Tanzaniafrom $9,410 pp
The most scenic route to Uhuru Peak with the strongest acclimatisation profile, approaching across Kilimanjaro's wild western flank with nine days on the mountain.
Kilimanjaro ClimbsAdventure
Day by day
- Day 1
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Register at the gate and take a gentle first walk through montane rainforest to Big Tree Camp at 2,650m.
- Day 2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1
Climb out of the forest onto open moorland, crossing streams and ridges to the edge of the Shira Plateau.
- Day 3
Shira 1 to Shira 2
A gentle day across the plateau with optional side walks for acclimatisation and huge views of Kibo.
- Day 4
Shira 2 to Barranco
Ascend past the 4,600m Lava Tower, the key acclimatisation moment, then descend into the Barranco Valley to sleep low.
- Day 5
Acclimatisation day at Barranco
Rest and explore around Barranco Camp, the favourite camp of most trekkers, letting your body adapt.
- Day 6
Barranco Wall to Karanga
Scramble the famous Barranco Wall after breakfast and traverse into the Karanga Valley.
- Day 7
Karanga to Barafu
Complete the South Circuit to base camp at Barafu, with an early dinner and a few hours of sleep before the push.
- Day 8
Summit day
Away by midnight to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895m around sunrise, then the long happy descent to Mweka Camp.
- Day 9
Descend to Mweka Gate
A final forest walk to the gate for summit certificates and the drive back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- All park fees, camping or hut fees, permits and VAT
- Professional English-speaking certified guide with wilderness first-responder training
- Full mountain crew: cook and porters
- Two nights of accommodation before and after the climb
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Complimentary oxygen cylinder and portable toilet
- Airport and gate transfers
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for the mountain crew (about $450 per climber is customary)
- Personal trekking gear (rental available in Moshi and Arusha)
- Extra lodge nights in case of early descent
Your team
You'll deal with the people who actually run your trip
Wildspire is a small Tanzanian-owned team based in Mwanza. The guide who plans your route is the one who answers your messages, and the one waving from the Land Cruiser when you land.
