During your ascent of Kilimanjaro, each day follows a well-paced and comfortable routine designed to support acclimatization and maximize your enjoyment.

Your morning begins with the comforting ritual of “bed tea,” served around 6:30–7:00 am, followed by breakfast between 7:30 and 8:00 am. Before departure, our team conducts a daily health check, measuring key indicators such as oxygen saturation and pulse rate to ensure your well-being at altitude.

Departure from camp is typically no later than 8:30 am.

The day’s hike is unhurried and enjoyable, usually lasting between 4 to 7 hours. The pace is deliberately slow and steady, allowing your body to adapt gradually. You’ll stop at least once every hour, giving you plenty of time to rest, take photos, appreciate the scenery, and interact with fellow climbers.

At midday, you’ll enjoy a light snack lunch, followed by tea and biscuits around 4:00 pm. Dinner is served at approximately 7:00 pm.

In the evening, before heading to sleep, our guides will once again monitor your health, checking your oxygen levels and overall condition to ensure you are acclimatizing safely.

Upon arrival at camp, you’ll be welcomed by a fully prepared campsite your tent will be set up, and your bags ready for collection. To keep mornings efficient, please ensure your bags are packed before breakfast.

Summit Day

Summit day is the most demanding and rewarding part of the climb.

Your day begins late at night, with tea and biscuits served around 11:30 pm, before setting off at midnight (or sometimes 1:00 am). The ascent takes place in darkness, often in cold and windy conditions, so proper thermal clothing is essential especially for protecting your hands, feet, and face.

The trek from Barafu Camp to the crater rim takes approximately 6 to 8 hours, with arrival timed to coincide with sunrise an unforgettable and inspiring moment. From Stella Point, it is about another hour to the summit, with expected arrival between 7:00 am and 9:00 am.

After spending about an hour at the summit celebrating your achievement, taking photos, and enjoying the breathtaking views you will begin your descent. The trail down is steep, dusty, and can be demanding on the knees, so it’s important to move carefully and stay with a guide.

Upon returning to Barafu Camp, you will rest, have lunch, and prepare your bags (ideally packed the night before) for the porters. The journey then continues with a further two-hour descent to High Camp, located at a lower altitude near the forest edge.

Although this final descent may feel challenging after such a long day, it is essential. Barafu sits at 4,600 meters, and descending to a lower altitude significantly supports recovery your body will benefit greatly from it.