On second day early breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed, we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Elevation: 8700ft to 12,600ftDistance:16km Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Habitat:Moorland

From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Elevation:12,600ft to 13,000ftDistance:8km Hiking Time: 5-6 hoursHabitat:Semi-desert

after brakfast we leave barranco camp to karanga valley and the junction which connects mweka trail Elevation :13250 Distance 5 kilometers Hiking time 3:4hrs habitat : alpine desert

We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. Elevation:3,250ft to 15,350ftDistance:4 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours 

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain. Elevation:15,350ft to 19,340ft to 10,150ftDistance:5km up / 13km downHiking Time:5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours downHabitat:Stone scree and ice-capped summit

After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gifted Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha. Elevation:10,150ft to 5500ftDistance:10 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Forest