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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. The evening is free for relaxation and a pre-climb briefing with your mountain guide, who will check your equipment and provide last-minute preparations.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, you'll drive to Marangu Gate for registration and begin your climb through the dense rainforest filled with wildlife, such as blue monkeys and colorful birds. You'll arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Distance: 8 km.
Day 3
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
The trail continues through the moorland zone with scattered giant heathers and everlasting flowers. The landscape opens up with breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. You'll arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon for dinner and rest.
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Distance: 12 km.
Day 4
Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
This day is dedicated to acclimatization, which is crucial for your success on the mountain. You’ll take a short hike to Zebra Rocks (around 4,000m) or Mawenzi Ridge for stunning panoramic views, before returning to Horombo for lunch, relaxation, and preparation for the next stage.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
After breakfast, you'll hike across the alpine desert between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain is open and dry with spectacular mountain scenery. You'll arrive at Kibo Hut by afternoon, have an early dinner, and rest as you prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Distance: 10 km | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Marangu Gate
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Marangu Gate
At midnight, you'll begin your final ascent to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. The climb is challenging but deeply rewarding, with sunrise views from Gilman’s Point (5,681m) and the summit’s glacier fields. Celebrate your achievement at Uhuru Peak (5,895m) before descending back to Horombo Hut for rest. Then, you'll continue down to Marangu Gate. You'll receive your climbing certificate and drive back to Arusha for a hot shower and a relaxing evening.
Trekking Time: 12–14 hours (total ascent & descent).
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees, rolling savannah, and vast herds of elephants. You'll enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where you may spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
Your last day to Ngorongoro Crater, begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Mto wa Mbu at around, followed by a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will descend into the crater for a game drive and picnic lunch while spotting wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and possibly black rhinos. After the safari, you will ascend from the crater in the early afternoon and continue with a transfer through Karatu and Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), arriving in the evening in time for a late-night departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
