Day 2: Mt. Kilimanjaro Ascent
Gently climb through lush forest and along a scenic ridge to your first overnight at 9,800 feet. Machame Huts (B,L,D)

Day 3: Mt. Kilimanjaro Ascent
Hike through valleys, moors, across streams and up a steep gorge to your hut at Shira Plateau at 12,500 feet. Catch views of Kibo Peak and the western breach. Shira Hut (B,L,D)

Day 4: Mt. Kilimanjaro Ascent
Turn eastward through an alpine desert landscape. Descend along a canyon to your hut amid groundsels and waterfalls in Barranco Valley at 13,100 feet. Barranco Hut (B,L,D)

Day 5: Mt. Kilimanjaro Ascent
The flora disappears as you scale ridges and clamor around boulders. Picnic in Karanga Valley, facing Kibo’s southern glaciers. Overnight at 15,500 feet. Barafu Hut (B,L,D)

Day 6: Mt. Kilimanjaro Summit
Set out before sunrise for a final ascent on a spectacular ridge to Stella’s Point. Continue to Africa’s highest point, Uhuru Peak, at 19,340 feet. Descend to Mweka. Mweka Hut (B,L,D)

Day 7: Mt. Kilimanjaro Descent / Mountain Base
Descend easily to the base and to your hotel for a shower and meal to celebrate your trek. Marangu Hotel (B,L,D)

Day 8: Arusha / Depart
After breakfast, depart to Arusha for your onward flight. (B)

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