Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide for a briefing, check your gear, and prepare for your self-supported adventure.
Drive to Machame Gate (1,790m) for registration. Begin trekking through rainforest, carrying your own gear. Set up camp at Machame Camp (3,010m). Trek duration: 5–6 hours.
Trek up a steep ridge exiting the rainforest into moorland. Carry your own gear and set up camp at Shira Camp (3,840m). Enjoy scenic views along the way.
Acclimatization day: climb high to Lava Tower (4,630m) then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m). Carry and manage your own food, water, and camping gear.
Climb the Barranco Wall and traverse several valleys to reach Barafu Camp (4,680m). Prepare your camp for the summit night. Self-supported trekking continues.
Start around midnight to Stella Point (5,756m) and continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend to Barafu, rest, then continue to Mweka Camp (3,100m). Carry all personal gear and food.
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Celebrate your self-supported climb and transfer back to Moshi for rest or onward travel.
Tip: Pace yourself, stay hydrated, and enjoy the independence of carrying your own gear. This trek is ideal for experienced hikers seeking a self-supported adventure.