Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer (about 1 h) to the functional mountaineering hotel (with garden, pool, luggage storage, internet) in Moshi (about 880 m). Overnight at the Hotel.

Briefing talk, then drive to Machame Gate (1,790 m) where you will meet the porters. Hike first through tropical rainforest. The rich green of the ferns later alternates with moss-covered trees and heather plants. Overnight at Machame Camp (3,010 m) in a tent. (Walking time approx. 6 h, 1,220 m uphill)

You leave the heath zone via a long rocky ridge. Morning fog gives the landscape a spooky impression. From the Shira Plateau you have a magnificent view of Kibo and Shira in the evening. On the other hand, Mt. Meru (4,566 m) rises out of the sea of clouds. Overnight at Shira Camp (3,850 m) in a tent. (Walking time approx. 5-6 h, 835 m uphill)

Today's route profile favors acclimatization. The first steeper gradients lead to approx. 4,600 m. You will reach the Lava Tower, the highest point of the day at "halftime". Then, at the foot of Kibo Peak, descend into the Barranco Valley to the camp with stunning views of Kibo's glaciers and snowfields. Overnight at Barranco Camp (3,960 m) in a tent. (Walking time approx. 6-7 h, 750 m uphill, 650 m downhill)

Today you can take your time to get up. During breakfast you can take a look at the huge Barranco Wall, still in the shade, which rises majestically in front of you. You then climb the approx. 200 m of the wall with the use of your hands, as there are some climbing passages to overcome. Continue to the Karanga that you will cross with easier ascents and descents. Above the valley is camped at about 4,035 m. In good weather, spectacular views of Kibo and the Moshi low below await you. In the afternoon you can walk a bit uphill (about 200 m) to acclimatize better. Overnight in a tent. (Walking time approx. 4-5 h, 250 m uphill, 250 m downhill)

After a steep ascent and descent over the mighty Barranco wall, you will reach the Karanga Valley (4,000 m), which you will cross. The last section follows a ridge up to Barafu Camp (4,640 m). From here you have a wonderful view of the Mawenzi. Overnight at Barafu Camp in a tent. (Walking time approx. 7-8 h, 880 m uphill, 200 m downhill)

The summit storm begins around midnight. Arduous ascent over serpentines to Stella Point (5,739 m), which you reach at sunrise. The sun gives new strength for the last meters to the summit, and about 1 hour later you stand exhausted and happy on the highest point of Africa (5,895 m). It's done! Way back to the camp. After an extensive break, you will descend on the Mweka route to the camp (3,790 m). Overnight at Millennium Camp in a tent. (Walkingtime approx. 11-13 h, 1,255 m uphill, 2,120 m downhill)

Descent through heathland and rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,650 m), where you will receive your summit certificate. Here you thank the carrier crew and hand over the almost obligatory tip. Drive to the hotel in Moshi and overnight stay. (Walking time approx. 5-6 h, 2,140 m downhill)

Transfer to the airport or connecting program