Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Gran Meliá Arusha

Arrive at JRO airport, meet your DKE representative, and transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha. Rest, relax, and prepare for your climb.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Acclimatization Hike – Arusha National Park

Full-day acclimatization hike with 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: Dense jungle trails, Umbwe River valley views • Distance: ~11 km • Time: 5–6 hrs • Gain: ↑ 1,300 m
Accommodation: Umbwe Cave Camp (2,900m)

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

Zones: Rainforest → Moorland • Special: Steep ridges and rocky trail leading to iconic Barranco Valley • Distance: ~7 km • Time: 5–6 hrs • Gain: ↑ 1,060 m
Accommodation: Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Day 5: Acclimatization Day – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Special: Hike to Arrow Glacier and return for acclimatization. Relax at camp with time for reading or games.
Distance: ~4 km (roundtrip) • Time: 3–4 hrs • Gain/Loss: ↑↓ ~500 m
Accommodation: Barranco Camp (3,960m)

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

Zones: Moorland → Alpine desert • Special: Climb the Great Barranco Wall, descend into Karanga Valley • Distance: ~6 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Gain: ↑ 75 m
Accommodation: Karanga Camp (4,035m)

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

Zones: Alpine desert • Special: Short but steep ascent to high camp. Summit briefing and rest.
Distance: ~4 km • Time: 3–4 hrs • Gain: ↑ 605 m
Accommodation: Barafu Camp (4,640m)

Day 8: Barafu (4,640m) → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Zones: Arctic summit zone → Rainforest • Special: Midnight summit push via Stella Point. Sunrise at Uhuru Peak, 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 (3,100m)

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

Zones: Montane rainforest • Special: Final descent through lush jungle. Certificate ceremony 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)