Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (2,835m)

• Drive from Moshi to the gate and complete registration.

• Start your trek through thick rainforest.

• Reach Machame Camp for dinner and overnight.

Walking time: 5–7 hours

Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,850m)

• Climb through moorland and catch views of the mountain.

• Continue to Shira Camp for lunch, dinner, and sleep.

Walking time: 4–6 hours

Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower (4,600m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

• Today is up and down to help your body adjust to high altitude.

• Reach Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp.

Walking time: 6–8 hours

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640m)

• Climb the steep Barranco Wall in the morning.

• Walk through alpine desert to Barafu Camp, where you’ll rest before the final climb.

Walking time: 6–8 hours

Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

• Begin your summit attempt just after midnight.

• Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Take photos and celebrate.

• Descend back to Barafu, rest, then continue to Mweka Camp.

Walking time: 12–14 hours

Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

• After breakfast, walk down through the forest.

• Meet your driver at the gate and return to Moshi.

Walking time: 3–4 hours