Ascend gradually into heather moorland, crossing streams and Shira Ridge to Shira 1 Camp by a stream.

Elevation: 2,650 m → 3,500 m (8,700 ft → 11,500 ft)
Distance: 8 km / 5 mi
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Gentle hike across Shira Plateau, ideal for acclimatization, reaching Shira 2 Camp near streams on moorland meadows.

Elevation: 3,500 m → 3,850 m (11,500 ft → 12,600 ft)
Distance: 8 km / 5 mi
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Long trek east through the Garden of the Senecios, passing Lava Tower / Shark’s Tooth (4,600 m) for lunch. Descend to Moir Camp (4,200 m) – perfect for high-altitude acclimatization.

Elevation: 3,850 m → 4,200 m (12,467 ft → 13,780 ft)
Distance: 14 km / 8 mi
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Moderate climb out of Moir Valley. Optional hike to Little Lent Hill (4,375 m) for panoramic views. Continue along northern slopes to Buffalo Camp.

Elevation: 4,200 m → 4,020 m (13,780 ft → 13,188 ft)
Distance: 12 km / 7 mi
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: High Alpine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Climb Buffalo Ridge then descend to Porfu Camp for lunch. Continue east around northern slopes to Rongai Third Cave.

Elevation: 4,020 m → 3,800 m (13,188 ft → 12,467 ft)
Distance: 8 km / 5 mi
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
Habitat: High Alpine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Steady incline across the Saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. Continue southwest to School Hut to rest before the summit push.

Elevation: 3,800 m → 4,800 m (12,467 ft → 15,748 ft)
Distance: 15 km / 8 mi
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Awaken ~11:30 PM for summit climb. Trek steep slopes to Hans Meyer Cave, then ascend to Gilman’s Point (5,681 m). Continue along crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Descend to Millennium Camp (3,950 m).

Elevation: 4,800 m → 5,895 m → 3,950 m (15,748 ft → 19,340 ft → 12,959 ft)
Distance: 6 km up / 11 km down
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours up / 5–6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree & ice-capped summit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Descend through montane forest to Mweka Gate. Collect summit certificate and transfer to hotel in Moshi.

Elevation: 3,950 m → 1,680 m (12,959 ft → 5,500 ft)
Distance: 10 km / 6 mi
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast