Day 1:    PRE-CLIMB ORIENTATION
After a leisurely breakfast, you will meet your mountain guides and group leaders where they will discuss the climb program, mountaineering and group expectations, hazards on the mountain, sickness prevention, etc.  The guides will also answer any questions you may have about the climb.  They will also do an equipment and gear check for each climber to make sure you are prepared and have everything you need for the climb.  After the pre-climb orientation, the day is yours to relax and get well rested before beginning your climb the next day.
            Overnight: At a lodge in Arusha
            Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2:    DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TO THE LEMOSHO TRAILHEAD (Day 1 on Mountain)After breakfast, your driver and mountain guides will drive you to the Londorosi Gate, where you will check in and register.  Continue the drive to the Lemosho Gate Trailhead where you will enjoy lunch, and begin hiking through the Montane Forest to Mti Mkubwa Camp where you will spend your first night on the mountain.
            Starting Elevation: 7,185 ft (2,100m)
            Ending Elevations: 8,695 ft (2,650m)
            Distance Hiked: 4.5 miles (7km)
            Approximate Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
            Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3:    HIKE FROM MTI MKUBWA CAMP TO SHIRA I CAMP (Day 2 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue climbing through the Montane Forest, eventually entering the Upper Moorlands.  If the sky is clear, this is also the first day you will be able to see the mountain as you climb. Lunch will be served on the mountain before continuing your hike to Shira I camp.
            Starting Elevation: 8,694 ft (2,650m)
            Ending Elevation:11,844 ft (3,610m)
            Distance Hiked: 5 miles (8 km)
            Approximate Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
            Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner                

Day 4:    HIKE FROM SHIRA I CAMP TO MOIR HUT CAMP (Day 3 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue climbing through the Upper Moorlands.  Lunch will be served before continuing onto Moir Hut camp.  After a short rest, you will go on an acclimatization hike before dinner.
            Starting Elevation: 11,844 ft (3,610m)
            Ending Elevation: 13,580 ft (4,139m)
            Distance Hiked: 7 miles (11 km)
            Approximate Hiking Time: 6-9 hours
            Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5:    HIKE FROM MOIR HUT CAMP TO BARANCO HUT CAMP (Day 4 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you continue hiking through the Upper Moorlands entering into the Alpine Desert climate zone. You will enjoy lunch at Lava Tower (15,092 ft/4,600m) before continuing your hike down to Baranco Hut Camp. Although you end the day at about the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
            Starting Elevation: 13,580 ft (4,139m)
            Ending Elevation: 12,795 ft (3,900m)
            Distance Hiked: 5.5 miles (9 km)
            Approximate Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
            Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6:    HIKE FROM BARANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP (Day 5 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue your hike with a scramble up “The Great Baranco Wall” using your hands in spots to help you maneuver around the rocks and boulders.  You will arrive at Karanga Camp for lunch, and a much-needed rest before embarking on an afternoon acclimatization hike, returning to camp in time for dinner.
           Starting Elevation: 12,795 ft (3,900m)
            Ending Elevation: 13,107 ft (3,995 m)
            Distance Hiked: 3.5 miles (5.5 km)
            Approximate Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
            Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7:    HIKE FROM KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU HUT CAMP (Day 6 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue your hike through the Alpine Desert with views of Kibo’s glaciers as you hike.  You will also be able to see Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers.  You will arrive at camp for lunch and will spend the afternoon resting and hopefully sleeping to re-gain as much energy as you can.  You will wake at 11p.m. to get ready for your hike to the summit.
                   Starting Elevation: 13,107 ft (3,995m)
                   Ending Elevation: 15,331 ft (4,673 m)
                   Distance Hiked: 2 miles (3.5 km)
                   Approximate Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
                   Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8:    HIKE FROM BARAFU HUT CAMP TO CRATER CAMP (Day 7 on Mountain)
After an early breakfast, you will continue your hike through the Arctic climate zone. It is important to dress in warm layers and also to remember to snack during the ascent to keep up your energy.  After ascending Kibo’s Wall, you will continue hiking to Crater Camp, the highest camp on Kilimanjaro. The camp is located inside Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Crater, offering stunning views of the surrounding glaciers. If you still have energy once you arrive, you will have the option to hike and explore the inner crater and ash pit.
                   Starting Elevation: 15,331 ft (4,673m)
                   Ending Elevation: 18,865 ft (5,750m)
                   Distance Hiked: 5 miles (8 km)
                   Approximate Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
                   Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9:    HIKE FROM THE CRATER CAMP TO THE SUMMIT TO MWEKA HUT CAMP (Day 8 on Mountain)
After an early breakfast, you will start your ascent to the summit, hoping to be at the summit in time for sunrise.  The final ascent is extremely tiring 476 feet (145m) requiring a big push to reach Uhuru Peak “The Roof of Africa” at 19,341 feet (5,895m).  Once you have celebrated this great accomplishment and taken photos, you will begin your descent down the mountain hiking through Stella Point at 18,885 ft (5,756m) to Barafu Hut Camp where you will stop for lunch and a short rest before proceeding down the mountain to Mweka Hut Camp.
                   Starting Elevation: 18,865 ft (5,750m)
                   Ending Elevation: 10,171 ft (3,100m)
                   Distance Hiked: 7.5 miles (9 km)
                   Approximate Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
                   Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: HIKE FROM MWEKA HUT TO THE MWEKA GATE AND RETURN TO ARUSHA (Day 9 on Mountain)

After Breakfast, you will continue your hike down the mountain arriving at the Mweka Exit Gate.  Upon your arrival, you will enjoy lunch and an award ceremony, where you will receive your certificate for successfully climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Sadly, you will say good-bye to your climbing crew and meeting with your driver who will drive you back to Arusha. Where you will enjoy one of the best hot showers you will ever have, along with time resting, relaxing, and talking about the amazing feat you just accomplished.           
                   Starting Elevation: 10,171 ft (3,100m)
                   Ending Elevation: 5,380 ft (1,640m)
                   Distance Hiked: 6.5 miles (10 km)
                   Approximate Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
                   Overnight: At a lodge in Arusha
                   Included Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch

 Day 11: BEGIN NEXT DAY ACTIVITIES OR FLY BACK HOME
If you are continuing on to do safari, you will begin the day per your itinerary. 

If you are proceeding onto another destination, you will continue on with those plans. If you are returning home, you may be able to spend some time in Arusha before you catch your flight back home loaded with memories of an incredible accomplishment to share with your family and friends.
                   Included Meals: Breakfast