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5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

5 DAYS • MOUNTAIN HUTS

FASTEST MARANGU OPTION

5 Days Marangu Route

5 Days • Mountain Huts • Direct Route

Before the trek, our mountain team arranges a route briefing and equipment check. On the first morning, your driver collects you from the confirmed Moshi/Arusha hotel and takes you to the appropriate Kilimanjaro gate, where you meet the full guide and porter team and complete park registration.

A direct, classic climb for fit trekkers who want the shortest Marangu itinerary.

HighlightsMandara Hut • Horombo Hut • Kibo Hut

Mountain accommodationMandara Hut • Horombo Hut • Kibo Hut

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Typical mountain schedule: breakfast is usually served around 6:30–7:30 AM, lunch between about 12:00–2:00 PM, and dinner around 6:30–7:30 PM. Exact times, trekking pace and camp arrival can change with weather, altitude, trail conditions and the guide’s safety decisions.

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut

Your mountain guide will normally meet you at your hotel the evening before the climb for a final briefing and equipment check. On trek morning, breakfast is usually taken around 6:30–7:00 AM before your driver collects you for the transfer to Marangu Gate. After registration, permits and porter organisation, begin through lush montane rainforest toward Mandara Hut. The walk is generally 4–5 hours at a deliberately steady pace. Lunch is taken on the trail or on arrival depending on timing. After settling into the hut, enjoy a short rest and optional acclimatization walk. Dinner is normally served around 6:30–7:30 PM, followed by the guide’s briefing for the next day.

Day 2 — Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut

After an early breakfast, usually around 7:00 AM, leave the rainforest and enter open heath and moorland. The landscape becomes wider and drier, with views toward Mawenzi and Kibo possible in clear weather. Expect roughly 5–7 hours of trekking with regular hydration and rest stops. Lunch is taken en route. On arrival at Horombo Hut, the team helps you settle in, checks how you are responding to altitude and encourages a relaxed afternoon. Dinner is generally served around 6:30–7:30 PM.

Day 3 — Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut

Breakfast is normally served around 6:30–7:00 AM before trekking across the high-altitude alpine desert toward Kibo Hut. The pace becomes slower as altitude increases, and your guide will closely monitor breathing, hydration and general condition. The trekking day is usually 5–7 hours. Lunch is served on the route or at Kibo depending on progress. After arrival, eat an early dinner, prepare summit clothing, headlamp, water and snacks, then rest as much as possible before the night ascent.

Day 4 — Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

Wake late in the evening, commonly around 11:00 PM, for hot tea, biscuits or a light snack. The summit climb normally begins around midnight. Ascend slowly toward Gilman’s Point and continue around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, aiming to reach the summit area around sunrise depending on pace and conditions. After photographs and a short celebration, descend to Kibo for a rest and a proper meal before continuing down to Horombo Hut. This is the longest and most demanding day of the route. Dinner and an early night follow at Horombo.

Day 5 — Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, begin the long but straightforward descent through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Lunch may be served on the trail or after completing the trek. At the gate, complete park formalities and receive summit certificates where applicable. Your driver will meet the group and transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a shower, rest and celebration.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

6 DAYS • MOUNTAIN HUTS

HUT ACCOMMODATION

6 Days Marangu Route

6 Days • Mountain Huts • Extra Acclimatization

A better-paced Marangu climb with an extra acclimatization day at Horombo.

HighlightsMandara Hut • Horombo Hut • Kibo Hut

Mountain accommodationMandara Hut • Horombo Hut • Kibo Hut

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut

After a pre-climb briefing and equipment check, enjoy an early hotel breakfast before pickup for Marangu Gate. Your guide handles registration while the porter team prepares loads. Begin through tropical rainforest on a well-defined trail to Mandara Hut, usually 4–5 hours. Lunch is taken during the trek or at the hut depending on progress. Dinner is normally served around 6:30–7:30 PM.

Day 2 — Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut

Breakfast is typically around 7:00 AM. Trek out of the forest into heath and moorland, with increasingly open views of Mawenzi and Kibo. The walk generally takes 5–7 hours at a controlled acclimatization pace. Lunch is taken en route. Reach Horombo in the afternoon, hydrate, rest and have dinner around early evening.

Day 3 — Horombo Acclimatization Day

This extra day is the key advantage of the six-day Marangu itinerary. After breakfast, take a guided acclimatization hike toward Zebra Rocks or higher ground, climbing gradually before returning to sleep at Horombo Hut. The aim is to expose your body to greater altitude while keeping the night at the same sleeping level. Return for lunch or a late lunch, spend the afternoon resting and hydrating, then have dinner and a health briefing with the guide.

Day 4 — Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut

Leave after an early breakfast and cross the alpine desert toward Kibo Hut. Expect roughly 5–7 hours of steady trekking. Your guide will keep the pace slow, remind you to drink regularly and monitor altitude response. On arrival, eat, organise summit gear and rest. Dinner is served early because the summit attempt begins before midnight.

Day 5 — Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

Wake around 11:00 PM for tea and a light snack, then begin the summit ascent around midnight. Climb toward Gilman’s Point and continue to Uhuru Peak for sunrise if pace and weather allow. After summit photographs, descend to Kibo for food and rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut. This is a very long day, so the afternoon and evening are reserved for recovery, dinner and sleep.

Day 6 — Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Complete final park procedures and receive summit certificates when applicable. Your driver will be waiting for the transfer back to your Moshi or Arusha hotel, where the climb officially ends.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

5 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

5 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

QUIETER NORTHERN APPROACH

5 Days Rongai Route

5 Days • Camping • Remote Scenery

A quiet northern approach with a gradual trail and a remote wilderness atmosphere.

HighlightsSimba • Second Cave/Kikelewa • Mawenzi • Kibo

Mountain accommodationSimba Camp • Kikelewa / Second Cave • Mawenzi Tarn • Kibo area

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Rongai Gate → Simba Camp

Meet your guide before departure for a final briefing, then leave your hotel after breakfast for the road transfer to Rongai Gate on Kilimanjaro’s northern side. After registration and porter organisation, begin through cultivated land and forest toward Simba Camp. The first trek is generally moderate and allows the guide to establish a comfortable pace. Lunch is taken en route or at camp. Dinner is usually served around 6:30–7:30 PM.

Day 2 — Simba Camp → Kikelewa Camp

After breakfast, continue across increasingly open moorland with broad views over northern Kilimanjaro. The guide maintains a slow rhythm to support acclimatization. Expect a substantial trekking day with a lunch stop along the route. Reach Kikelewa Camp in the afternoon, hydrate, rest and attend the evening briefing before dinner.

Day 3 — Kikelewa Camp → Kibo Camp

Leave after an early breakfast and climb gradually toward the high alpine zone and Kibo area. The landscape becomes sparse and volcanic as altitude increases. Your guide monitors your condition closely and keeps the pace conservative. Arrive at Kibo Camp, take a late lunch or early meal, organise summit equipment and rest. Dinner is early because the summit climb begins around midnight.

Day 4 — Kibo Camp → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

Wake around 11:00 PM for tea and a light snack before starting the summit ascent near midnight. Climb steadily toward the crater rim and continue to Uhuru Peak, aiming for the summit around sunrise depending on weather and individual pace. Descend to Kibo for rest and food, then continue down the Marangu side to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 — Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Complete the park exit process and collect summit certificates where applicable. Your driver meets you at the gate and transfers you to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

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6 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

6 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

BETTER-PACED RONGAI

6 Days Rongai Route

6 Days • Camping • Northern Approach

A quieter northern climb with more time for altitude adjustment before the summit.

HighlightsSimba • Second Cave • Kikelewa • Mawenzi • Kibo

Mountain accommodationSimba Camp • Second Cave • Kikelewa • Mawenzi Tarn • Kibo Camp

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Rongai Gate → Simba Camp

Following your pre-climb briefing, enjoy breakfast at the hotel and depart by vehicle for Rongai Gate. After registration and team preparation, trek through forest and farmland to Simba Camp. The first day is deliberately comfortable, usually allowing plenty of time for hydration and adjustment. Dinner is served in the early evening.

Day 2 — Simba Camp → Second Cave

After breakfast, climb gradually through moorland toward Second Cave. The northern side of Kilimanjaro is quieter and often feels more remote than the southern routes. Walk at a slow acclimatization pace with a lunch break during the day. Reach camp in the afternoon, rest, hydrate and join the guide’s evening health check and briefing.

Day 3 — Second Cave → Kikelewa Camp

Continue across the northern slopes after breakfast, gaining altitude progressively toward Kikelewa. The scenery becomes more dramatic as vegetation thins and Mawenzi becomes increasingly prominent. Lunch is taken en route. Arrive in the afternoon for rest, tea, dinner and preparation for the next higher camp.

Day 4 — Kikelewa Camp → Mawenzi Tarn → Kibo Camp

Start early and climb toward the Mawenzi area, using the slower morning movement as valuable acclimatization. Continue toward Kibo across the high saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The day is demanding because of altitude, so your guide will strictly control the pace. On reaching Kibo Camp, eat an early meal, organise summit gear and rest before the midnight departure.

Day 5 — Kibo Camp → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

Wake late evening for hot drinks and a light snack, then begin the summit climb around midnight. Ascend toward the crater rim and Uhuru Peak, ideally reaching the highest point near sunrise. After a short summit stop, descend to Kibo for a meal and rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 — Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through the changing vegetation zones to Marangu Gate. Complete the exit formalities and certificate process. Your driver meets you at the gate and returns you to your Moshi or Arusha hotel.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

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6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

6 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

POPULAR SCENIC ROUTE

6 Days Machame Route

6 Days • Camping • Varied Landscapes

A scenic and energetic route crossing rainforest, Shira Plateau and the Barranco landscape.

HighlightsShira Plateau • Barranco • Barafu • Uhuru Peak

Mountain accommodationMachame • Shira • Barranco • Karanga/Barafu • Mweka camps

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Machame Gate → Machame Camp

Your guide normally meets you before the climb for a briefing and gear check. After breakfast, your driver transfers you to Machame Gate, where the team completes registration and porter allocation. Begin through dense rainforest on a steadily rising trail to Machame Camp, normally 5–7 hours depending on conditions. Lunch is taken on the trail. Dinner and the next-day briefing take place in camp.

Day 2 — Machame Camp → Shira Camp

After breakfast, leave the forest and climb onto the heather and moorland zone toward the Shira Plateau. The trail becomes steeper in sections but opens to impressive mountain views. Trek for roughly 4–6 hours, stopping for lunch and hydration. Arrive at Shira Camp in the afternoon with time to rest and, if conditions allow, take a short acclimatization walk before dinner.

Day 3 — Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

This is an important acclimatization day. After breakfast, climb toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,600 metres, where lunch is commonly taken. Spending time high before descending helps the body adjust to altitude. Continue down into the Barranco Valley, arriving at Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight at a lower sleeping elevation than the day’s high point.

Day 4 — Barranco Camp → Barranco Wall → Karanga → Barafu Camp

After breakfast, tackle the Barranco Wall with guidance from the mountain team. The route then crosses a series of ridges and valleys toward Karanga before continuing to Barafu Camp, the base for the summit attempt. This is a long day, so pace and hydration are carefully managed. On arrival, eat, prepare summit clothing and equipment, then rest. Dinner is served early.

Day 5 — Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Wake around 11:00 PM for tea, snacks and final preparation, then begin the summit ascent near midnight. Climb slowly toward Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak, ideally reaching the summit around sunrise. After photographs, descend back to Barafu for a short rest and meal, then continue down to Mweka Camp. Dinner and a well-earned sleep follow.

Day 6 — Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete park formalities and collect summit certificates where applicable. Your driver will meet you for the transfer back to your Moshi or Arusha hotel.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

7 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

MORE ACCLIMATIZATION TIME

7 Days Machame Route

7 Days • Camping • Scenic Route

Our preferred Machame pace for stronger acclimatization and a more comfortable summit plan.

HighlightsShira Plateau • Lava Tower • Barranco • Uhuru Peak

Mountain accommodationMachame • Shira • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu • Mweka camps

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Machame Gate → Machame Camp

Following the pre-climb briefing, leave your hotel after breakfast and drive to Machame Gate. Once registration and porter arrangements are complete, begin through the rainforest toward Machame Camp. The first day usually takes 5–7 hours. Lunch is taken on the trail and dinner is served after settling into camp.

Day 2 — Machame Camp → Shira Camp

After breakfast, climb out of the forest into moorland and continue onto the Shira Plateau. The pace remains steady, with rest and hydration stops throughout the day. Reach Shira Camp after roughly 4–6 hours, enjoy a hot drink and rest, then attend the evening briefing before dinner.

Day 3 — Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

Climb toward Lava Tower for acclimatization, typically reaching the high point around lunchtime. After spending time at altitude, descend to Barranco Camp. This 'climb high, sleep low' pattern is one of the key acclimatization benefits of the Machame route. Dinner is served at camp after the guide’s health check.

Day 4 — Barranco Camp → Barranco Wall → Karanga Camp

After breakfast, climb the Barranco Wall with support from your guides, then traverse undulating terrain toward Karanga Valley and Karanga Camp. This shorter day creates valuable additional acclimatization time. Lunch is normally served at or near camp, leaving the afternoon for rest, hydration and a short optional walk before dinner.

Day 5 — Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Leave Karanga after breakfast for the gradual climb to Barafu Camp. The day is intentionally shorter so you can arrive early, eat, prepare summit equipment and rest. Your guide will explain the night ascent, check clothing layers, headlamps, water and snacks. Dinner is usually served early, followed by sleep before the late-evening wake-up.

Day 6 — Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Wake around 11:00 PM for hot drinks and a light snack. Begin the summit climb around midnight, ascending toward Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak for sunrise if conditions permit. After celebrating briefly at the summit, descend to Barafu for food and rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 — Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete final park procedures and collect summit certificates where applicable. Your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

7 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

7 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

SCENIC WESTERN APPROACH

7 Days Lemosho Route

7 Days • Camping • Strong Acclimatization Profile

A beautiful western approach with varied landscapes and an excellent acclimatization profile.

HighlightsShira • Lava Tower • Barranco • Barafu • Uhuru Peak

Mountain accommodationForest • Shira • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu • Mweka camps

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Londorossi Gate → Forest Camp

After the pre-climb briefing and equipment check, depart your hotel after breakfast for Londorossi Gate. The guide completes registration while porters organise group equipment. Continue to the trailhead and begin through the western rainforest toward Forest/Mti Mkubwa Camp. Lunch is taken during the journey or trek. Dinner is served after settling into camp.

Day 2 — Forest Camp → Shira 1 Camp

Breakfast is served early before climbing out of the forest into heath and moorland. The trail rises toward the Shira Plateau, revealing increasingly open views across the western side of Kilimanjaro. Walk at a controlled pace with a lunch stop en route. Reach Shira 1 Camp in the afternoon for rest, hydration and dinner.

Day 3 — Shira 1 → Shira 2 / High Acclimatization Walk

Continue across the broad Shira Plateau after breakfast, taking time to acclimatize gradually. Depending on the guide’s plan and conditions, the team may include an additional higher walk before settling at Shira 2. Lunch is served during the day, and the afternoon is kept relatively relaxed so you can recover, hydrate and prepare for the next higher section.

Day 4 — Shira 2 → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

Climb toward Lava Tower, reaching one of the highest points so far on the trek. Lunch is commonly taken around the Lava Tower area before descending into the Barranco Valley. The descent to a lower sleeping altitude supports acclimatization. Reach Barranco Camp in the afternoon for rest, dinner and briefing.

Day 5 — Barranco Camp → Barranco Wall → Karanga → Barafu Camp

Begin with the Barranco Wall, then traverse ridges and valleys toward Karanga. Continue onward to Barafu Camp, where you will prepare for the summit attempt. Lunch is taken during the trek. At Barafu, eat an early dinner, organise warm layers, headlamp, water and summit snacks, then rest before the late-evening wake-up.

Day 6 — Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Wake around 11:00 PM and begin the summit climb near midnight after hot drinks and a light snack. Ascend toward Stella Point and Uhuru Peak, aiming for sunrise depending on pace and weather. After summit photographs, descend to Barafu for food and rest, then continue to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 — Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate, complete final park procedures and collect summit certificates where applicable. Your driver will meet you for the transfer back to your Moshi or Arusha hotel.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

8 Days Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

8 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

SLOWER-PACED LEMOSHO

8 Days Lemosho Route

8 Days • Camping • Extra Acclimatization

A slower, highly scenic climb designed to give extra time for acclimatization.

HighlightsShira • Moir/Lava Tower • Barranco • Barafu • Uhuru Peak

Mountain accommodationForest • Shira • Moir/Lava Tower • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu • Mweka

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Londorossi Gate → Forest Camp

Meet your guide for the final briefing, then leave your hotel after breakfast for Londorossi Gate. After registration and porter organisation, continue to the trailhead and trek through montane rainforest to Forest/Mti Mkubwa Camp. Lunch is taken en route. Dinner and the next-day briefing are held in camp.

Day 2 — Forest Camp → Shira 1 Camp

After breakfast, climb out of the forest into heath and moorland toward the Shira Plateau. The pace is deliberately comfortable to begin acclimatization. Reach Shira 1 in the afternoon after a lunch stop, then rest, hydrate and enjoy dinner.

Day 3 — Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp

Cross the open Shira Plateau with gradual elevation gain and excellent opportunities for acclimatization. Your guide may add a short higher excursion if everyone is feeling well. Lunch is taken during the day, while the afternoon at Shira 2 is reserved for rest, hydration and a health check before dinner.

Day 4 — Shira 2 → Moir/Lava Tower Acclimatization → Barranco Camp

Climb higher toward the Moir/Lava Tower zone, spending time at altitude before descending to Barranco Camp. This is a classic 'climb high, sleep low' day. Lunch is usually taken around the high point, followed by the descent into the Barranco Valley. Dinner is served after settling into camp.

Day 5 — Barranco Camp → Barranco Wall → Karanga Camp

After breakfast, climb the Barranco Wall and continue across rolling terrain to Karanga Camp. The shorter day gives your body additional time to adapt before summit preparation. Lunch is normally taken at or near camp. Spend the afternoon resting, hydrating and, if recommended, taking a short acclimatization walk.

Day 6 — Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Leave after breakfast for the climb to Barafu Camp. Arrive early enough for lunch, rest and summit preparation. Your guide checks clothing, headlamp, water and snacks and explains the overnight summit strategy. Dinner is served early before you sleep for several hours.

Day 7 — Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Wake around 11:00 PM for tea and a light snack before beginning the summit ascent near midnight. Climb slowly to Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak, aiming to arrive around sunrise. After a short summit celebration, descend to Barafu for food and rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp.

Day 8 — Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete the park exit process and receive summit certificates when applicable. Your driver will meet you for the transfer back to your Moshi or Arusha hotel.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

MT. KILIMANJARO

6 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

STEEP & DIRECT ROUTE

6 Days Umbwe Route

6 Days • Camping • Challenging Route

Before the trek, our mountain team arranges a route briefing and equipment check. On the first morning, your driver collects you from the confirmed Moshi/Arusha hotel and takes you to Umbwe Gate, where you meet the full guide and porter team and complete park registration.

A steep and adventurous approach for experienced, well-prepared trekkers who prefer a quieter and more direct climb.

HighlightsUmbwe Forest • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu • Uhuru Peak

Mountain accommodationUmbwe Cave • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu • Mweka camps

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Umbwe Gate → Umbwe Cave Camp

After breakfast, transfer to Umbwe Gate for registration and porter organisation. Begin the climb through dense montane rainforest on a steep, quiet trail. The route rises steadily beside ridges and valleys before reaching Umbwe Cave Camp. Lunch is taken on the trail, followed by dinner and an overnight in tents.

Day 2 — Umbwe Cave Camp → Barranco Camp

After breakfast, continue upward as the forest thins into heath and moorland. The trail remains steep and dramatic, with increasingly open views of Kilimanjaro. Trek toward Barranco Valley beneath the southern glaciers, arriving at Barranco Camp for a late lunch or afternoon rest, hydration and dinner.

Day 3 — Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

Start with the famous Barranco Wall, climbing steadily with the guide before traversing a series of ridges and valleys toward Karanga. The day is intentionally moderate to support acclimatization. Reach Karanga Camp in the afternoon for a hot meal, rest and a health check before the higher camps.

Day 4 — Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

After breakfast, climb through increasingly barren alpine desert toward Barafu Camp. Arrive early enough to eat, rest and organise summit clothing, headlamps, water and snacks. Your guide gives the final summit briefing, followed by an early dinner and several hours of sleep.

Day 5 — Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Wake around 11:00 PM for hot drinks and a light snack, then begin the summit climb near midnight. Ascend slowly toward Stella Point and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, aiming to arrive around sunrise depending on pace and conditions. After photographs and a short celebration, descend to Barafu for food and rest before continuing to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 — Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete park formalities and collect summit certificates where applicable. Your driver meets you at the gate and transfers you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for rest and celebration.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

MT. KILIMANJARO

7 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

EXTRA ACCLIMATIZATION

7 Days Umbwe Route

7 Days • Camping • Better Acclimatization

Before the trek, our mountain team arranges a route briefing and equipment check. On the first morning, your driver collects you from the confirmed Moshi/Arusha hotel and takes you to Umbwe Gate, where you meet the full guide and porter team and complete park registration.

A more measured Umbwe itinerary with an additional acclimatization day before the higher camps and summit attempt.

HighlightsUmbwe Forest • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu • Uhuru Peak

Mountain accommodationUmbwe Cave • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu • Mweka camps

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Umbwe Gate → Umbwe Cave Camp

Day 2 — Umbwe Cave Camp → Barranco Camp

Day 3 — Barranco Camp Acclimatization Day

Spend an additional day around Barranco to improve acclimatization before moving higher. After breakfast, your guide leads a controlled acclimatization hike to a higher elevation before returning to camp for lunch and rest. The afternoon is kept easy with hydration, health checks and preparation for the Barranco Wall the following morning.

Day 4 — Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

Day 5 — Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Day 6 — Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Day 7 — Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

9 Days Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro climbing

MT. KILIMANJARO

9 DAYS • TENTED CAMPS

LONGER & QUIETER ROUTE

9 Days Northern Circuit

9 Days • Camping • Extended Acclimatization

A long, quiet circuit around Kilimanjaro’s northern slopes with outstanding acclimatization.

HighlightsShira • Moir • Buffalo • Third Cave • Uhuru Peak

Mountain accommodationShira • Moir • Buffalo • Third Cave • School Hut • Mweka camps

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Moshi/Arusha → Londorossi Gate → Shira/Forest Camp

After your pre-climb briefing and gear check, leave the hotel after breakfast for Londorossi Gate. Your guide handles registration while the support team prepares equipment. Continue to the trailhead and begin the western approach through forest toward the first camp. Lunch is taken during the journey or trek, followed by dinner at camp.

Day 2 — Forest/Shira Camp → Shira 1

Trek out of the forest into heath and moorland, gaining altitude gradually toward the Shira Plateau. The guide keeps the pace conservative to establish good acclimatization habits. Lunch is taken during the trek. Reach Shira 1 in the afternoon for rest, hydration and dinner.

Day 3 — Shira 1 → Shira 2 / Moir Area

Continue across the Shira Plateau with broad views of Kibo. The route gains altitude gradually and may include a short acclimatization extension before camp. Lunch is served en route. The afternoon is kept relaxed, allowing time for hydration, a guide health check and preparation for the quieter northern traverse.

Day 4 — Shira/Moir → Moir Camp

Move toward the Moir Valley, leaving the busier southern trails behind. The terrain becomes increasingly remote and volcanic. Your guide may recommend a short acclimatization hike above camp after lunch if everyone is feeling strong. Return to camp for rest and dinner.

Day 5 — Moir Camp → Buffalo Camp

Traverse the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro toward Buffalo Camp. This quieter section offers expansive views toward Kenya and a very different perspective of the mountain. The day includes steady walking, lunch on the trail and regular hydration stops. Reach camp in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 — Buffalo Camp → Third Cave

After breakfast, continue eastward across the northern circuit toward Third Cave. The route is generally less crowded, giving the trek a remote wilderness feel. The guide maintains a slow pace as altitude remains significant. Lunch is taken en route, with the afternoon used for rest and hydration at camp.

Day 7 — Third Cave → School Hut

Climb toward School Hut, the high camp used for the summit attempt. Arrive early enough to eat, rest and prepare all summit equipment. Your guide checks warm clothing, headlamps, water and snacks and explains the overnight plan. Dinner is served early before several hours of sleep.

Day 8 — School Hut → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Wake around 11:00 PM for hot drinks and a light snack, then begin the summit ascent near midnight. Climb toward the crater rim and Uhuru Peak, ideally reaching the summit around sunrise. After a short celebration, descend to the high camp for food and rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 — Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Hotel

After breakfast, make the final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete park formalities and collect summit certificates where applicable. Your driver meets you at the gate and transfers you back to your Moshi or Arusha hotel.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Professional mountain guides, park/rescue fees, porters, mountain meals, drinking water, camping equipment or huts according to route, and gate transfers.

Excluded: International/domestic flights, visa, personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses and optional hotel upgrades.

Package HighlightsZanzibar–Dar es Salaam fast ferry • SGR train between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro • Private road transfers to and from Mikumi • Maasai Village cultural visit • Full-day Mikumi game drive • Two nights full-board accommodation

Safari Overview

Experience Mikumi National Park on a well-paced three-day safari from Zanzibar using a combination of fast ferry, modern SGR train and private road transfers. Travel from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, continue by SGR to Morogoro, then drive to Mikumi for two nights. The program includes a Maasai Village cultural visit on Day 1, a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park on Day 2, and the return journey to Zanzibar on Day 3. Mikumi is known for its open savannah, the Mkata Floodplain and excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of East African wildlife.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar → Dar es Salaam → Morogoro → Mikumi → Maasai Village

Early-morning pickup is scheduled for approximately 6:15 AM from your Stone Town hotel, followed by transfer to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal for the scheduled 7:00 AM fast ferry to Dar es Salaam, a journey of approximately 90 minutes. On arrival, transfer to the SGR station and board the train to Morogoro, which takes approximately 90 minutes. Your private driver will meet you in Morogoro for the roughly two-hour road transfer to Mikumi. Wildlife may occasionally be seen along the approach to the park area. After arrival, check in at your accommodation, enjoy lunch and take some time to relax. At around 4:30 PM, depart for a Maasai Village cultural visit to learn about local traditions and community life. Return to the accommodation at approximately 6:00 PM for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, depart at approximately 7:00 AM for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. Explore the park’s open savannah, woodland and Mkata Floodplain with your professional English-speaking safari guide while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, impalas, hippos and, with luck, lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, crocodiles and other wildlife. At around 12:30 PM, stop at a designated picnic site for lunch inside the park, then continue the game drive through the afternoon before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 3: Mikumi → Morogoro → Dar es Salaam → Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart at approximately 7:00 AM from Mikumi for the road transfer to Morogoro SGR station. Board the scheduled 9:50 AM train to Dar es Salaam. On arrival, transfer to the ferry terminal and take the scheduled 12:30 PM fast ferry to Zanzibar, with arrival expected at around 2:00 PM. Your Zanzibar driver will meet you at the terminal and transfer you to your hotel, concluding the safari.

Accommodation2 nights – Camp Bastian Mikumi • Full-board basis

Wildlife You May See

Possible sightings include elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, impalas and other antelopes, with lions and other predators possible depending on wildlife movements and conditions. Sightings are never guaranteed.

Included

Private safari service for your booking party • Round-trip Zanzibar hotel transfers as stated in the itinerary • Return Zanzibar–Dar es Salaam fast-ferry tickets • Return SGR train tickets between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro • Private return road transfers between Morogoro and Mikumi • 2 nights full-board accommodation in Mikumi • Meals stated in the itinerary, with water and soft drinks during the safari • Mikumi National Park entrance fees • Full-day game drive in a safari vehicle • Professional English-speaking safari guide • Maasai Village visit and entrance fees • Mineral water during the game drive • Government taxes and VAT

Excluded

Visa fees and other travel-document costs where applicable • Travel and medical insurance • Accommodation in Zanzibar • Lunch on Day 3 • Alcoholic and premium beverages not stated as included • Tips and gratuities • Personal expenses and souvenirs • Optional activities or services not stated in the itinerary

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Package HighlightsTarangire elephants & baobabs • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara • Northern Tanzania airport pickup & drop-off

Itinerary

Day 1: Northern Tanzania Airport → Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with pickup from your arrival airport in Northern Tanzania. Meet your safari driver-guide and continue by 4×4 to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive among baobab landscapes and along the Tarangire River, with time to look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and predators before continuing to the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend to the crater floor for an extended game drive. Explore grasslands, woodland and wetland areas while searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to the highlands for your overnight stay.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu

Day 3: Lake Manyara → Northern Tanzania Airport

After breakfast, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive through groundwater forest, acacia woodland and the lakeshore. Possible sightings include elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, baboons and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions when nature allows. Afterwards, transfer to the agreed airport in Northern Tanzania, where the safari concludes.

Accommodation2 nights – Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu

Wildlife You May See

Tarangire: elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and lions. Ngorongoro: lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and possible black rhino. Lake Manyara: elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, baboons and possible tree-climbing lions.

Included

Airport pickup and final airport drop-off in Northern Tanzania • Private/Shared 4×4 safari vehicle according to package • Professional safari driver-guide • Safari accommodation • Meals stated in itinerary • Park and conservation entry fees

Excluded

International or domestic flights to/from Northern Tanzania • Zanzibar hotel/airport transfers unless separately requested and confirmed • Visa fees • Premium/alcoholic drinks • Travel/medical insurance • Tips and gratuities • Personal expenses • Any services not stated as included

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Guest photographing wildlife from a safari vehicle

✓ Airport pickup and final airport drop-off in Northern Tanzania included.

Package HighlightsSerengeti plains • Big cats • Multiple game drives • Northern Tanzania airport pickup & drop-off

Itinerary

Day 1: Northern Tanzania Airport / Airstrip → Serengeti

Your safari begins with pickup at the agreed airport or airstrip in Northern Tanzania. Meet your driver-guide and continue into Serengeti National Park, beginning your first game drive across the open plains, kopjes and river areas. Enjoy a packed lunch during the safari while looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards and other plains wildlife before continuing to camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Kati Kati Tented Camp, Central Serengeti

Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with the route and game-drive timing adjusted to seasonal wildlife movements and recent sightings. Your guide may explore different habitats in search of large herds and predators, with opportunities for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopards and spotted hyenas. A picnic lunch allows you to maximize time in the park before returning to camp in the evening.

Overnight: Kati Kati Tented Camp, Central Serengeti

Day 3: Serengeti → Northern Tanzania Airport / Airstrip

Start with an early game drive when wildlife is often active and the light is ideal for photography. Continue searching the central Serengeti for animals you may have missed before transferring to the agreed airport or airstrip in Northern Tanzania, where the safari concludes.

Accommodation2 nights – Kati Kati Tented Camp, Central Serengeti

Wildlife You May See

Possible sightings include lions, cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and other plains wildlife. Migration locations and individual sightings change naturally with season and conditions.