Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha

Meet your DKE representative at JRO and transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha. Rest, gear check, and climb briefing.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Acclimatization Hike – Arusha National Park

Gentle hiking among montane forest and Momela Lakes wildlife to prime acclimatization before the trek.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 3: Morum Barrier / Shira Gate (~3,400–3,550m) → Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)

Zones: Moorland / Shira Caldera • Special: Start high on the volcanic plateau; vast west-face views.
Distance: ~7 km • Time: 2–3 hrs • Gain: ↑ ~100–200 m
Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

Day 4: Shira 1 (3,610m) → Moir Camp (3,995–4,200m)

Zones: Moorland → High alpine desert • Special: Cross open Shira Plateau; optional acclimatization walk above camp.
Distance: ~10–12 km • Time: 5–6 hrs • Gain: ↑ ~400–600 m
Accommodation: Moir Camp

Day 5: Moir → Lava Tower (4,630m) → Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Zones: Alpine desert → Moorland • Special: “Climb high, sleep low” via Lava Tower for strong acclimatization; descend to the iconic Barranco Valley.
Distance: ~12 km • Time: 6–7 hrs • Gain/Loss: ↑ ~450–650 m to Lava Tower, then ↓ ~670 m to camp
Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 6: Barranco (3,960m) → Karanga Camp (4,035m)

Zones: Moorland / alpine desert • Special: Scramble the Great Barranco Wall; rolling traverse with glacier views.
Distance: ~5–6 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Gain: Net ↑ ~75 m (with ups/downs)
Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Day 7: Karanga (4,035m) → Barafu Camp (4,640m)

Zones: Alpine desert • Special: Short, steady ascent to high camp; early dinner and summit briefing.
Distance: ~4 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Gain: ↑ ~600 m
Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 8: Barafu → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Zones: Arctic summit zone → Moorland / forest • Special: Night ascent via Stella/Gilman’s; sunrise on the crater rim; long descent to Mweka.
Distance: ~16–17 km • Time: 12–14 hrs • Elevation: ↑ ~1,255 m to summit, then ↓ ~2,795 m to camp
Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Day 9: Mweka Camp (3,100m) → Mweka Gate (1,640m) – Return to Arusha

Zones: Upper montane → rainforest • Special: Certificate collection and celebration lunch; drive to Arusha.
Distance: ~10 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Loss: ↓ ~1,460 m
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha (day use or overnight, as booked)