A scenic high-altitude western approach across Shira Plateau before joining the southern circuit.
Follow the main stages of this climb from arrival or park gate to summit and descent.
Open each day for trekking distance, habitat, overnight, and route details.
Arrive in Arusha, meet your guide, complete briefing and gear inspection, and prepare for the climb.
Accommodation: Hotel in ArushaDrive to Shira Gate and begin trekking across the high-altitude Shira Plateau.
Distance 7 km | Hiking 4-5 hours | Overnight: Shira Camp 1Cross the vast plateau with views of Kibo Peak, Mount Meru, and surrounding valleys.
Distance 8 km | Hiking 4-5 hours | Overnight: Shira Camp 2Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending into Barranco Valley.
Distance 10 km | Hiking 6-8 hours | Overnight: Barranco CampClimb Barranco Wall and continue through alpine valleys to Karanga Camp.
Distance 5 km | Hiking 4-5 hours | Overnight: Karanga CampReach final summit base at Barafu Camp and rest before the night ascent.
Distance 4 km | Hiking 3-4 hours | Overnight: Barafu CampSummit Uhuru Peak at sunrise and descend to Mweka Camp.
Distance 17 km | Hiking 10-15 hours | Overnight: Mweka CampDescend through rainforest, receive certificates, and transfer back to Arusha.
Distance 10 km | Hiking 3-4 hours
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