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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi Airport Pick up - Arrival
Nairobi Airport Pick up - Arrival
Upon your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional guide and transferred to your hotel for some well-deserved rest and relaxation after your journey. Depending on your arrival time and energy levels, our guide can arrange an optional city tour to introduce you to the local culture, landmarks, and vibrant atmosphere. This gentle exploration offers a great way to acclimate and get a feel for the area. Whether you choose to unwind at the hotel or take the city tour, you’ll be perfectly refreshed and ready to embark on your exciting safari adventure the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
After enjoying breakfast in Nairobi, set out on a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, located about 4 hours away. Along the way, you’ll pass through diverse landscapes—from bustling towns and rural villages to vast open plains dotted with acacia trees and Maasai homesteads. As you approach Amboseli, the stunning silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro rises in the distance, offering breathtaking views that frame the park’s famous wildlife. Upon arrival, embark on an exciting afternoon game drive where you can spot large herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, zebras, lions, and a variety of bird species. The park’s unique setting at the foot of Africa’s highest peak makes it a photographer’s paradise. After an adventurous day, check in to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African bush.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli National Park- Moshi Kilimanjaro Via Namanga Border
Amboseli National Park- Moshi Kilimanjaro Via Namanga Border
On this day, after breakfast, you will enjoy a scenic transfer from Amboseli National Park toward the Namanga border, the official crossing point between Kenya and Tanzania. Along the way, you'll stop for a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant, enjoying the changing landscapes and rural scenery as you leave Amboseli behind. After completing immigration formalities at Namanga, you’ll continue your journey through the town of Arusha, heading toward Moshi, the base town for Mount Kilimanjaro trekkers. Upon arrival in Moshi in the afternoon, you’ll check in at your hotel and have time to rest and prepare for your Kilimanjaro hike via the Marangu Route. If time permits, you may enjoy a brief Moshi city tour, visiting local markets or cultural spots before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, ready for the adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Panama Garden Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Marangu Gate Mount Kilimanjaro - Mandara Hut
Marangu Gate Mount Kilimanjaro - Mandara Hut
You'll depart from Arusha to Marangu gate, complete all the required formalities before you begin our trek through the beautiful thick forest that clothes the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro.
Hiking for 4 to 5 hours, you will spot wildlife such as the blue colobus monkey and a variety of bird species along the way
You will spend a night at Mandara Hut, which provides you with luxuries such as solar lighting and flush latrines. Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya
On your way to the top, our professional guide named John will brief you about the history of Kilimanjaro, types of vegetation, and much more as you climb to the summit.
• Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
• Distance: 8km/5 mi
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Attitude gained: 818m
• Accommodation. Mandara Hut.
Day 5
Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
You will wake up early today, as you have a big day of trekking ahead of you! We begin our day through the forest until the trails open up to the start alpine zone.
If the weather is clear, you will get a glimpse of Kibo and Mawenzi-two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro Mountain. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Horombo Hut.
• At this point, you may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
• Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
• Distance: 12km/7.5 mi
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Heathland
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Attitude gained: 998
• Accommodation. Horombo Hut.
Day 6
Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
It’s another big day of trekking, as you will make your way to Kibo hut and rest for the night ahead of your attempt to summit the roof of Africa. Climbing almost 4,130 meters, you will arrive at Kibo Hut in the evening.
Make sure you drink a lot of water during dinner, as you will be up bright and early tomorrow to start your quest to the summit. Dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.
• Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
• Distance: 9km/5.5 mi
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Attitude gained: 993m
• Accommodation. Kibo Hut.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Kibo Hut- Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut- Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Just after midnight our professional guides will wake you up with a cup of tea and a light meal for energy as you dress and get ready for the adventure ahead.
You will be hiking in pitch darkness for 5 to six hours, so take it easy and you will make it to Stella Point a few hours before sunrise. From here, there will be an additional two hours of extreme hiking before you achieve your ultimate objective: Uhuru Peak.
Standing at 5985 meters, you will be able to experience an amazing sunrise and be absorbed in a spectacular panoramic view. Congratulations, you have made it to the roof of Africa.
You will now climb back down to Horombo Hut via Kibo Hut. This is due to be one of the longest, most tiring days of your life.
• Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
• Down to 3700m/12,200ft
• Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9 mi down
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Attitude gained: 1181m
• Accommodation. Horombo Hut.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Kilimanjaro Aiport(JRO)
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Kilimanjaro Aiport(JRO)
Today is a day of joy, as you enjoy your last breakfast on the Mountain before climbing down to Marangu Gate. It’s almost 19 19-kilometer walk down to Marangu Gate, but it will be a lot easier compared to climbing up the mountain.
Upon arrival at the gate, you will have an opportunity to celebrate with your guides, potters, and the cook for their hard work and offer them tips.
Later on collect your certificate of completion. Your driver will drive you back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi for a good well-deserved rest.
• Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
• Distance: 20km/12.5 mi
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Forest.
• Meal: Breakfast.
• Attitude gained: 1816m.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
