Itinerary

1. DAY 1: LONDOROSSI GATE (2385M) TO BIG TREE CAMP (2780M)

   • You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00 am and transferred to the Lemosho gate located on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process, you will still start your climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp, where you will be spending the night.     

   Accommodation: Big Tree Camp

2. DAY 2: MTI MKUBWA – SHIRA 1 CAMP

   • We continue on the trail leading out of the rainforest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here, we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

   Accommodation: Shira 1 camp       

3. DAY 3: SHIRA 2 CAMP (3900m)

   • Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon, we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), with its giant Senecias and Lobelias. After six to seven hours, you should arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the Barranco.

   Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

4. DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP (3960)

   • Today will start with the daunting Barranco Wall. Soon, you will realize it looks worse than it actually is, but there are tricky sections where you must hold on tight. Admire the views from the top. The rest of the route follows along the mountain ridge into the Karanga Valley and out. You reach Karanga Camp after lunch, and you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo and the Kibo summit.

   Accommodation: Barranco camp

5. DAY 5: KARANGA CAMP (4035m)

   • A few hours hiking through desolate and rocky moon-like landscape lies ahead. It will be a relatively easy day leading steadily uphill. The goal for today is the Barafu campsite on a narrow ridge in full view of Mawenzi peak. You will walk along a trail that passes through the afro-alpine dessert until you reach your destination for today –Barafu Camp at 4640 m. Use the rest of the day to relax and pack your daypack for tonight’s summit attempt. Supper will be served early; drink and eat enough if you can and try to sleep. You will be woken up around midnight to start your walk to the summit.

    Accommodation: Karanga Camp

6. DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP (4640m)

   • It is dark and cold as you set off just after midnight. You will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp going towards Stella Point on the crater rim – about six hours. The sun should be rising when you arrive here. Just an hour or two more and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru Peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before you tackle the steep and dusty descent. By now, the volcanic ash will have thawed… You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu and then continue downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080 m). This is your overnight stop. Refuel by drinking lots of fluids and have a good helping at supper time.

   Finish: Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3080 m)

   Altitude: ↑ 1255 m ↓ 2815 m

   Walking Time: 10-14

   Accommodation: Uhuru Peak

7. DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP 9(3080M)

   • A traditional farewell ceremony from the porters begins the day. After about three hours of comfortably descending through the greenness of the forest, you should reach Mweka gate, where the driver will be waiting. Back at the lodge, a hot shower, cold drinks, a debrief, and your certificate of achievement are waiting.

   Accommodation: Moshi

8. DAY 8: MOSHI-ARUSHA

   Early in the morning, you will be picked up by Kitano Tours and a safari driver who will drive you to Arusha. upon arriving in Arusha, you will be smoothly transferred to your hotel, and you will have time to rest and enjoy the atmosphere and get ready to start Tanzania safari on the next day.

9. DAY 9: ARUSHA-LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

   After breakfast, our diver will pick you up and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. After arrival at Lake Manyara National Park, you will get a chance to view and see a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more. The park also features a dense forest area that is home to monkeys, bushbucks, and other species. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat and amazed flamingo flock, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller. You'll then retire to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.

   Accommodation:

   Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   overnight stay – (Karatu/Manyara- Mtowa Mbu)

10. DAY 10: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK - SERENGATI NATIONAL PARK

    The journey from Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park is an incredible adventure that takes visitors through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Tanzania. Lake Manyara National Park is known for its stunning scenery, tree-climbing lions, and diverse range of wildlife, while Serengeti National Park is renowned for its vast savannahs, iconic wildebeest migration, and the "Big Five" game animals. Serengeti National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and more. The park is also famous for its annual wildebeest migration, where over a million animals move across the plains in search of food and water.

    Accommodation:

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

11. DAY 11: FULL GAME DRIVE AT SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    After breakfast, you will do a game drive in Serengeti National Park. With your lunch box following the animal Migration at the Northern Serengeti where the migration will be, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, antelope, hyena, and varieties of birds singing in the trees also view the beauty of the landscape and nature. After having your lunch You will continue with a game view in Serengeti heading to the gate of Serengeti to check out of Serengeti National Park, after there you will proceed with the game on route heading to Ngorongoro Crater.

    Overnight at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater

12. DAY 12: SERENGETI – NGORONGORO CRATER

    Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will ascent to Ngorongoro Crater. You will be able to view the wildlife found at the park. Ngorongoro crater is often called the world's largest caldera and is often called 'Africa's Garden of Eden. ' The crater has a definite world-class attraction that is surrounded by many wild animals. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and the “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. 

    Accommodation:

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro – Ngorongoro {Crater Rim})

13. DAY 13: NGORONGORO CRATER – BACK TO MOSHI/ARUSHA

    After breakfast, we will proceed to descend into the crater and enjoy the game drive by looking at wild animals for more than 7 hours. Here, you will explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, where we may see flamingo wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, lion, and elephants. You should enjoy the game drive at Ngorongoro crater. After a short period, you will drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.