Day 1: Start: Lemosho Gate (2385 m)- Big Tree Camp (2780 m)

.Altitude: ? 395 m .Walking Time: 2-3h

Hike through the lush forest. Gradually climbing along a footpath.

Day 2: Start: Big Tree Camp (2780 m)

Shira Camp 2 (3900 m) .Altitude: ? 1120 m .Walking Time: 7-8h

A long day with ups and downs. Great views of Kibo and Shira Ridge as you emerge from the forest.

Day 3: Shira Camp 2 (3900 m)- Barranco Camp (3960 m)

.Altitude: ? 740 m ? 680 m .Walking Time: 6-7h

Another long day through interesting vegetation, especially around the Lava Tower rock formation.

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960 m) - Karanga Camp (4035 m)

.Altitude: ? 100 m ? 25 m .Walking Time: 3-4h

Conquering the Barranco Wall, breathtaking views of a glacier waits. More ups and downs.

Day 5: Start: Karanga Camp (4035 m) - Barafu Camp (4640 m)

.Altitude: ? 605 m .Walking Time: 3-4h

An easy footpath through a rock-strewn moon landscape.

Day 6: Start: Barafu Camp (4640 m) - Crater Camp (5730 m)

.Altitude: ? 1090 m .Walking Time: 6-7h

A particularly early start and a challenging climb up the Kibo before descending into the Crater.

Day 7: Start: Crater Camp (5730 m) - Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3080 m)

.Altitude: ? 165 m ? 2815 m .Walking Time: 7-9h

A slow two hour ascent to the summit. After brief celebrations, descend back towards the rainforest.

Day 8: Start: Mweka Camp (3080 m) - Mweka Gate (1630 m)

.Altitude: ? 1450 m .Walking Time: 2-3h

A traditional farewell ceremony will be followed by an easy few hours’ descent back through the rainforest to the gate.