Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
   • Depending on your arrival time, enjoy optional activities and a tour around Arusha City at an additional cost.
   • Relax and prepare for your Mount Kilimanjaro climbing adventure beginning the following morning.

   Main Destination: Arusha City.

   Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha.

2. Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,800m) to Mandara Hut (2,743m)

   • Elevation Gain: 943 metres.
   • Walking Time: 3–4 hours.
   • Distance: 7 km.
   • Begin your trek from Marangu Gate through Kilimanjaro’s lush rainforest filled with streams, wildlife, and rich vegetation.
   • Stop at Kisambioni for a picnic lunch while enjoying the scenic surroundings.
   • Continue trekking to Mandara Hut through beautiful rainforest landscapes.
   • Optionally visit Maundi Crater for impressive views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut.

3. Day 3: Mandara Hut (2,743m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m)

   • Elevation Gain: 977 metres (3,200 feet).
   • Walking Time: 5–6 hours.
   • Distance: 11 km.
   • After breakfast, begin your trek towards Horombo Hut through Kilimanjaro’s scenic moorland zone, a dramatic contrast to the rainforest landscape.
   • Pass desert-like vegetation scattered across rocky terrain while enjoying distant views of Uhuru Peak and Mawenzi Peak.
   • Stop at Kambi ya Taanu for a picnic lunch surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
   • Continue trekking under clear blue skies with panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
   • Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon and relax for the remainder of the day.
   • Horombo Hut is considered one of the more comfortable hut accommodations on Kilimanjaro, with spacious facilities for climbers, guides, cooks, and porters.

4. Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600m) and Return to Horombo Hut

   • Elevation Gain and Loss: 880 metres (2,900 feet).

   • Walking Time: 4–5 hours.

   • Distance: 8 km.

   • Spend the day acclimatising to improve your chances of successfully reaching Uhuru Peak.

   • Hike towards Mawenzi Hut for maximum acclimatisation while enjoying spectacular views of Kibo Peak from a unique angle.

   • Trek through scenic high-altitude landscapes surrounded by Kilimanjaro’s rugged beauty.

   • Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch before relaxing at the huts for the remainder of the day.

   • Return to Horombo Hut for overnight rest and preparation for the next stage of the climb.

5. Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo Hut (4,750m)

   • Elevation Gain: 1,030 metres (3,380 feet).

   • Walking Time: 6–8 hours.

   • Distance: 10 km.

   • After an energy-rich breakfast, continue the final trekking stage of the 6-day Marangu Route towards Kibo Hut.

   • Hike through Kilimanjaro’s alpine desert landscapes with gradually flattening terrain and sparse vegetation.

   • Pass the Maua River and continue towards the Middle Red Hill where you will stop for lunch.

   • Trek steadily across Kilimanjaro’s Saddle while enjoying impressive views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

   • Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon and prepare for the midnight summit ascent.

   • Rest early to conserve energy for the challenging climb to Uhuru Peak.

6. Day 6: Kibo Hut (4,750m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and Descend to Horombo Hut (3,720m)

   • Elevation Gain: 1,145 metres (3,760 feet).

   • Elevation Loss: 2,175 metres (7,140 feet).

   • Walking Time: 11–13 hours.

   • Distance: 18 km.

   • Begin your midnight summit ascent towards Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

   • Trek through challenging high-altitude terrain towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim while enjoying the dramatic night-time mountain atmosphere.

   • Pass William’s Point before continuing across rocky trails leading to Gillman’s Point at 5,681 metres.

   • Continue the final ascent for approximately two more hours to reach Uhuru Peak and witness spectacular sunrise views above the clouds.

   • Take memorable photographs at the summit before beginning the descent back towards Kibo Hut.

   • Rest briefly at Kibo Hut before continuing down to Horombo Hut in the afternoon.

   • Relax and enjoy your final night on Mount Kilimanjaro at Horombo Hut.

7. Day 7: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,800m) and Return to Arusha

   • Elevation Loss: 1,920 metres (6,295 feet).

   • Walking Time: 5–6 hours.

   • Distance: 19 km.

   • After breakfast, begin your final descent from Mount Kilimanjaro through the beautiful cloud forest towards Marangu Gate.

   • Enjoy scenic rainforest views filled with sunlight filtering through the trees and misty mountain surroundings.

   • Walk carefully as some sections of the trail may become slippery during the descent.

   • Complete your memorable Kilimanjaro trekking adventure at Marangu Gate.

   • Transfer back to your hotel in Arusha for a well-deserved rest and preparation for the safari adventure ahead.

   Main Destination: Arusha City.

   Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha.

8. Day 8: Arusha to Serengeti Ndutu

   • Depart from your accommodation in Arusha and travel towards Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti for an exciting wildlife safari experience.
   • Enjoy scenic game drives focused on witnessing the famous Great Migration across the Serengeti plains.
   • Stop for lunch at a comfortable location inside the park surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
   • Continue your afternoon game drive while searching for wildebeests, zebras, and other wildlife species.
   • Experience the calving season when thousands of wildebeests gather to give birth between mid-December and early April.
   • Arrive at the camp in the afternoon and relax after an adventurous safari day.

   Main Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti National Park.

   Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp.

9. Day 9: Serengeti Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   • Wake up early and enjoy morning game drives in Serengeti Ndutu during the Great Migration season.
   • Witness massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and other wildlife gathering across the plains during the calving season.
   • Experience one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife events, best viewed between mid-December and early April.
   • In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your overnight stay.
   • Stay at accommodation located on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, allowing early access to the crater the following morning.
   • Enjoy excellent opportunities to spot active wildlife during the early morning safari inside the crater.

   Main Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti National Park.

   Accommodation: Budget Camping.

10. Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    • After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting wildlife game drive.
    • Explore the world’s largest uninterrupted caldera and one of Africa’s natural wonders.
    • Enjoy opportunities to spot diverse wildlife species within the crater’s unique ecosystem.
    • After completing the game drives, transfer back to Arusha where the safari adventure concludes.
    • Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay at an additional cost.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater.

    Accommodation: No accommodation.