Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Gran Meliá Arusha

Arrive at JRO airport and meet your DKE representative. Transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha for rest, climb briefing, and equipment check.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Acclimatization Hike – Arusha National Park

Full-day acclimatization trek with scenic views of Mount Meru, Momela Lakes, and Ngurdoto Crater. Wildlife encounters and picnic lunch included.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 3: Umbwe Gate (1,600m) → Umbwe Cave Camp (2,900m)

Zones: Rainforest • Special: Steep ridge trail, lush vegetation, valley views with Umbwe River below.
Distance: ~11 km • Time: 5–6 hrs • Gain: ↑ 1,300 m
Accommodation: Umbwe Cave Camp

Day 4: Umbwe Cave (2,900m) → Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Zones: Rainforest → Moorland • Special: Rocky ridges, panoramic views of Kibo, arrival below towering Barranco Wall.
Distance: ~7 km • Time: 5–6 hrs • Gain: ↑ 1,060 m
Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 5: Barranco (3,960m) → Karanga Camp (4,035m)

Zones: Moorland → Alpine desert • Special: Climb Great Barranco Wall, traverse valleys before camping in Karanga Valley.
Distance: ~6 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Gain: ↑ 75 m
Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Day 6: Karanga (4,035m) → Barafu Camp (4,640m)

Zones: Alpine desert • Special: Short but steep climb to high camp. Afternoon summit preparation and early rest.
Distance: ~4 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Gain: ↑ 605 m
Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Day 7: Barafu (4,640m) → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Zones: Arctic summit zone → Rainforest • Special: Midnight summit attempt via Stella Point; breathtaking sunrise, long descent to Mweka.
Distance: ~17–18 km • Time: 12–14 hrs • Elevation: ↑ 1,255 m to summit, ↓ 2,795 m to camp
Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Day 8: Mweka (3,100m) → Mweka Gate (1,640m) – Return to Arusha

Zones: Montane rainforest • Special: Final descent through lush jungle. Collect certificates at Mweka Gate. Transfer to Arusha.
Distance: ~10 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Loss: ↓ 1,460 m
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha (day use or overnight)