Kilimanjaro & Uhuru Peak D2 Waypoint
12 Jan 2026 9 waypoints 14 photos 4.92 km
D2 Itinerary
Today's route has no more vegetation cover on either side, and the views open up. It's pleasant in the sun, but the wind bites when there's none, so keep your head protected from the wind. You'll start noticing quite a few species unique to Kilimanjaro along this stretch, including — but not limited to — the white-necked raven (Corvus albicollis) and the giant groundsel (Dendrosenecio kilimanjari). Past the first day's rainforest, almost the entire mountain is rocky trail, so wear thick-soled, thick-leather boots to protect your feet and absorb the impact. Today's climb is modest, mainly a slow gain to let the group's bodies adjust to altitude. Given the worse weather in the afternoon, if the group and guide are both fine with it, aim to reach camp before noon to avoid the afternoon drizzle.
Trail Log
04 Viewpoint Up Ahead
3,891 m3,021↓1 h 20 min 1.34 km ↑292 m
05 Big Rest Platform
3,891 m3,021↓2 min 60 m
06 Restroom
3,891 m3,021↓1 min 50 m
07 Restroom
3,891 m3,021↓25 min 580 m ↑87 m
08 Fresh Water Source
3,891 m3,021↓22 min 530 m ↑61 m
09 Cairns Mark a Boundary, Not a Trail
3,891 m3,021↓20 min 760 m ↑20 m ↓46 m
10 Shira Cave Camp
3,891 m3,021↓1 min 50 m
11 Campsite
3,891 m3,021↓5 h 58 min 110 m
12 Signal Spot on the Rocks
3,891 m3,021
Start of record07:56 2835 m 0 km Machame Camp
↓1 h 13 min 1.44 km ↑405 m
End of record17:38 3750 m 4.92 km Shira Camp
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