Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a Tazama Africa representative will warmly welcome you and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Your evening is dedicated to relaxation and preparation for the adventure ahead. You will have a comprehensive briefing with our team to ensure your gear is ready and you are mentally prepared for the climb.

After an early breakfast, your guide and mountain crew will meet you for a final briefing. You will then drive to the western entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park, Londorossi Gate. After completing the park formalities, you will continue by vehicle to a high-altitude drop-off point at the start of the trek. Here, you will see the first stunning views of the Shira Plateau.

The trek from this point to Shira 1 Camp is a gentle, low-altitude-gain hike, allowing your body to begin the crucial process of acclimatization. Upon arrival, your professional mountain crew will have already prepared your camp, allowing you to settle in and enjoy a warm dinner.

Today, you will embark on a light trek from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp. The path offers spectacular views of the unique flora and the vast plains of the African savannah below. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and a short rest before beginning an acclimatization hike toward Lava Tower Camp.

• The Tazama Acclimatization Strategy: Your guide will lead you on an acclimatization hike with a 200m altitude gain, followed by a descent back to camp. This "climb high, sleep low" approach is essential for a successful summit and is a key feature of all our treks. We take these short hikes very seriously, as they significantly increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak.

This is a critical day for acclimatization. You will leave Shira 2 Camp and begin the ascent toward the iconic Lava Tower, reaching an elevation of over 4,600m. This part of the trek can be challenging, but your guide will maintain an optimal pace. You'll have lunch at the top to allow your body to acclimate before beginning your descent.

Your journey continues with a dramatic descent into the verdant Barranco Valley, where you will see the immense Barranco Wall. Your camp will be set up nearby, offering a stunning backdrop for your evening.

Today begins with an early start and the exciting climb up the famous Barranco Wall. This isn't a technical climb, but a fun scramble that takes about an hour. Our guides are experts at navigating this section safely. After reaching the top, you'll have a chance to take photos before continuing on a challenging path with a series of ascents and descents to Karanga Camp. A hot lunch will be waiting for you upon arrival.

After a few hours of rest, you will complete another acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp before descending back down.

After a warm breakfast, you will begin the hike to Barafu Summit Camp. This is your final rest stop before your summit attempt and the altitude will be noticeable. Our team will be there to greet you, with your tents and sleeping bags already set up, allowing you to rest and prepare for the night ahead. The remainder of the day is for sleeping, hydrating, and preparing your gear for the final ascent.

Your group will wake just after midnight and begin the final, exhilarating push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Your guides will pair you into twos, providing a personal guide for a steady pace and close monitoring of your physical and mental well-being. The climb is physically strenuous, but watching the sunrise from the "Roof of Africa" is a moment you will never forget.

After reaching the summit, you will begin the long descent back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing your descent to Millennium Camp.

After a final breakfast on the mountain, you will begin your last descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Here, the entire team will gather to congratulate you, and you will sign the guestbook. Upon reaching our office, you will be awarded your commemorative summit certificate before being transferred back to your hotel in Arusha for a long-awaited hot shower and a celebratory dinner.