Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)

• Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate (about 1 hour).

• Begin trekking through the rainforest.

• Arrive at Machame Camp in the late afternoon.

• Dinner and overnight in tents.

Walking time: 5–7 hours

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

• After breakfast, continue up a steep path through moorland.

• Enjoy wide views of the mountain and Shira Plateau.

• Camp at Shira for the night.

Walking time: 4–6 hours

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

• Walk up to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.

• This helps your body adjust to the altitude.

• Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.

Walking time: 6–8 hours

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,035m)

• Climb the famous Barranco Wall, then cross ridges and valleys.

• Arrive at Karanga Camp for rest, dinner, and overnight.

Walking time: 4–5 hours

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640m)

• A short walk to Barafu Camp, the base before the summit.

• Rest and prepare for the midnight climb.

• Dinner and early sleep.

Walking time: 3–4 hours

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

• Wake up around midnight and begin the final climb.

• Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise – the top of Africa!

• Take photos and enjoy the moment.

• Descend to Barafu for a short rest, then down to Mweka Camp.

Walking time: 12–15 hours

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,640m)

• After breakfast, walk down through the forest to the gate.

• Meet the vehicle and return to Moshi for a hot shower and rest.

Walking time: 3–4 hours