANGA TO BARAFU CAMP (15,088 ft.)

• Hike time: 3.5 hrs, Elevation changes: +410 M (1,345 ft)

• Estimated distance: 4km (2.5 miles), Final elevation: 4600 m (15,088 ft)

The fifth day follows the path up and across a rocky zone, finishing at the high camp Barafu. Very little vegetation can be found on the inhospitable terrain. A field of sedimentary rocks litters the ground like many broken mirrors. (Note - the 6 day trek omits the Karanga campsite, and climbers continue directly to Barafu on the same day.)

 Stage 7:
 BARAFU to UHURU PEAK (19,340 ft.) to MWEKA CAMP (9,550 ft.)

SUMMIT DAY!  

• Summit time: 7 hrs, Elevation change: +1300 m (4,264 ft)

• Estimated distance: 5km (3 miles), Final elevation: 5896 m (19,340 ft)

• Descent time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: -2800 m (-9,184 ft)

• estimated distance: 12km, Final elevation: 3100 m (9,550 ft)

The summit is usually attempted on the very early morning of the Sixth day (around midnight). Barafu is also used as a summit campsite for the Umbwe route. Climbers typically take somewhere between 5-7 hours to ascend, using headlamps and cold weather gear. The first milestone is Stella Point (18,652 ft/5,685 m), which is on the crater rim. Following Stella Point, the trail continues for another 30 mins to the summit - Uhuru Peak. The descent back to Barafu takes roughly 4 hours. Some climbers 'scree slide' down the slope, which entails skidding/running down the loose gravel at medium speed. From Barafu, climbers typically take a short break, and continue downwards through the alpine desert and ensuing moorlands to Mweka Camp.

Stage 8:
MWEKA CAMP - MWEKA GATE - MOSHI

• Descent time: 4 hrs, Elevation change: -1250 m (4,100 ft)

• Estimated distance: 10km (6 miles), Final elevation: 1828 m(5,996ft)

The Seventh day and final day has trekkers continue through the montane forest to Mweka gate. Troops of black-and-white colobus monkeys can often

Land costs include:

• All night in hotel accommodations  (double occupancy) B&B
• All transportation in Tanzania for those on the regular (official) schedule  
• All group equipment for the climb
• All meals (Unless indicated on Schedule) B&B – Bed and Breakfast / BLD – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• All park fees and climbing permits for participants and staff

Land costs do not include

•  International round-trip airfare to Tanzania International visas for Tanzania

• Meals and hotels outside the regular itinerary

• Excess-luggage charges and airport taxes

• Personal gear   

• Single-room supplement for hotels  

• Medical/Evacuation trip insurance  Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Moshi Expedition

• Tips and gratuities