THE PLAN
Your itinerary
Time in Tanzania: allow 9 days including arrival and departure around the 7-day mountain route.
ArrivalMeet the team in Moshi
Use the included hotel night for your briefing, equipment check and rest.
Mountain day 1Forest to Machame Camp
Register at Machame Gate and follow the forest trail to camp.
Mountain day 2Above the trees to Shira
Walk into open moorland and continue to the Shira camping area.
Mountain day 3Lava Tower to Barranco
Follow the higher trail toward Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco for the night.
Mountain day 4Barranco Wall to Karanga
Cross Barranco Wall with your guide and continue to Karanga Camp.
Mountain day 5Karanga to Barafu
Move to high camp, prepare the summit plan and rest early.
Mountain day 6Uhuru attempt, then Mweka
Begin the summit attempt before dawn. If conditions allow, reach Uhuru, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Mountain day 7Forest descent and return
Walk to Mweka Gate and transfer to Moshi for your included post-trek hotel night.
DepartureOnward travel
Have breakfast and continue to your next destination.
YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS
What’s included
The itinerary below is the starting plan. Your written quote confirms the services for your dates and group.
Planned inclusions
- Mountain guide, porter and cook team sized for your climb
- Park, camping or hut and rescue charges for the mountain itinerary
- Mountain meals and treated drinking water
- Return transfers between Moshi and the route gates
- Two Moshi hotel nights with breakfast: before and after the trek
- Shared mountain tents and sleeping mats
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and evacuation
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Personal clothing, boots and sleeping-bag rental
- Hotel lunches, dinners and additional hotel nights
GOOD TO KNOW
Practical details
The route days are mountain days. Allow the full trip length for arrival and departure. Acclimatisation, weather and the guide’s decisions affect the itinerary; reaching Uhuru is never guaranteed. Personal equipment, the crew plan and available safety equipment are confirmed before booking.
Tell me about food preferences, walking pace and access needs when you enquire. We’ll agree any changes to the route and price before you confirm.
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Make this trip yours.
Share your available days and previous walking experience. We’ll discuss the route, equipment, arrival nights and guide arrangements.
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