THE PLAN
Your itinerary
Time in Tanzania: allow 10 days including arrival and departure around the 8-day mountain route.
ArrivalPreparation in Moshi
Spend the included hotel night in Moshi with a briefing and equipment check.
Mountain day 1Lemosho forest to Mti Mkubwa
Transfer to the route gate and walk through the forest to the first camp.
Mountain day 2Onto the Shira Plateau
Walk into the open mountain landscape and camp at Shira 1.
Mountain day 3Across Shira to Shira 2
Continue across the plateau, keeping a steady pace before the next camp.
Mountain day 4Lava Tower and Barranco
Follow the higher trail toward Lava Tower and descend to Barranco.
Mountain day 5Barranco to Karanga
Cross the wall with your guide and continue to Karanga.
Mountain day 6High camp at Barafu
Reach Barafu, prepare for the summit night and rest.
Mountain day 7Summit attempt and descent
Attempt Uhuru if conditions and your guide allow, then descend to Mweka.
Mountain day 8Return to Moshi
Descend through the forest and return for the included hotel night.
DepartureYour next Tanzania chapter
Have breakfast and continue with your onward arrangements.
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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Share your available days and previous walking experience. We’ll discuss the route, equipment, arrival nights and guide arrangements.
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