DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA

You will stay at keys Hotel, a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure.

We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Dinner and overnight at keys Hotel: Bed and Breakfast.

DAY 2: MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME HUT (FULL BOARD)

After breakfast, transfer to Machame; the climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level.

It is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.

DAY 3: MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

A shorter day was climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a picnic site and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. You can see the most spectacular views of the Kibo peak from Shira Camp.

Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m); 4-6 hours walking.

DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD)

Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. After hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).

Shira Camp to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD)

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo; the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. After a short break for a hot lunch, we take a steep climb out of Karanga and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks You can see are Kibo and Mawenzi from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 7-9 hours walking.

DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags, and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment, we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment. We continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

DAY 7: DESCENT – MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD)

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to the Mweka gate. Successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.

Dinner and overnight at Keys Hotel: Bed and Breakfast.

DAY 8: GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Today we drive to Tarangire National Park for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as the wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, a permanent water source. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set outside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to our special lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.

DAY 9: GAME DRIVE IN NGORONGORO CRATER

Today we will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for your crater tour. Here we will explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where we may see flamingos. We will also visit the open savannah where the lions hunt. Picnic lunch will be served in the crater. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey to Karatu.

Dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.

DAY 10: GAME DRIVE IN LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

We depart from your lodge in Karatu and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, consisting of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.

In the afternoon, we drive back to Moshi or Arusha.

Dinner and overnight at keys Hotel: Bed and Breakfast.

DAY 11: MOSHI TO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Depending on your flight schedule and departure point, you will be transferred to the airport to connect your flight for further travel.