Kilimanjaro & Uhuru Peak　D5 Waypoint

15 Jan 2026　6 waypoints　9 photos　3.67 km

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D5 Waypoint map
The day's route and the position of its 6 waypoints; numbers match the list below.

D5 Itinerary

Today's climb reaches Barafu Camp, the campsite closest to the summit. After five days of climbing, we've now entered the alpine desert zone — even on a windless day, staying out of the sun feels cold, so keep your body and head properly insulated.

Less than a kilometer out of Karanga, Kibo's cone stands complete right ahead — that's the snow line we'll be climbing tonight at 00:00.
Less than a kilometer out of Karanga, Kibo's cone stands complete right ahead — that's the snow line we'll be climbing tonight at 00:00.

Because Barafu Camp is the closest campsite to the summit and where all the routes converge, it has noticeably more waste than other camps — be sure to wear camp shoes that properly cover your feet.

Since the summit push starts around 00:00 the next morning, eat and turn in early tonight. Eating too late can leave you sleeping poorly or under-rested. Even if you can't sleep, try to calm your mind and get the most rest you can — because what comes next is the longest day on the entire mountain.

Trail Log

    Start of record08:46　3995 m　0 km　Karanga Camp

    ↓2 h 3 min　2.27 km　↑722 m

  1. Afternoon Tea TimeAfternoon Tea Time

    31 Afternoon Tea Time

    10:49　4443 m　2.27 km

    4,665 m3,722

  2. ↓1 h 13 min　1.21 km　↑221 m

    Barafu Camp

    32 Barafu Camp

    12:02　4666 m　3.48 km

    4,665 m3,722

  3. ↓40 min　190 m　↓56 m

    Today's Campsite

    33 Today's Campsite

    12:42　4612 m　3.67 km

    4,665 m3,722

  4. ↓48 min　0 m

    All routes meet here — gravel, grit, glass: wear sturdy camp shoesAll routes meet here — gravel, grit, glass: wear sturdy camp shoesAll routes meet here — gravel, grit, glass: wear sturdy camp shoes

    34 All routes meet here — gravel, grit, glass: wear sturdy camp shoes

    13:30　4620 m　3.64 km

    4,665 m3,722

  5. ↓21 min　0 m

    Scale

    35 Scale

    13:51　4657 m　3.50 km

    4,665 m3,722

  6. ↓1 min　0 m

    Check-in Hut

    36 Check-in Hut

    13:52　4661 m　3.50 km

    4,665 m3,722

↓170 m　↓56 m

End of record12:42　4661 m　3.67 km　Barafu Hut

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