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: 8,694 ft (2,650m)
                  Distance Hiked: 4.5 miles (7 km)
                  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: 8.5 miles (14 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5:    HIKE FROM MOIR HUT TO LAVA TOWER (Day 4 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue hiking through the Upper Moorlands towards Lava Tower arriving in time for lunch.  You will have time to rest before setting out on an acclimatization hike to the top of Lava Tower returning in time to rest before dinner.
                  Starting Elevation: 13,580 ft (4,139m)
                  Ending Elevation: 15,092ft (4,600m)
                  Distance Hiked: 4.3 miles (7 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6:    HIKE FROM LAVA TOWER TO ARROW GLACIER (Day 5 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue hiking to the base of the Western Breach Route at Arrow Glacier Camp.  The day will be spent mostly resting and conserving energy.  In the afternoon you will go on an acclimatization hike part way up the final ascent route.
                  Starting Elevation: 15,092 ft (4,600m)
                  Ending Elevation: 16,086 ft (4,903m)
                  Distance Hiked: 2 miles (3.25 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7:    HIKE FROM ARROW GLACIER TO THE CRATER CAMP (Day 6 on Mountain)
After a very early breakfast, you will begin your ascent up the mountain, winding your way up through the Western Breach, arriving at Crater Camp for lunch.  After lunch you will have the option to hike and explore the inner crater and ash pit.

                  Starting Elevation: 16,086 ft (4,903m)
                  Ending Elevation: 18,865 ft (5,750m)
                  Distance Hiked: 1.8 miles (2.9 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8:    HIKE FROM THE CRATER CAMP TO THE SUMMIT TO MWEKA HUT CAMP (Day 7 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 (5,715m)
                  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 9: HIKE FROM MWEKA HUT TO THE MWEKA GATE AND RETURN TO ARUSHA (Day 8 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: 6.5miles (10 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
                  Overnight: At a lodge in Arusha
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch

 Day 10: 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