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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Our driver will pick you up from the airport and drop you at The charity hotel in Arusha. Later this day our Kilimanjaro guide will come and inspect your climbing gears and brief about the hike starting the next day. If the guide finds you without some important climbing gear he will take you to a shop for buying or renting them.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to mandara hut
Arusha to mandara hut
Early in the morning, we drive for about 3 hours to the Marangu Gate of Kilimanjaro National Park (1,840 m). While our guide is busy with the registration forms, we can watch our mountain team/crew prepare for the ascent and pack their bags. As soon as the registration is done and the team is prepared, our Kilimanjaro adventure through the dense rainforest begins. We may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the black and white colobus monkeys foraging in the lush vegetation. After about 4 hours of an easy hike through the magnificent rainforest, we reach the beautifully situated Mandara Hut. After a well-deserved break, our guide takes us to the Maundi crater, where we can enjoy a magnificent view of the Kenyan interior. Overnight in Mandara Hut.
• Distance: ~8km / 5 miles
• Trekking time: 4-6 hours
• Zone: Rainforest.
Day 3
Mandara to Horombo
Mandara to Horombo
The day begins with an early breakfast and shortly after leaving the Mandara Hut, we reach the tree line where the vegetation turns into heather bushes. We hike through a beautiful moor landscape through the hills with special flora until after about 6 hours the Horombo Hut comes into view at an altitude of about 3,700 m. From the huts, we have a fantastic view of the Mawenzi, the second-highest peak in the Kilimanjaro massif, of the Kibo peak, and the wide plains below us. Kilimanjaro consists of three extinct conical volcanoes, Kibo (5,895 m), Mawenzi (5,148 m), and Shira (3,962 m). Overnight in Horombo Hut.
• Distance: ~12km / 7 miles
• Trekking time: 6-8 hours
• Zone: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone.
Day 4
Acclimatization at zebra rock
Acclimatization at zebra rock
The purpose of an acclimatization day is to get our bodies used to high altitudes. We highly recommend it as it will assist with acclimatization. After a relaxed breakfast, we go on a 2 to 4-hour hike to the 3,980 m high zebra rocks. The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. A warm lunch awaits us on our return to the Horombo Hut. In the afternoon we can relax and recharge our batteries for the next day’s hike. Overnight in Horombo Hut.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Horombo to kibo
Horombo to kibo
Today’s stage is long and demanding, although there are no steep climbs. You will clearly feel the height and thus the thinning air. We will have the Mawenzi and Kibo summits in view almost the whole long way. This almost vegetation-free plateau connects the summit of the Kibo with the Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut and should be reached in about 5 to 6 hours. After an invigorating lunch, we can relax a little, have dinner around 5:00 p.m. and go to sleep around 7:00 p.m. The ascent to the summit starts at midnight, so it is important that we recover well beforehand. Because the ascent to the summit is a little longer from this route, it is very important that we eat and drink enough and recharge our batteries for the long day on the summit. Remember to have at least 3 liters of warm drinking water prepared by the crew. Overnight at Kibo Hut.
• Distance: ~10km / 6 miles
• Trekking time: 5-7 hours
• Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kibo to summit and back to Horombo hut
Kibo to summit and back to Horombo hut
Today is the “big day” of the summit stage. After a hot tea and light breakfast, we start at midnight when the lava ash is still frozen and easy to walk. We start the ascent to the summit, with our headlamp. At sunrise, we reach Gilman’s Point (5715 m) on the crater rim. You have to expect strong winds on the ascent. After about an hour we reach Stella Point (5756 m). Another 1 to 2 hours ascent along the crater ridge leads us to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Here we see Kilimanjaro in all its glory and enjoy the 360 ° view over the landscape at sunrise. We are now on the “roof of Africa”. At lunchtime, we arrive at the Kibo-Hut. After a warm meal and a break of about 1 hour, we make our way back to the Horombo Hut (3,700 m). Overnight in the Horombo Hut.
• Distance: ~5.5km / 3 miles ascent and then 15km / 8-mile descent
• Trekking time: 6-8 hours to the summit and then 5-8 hours to Horombo Hut
• Zone: Glacial zone, high alpine zone, and low alpine zone.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Horombo to Mandara then drop of at your hotel in Arusha
Horombo to Mandara then drop of at your hotel in Arusha
The last stage leads through the heather and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2,700 m), where our last lunch awaits us on the mountain. Day six from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate is nearly 20km but usually only takes 7 hours to complete.
At Marangu Gate, you will be presented with your certificate, either for Gilman’s Point or Uhuru Peak (depending on how far you managed to get).
You will then be driven to Moshi or Arusha which will make it the end of your trip.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Arusha to Serengeti
Arusha to Serengeti
After breakfast, our driver will take you from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. Experience the vast open plains and beautiful skies of the Serengeti during a pleasant three-hour drive.
In the evening, embark on a game drive. Have dinner and spend the night at Serengeti wild camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wild Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti
Serengeti
Your day begins with breakfast served around 6:00 a.m., followed by an exciting morning game drive in the Serengeti, complete with packed lunches.
Get ready to encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, wildebeests, leopards, impala, elephants, crocodiles, zebras, and more. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive to Ngorongoro, with game drives along the way.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Begin your day with an early breakfast at approximately 6:15 a.m. Then, embark on a journey down into the crater, in search of the elusive black rhino. Spotting these creatures can be challenging as the other animals are more prominent on the crater floor.
Following lunch, the wildlife adventure in Ngorongoro Crater continues with another exciting drive. Eventually, it will be time to make your way back to Arusha, concluding your exploration. You will be dropped off to Arusha or at the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar or home country.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
