14 Days Safari, Trekking and Zanzibar

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Safari, Trekking and Zanzibar

This is 14 days holiday package will take you to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro and the spice islands of Zanzibar.

Tour Details

This is 14 days holiday package will take you to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro and the spice islands of Zanzibar. You will experience the beauty of Northern Tanzania, conquer the highest free-standing mountain in the world and finally get to relax in the tropical paradise of Zanzibar.
This tour package combines a 3 days Safari, 3 days Zanzibar beach holiday Kilimanjaro climb. For Kilimanjaro climbs, you will have the option to choose between Machame Route, and Marangu Route; you will do the six days version of whichever of the two routes you select.
• Machame Route – this route is usually done in 6 – 7 days; for this tour package, you will do the 6 days version.
• Marangu Route – this route is usually done in 5- 6 days; for this tour package, you will do the 6 days version. 

Itinerary - Summury

14 - Days Safari
  • DAY 1: JRO – INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL – ARUSHA
  • DAY 2-7: KILIMANJARO CLIMB
  • DAY 8: ARUSHA – LAKE MANYARA
  • DAY 9: LAKE MANYARA – NGORONGORO CRATER KARATU
  • DAY 10: KARATU – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – ARUSHA
  • DAY 11: ARUSHA – ZANZIBAR (fly in)
  • DAY 12: STONE TOWN TOUR & NUNGWI BEACH
  • DAY 13: NUNGWI BEACH
  • DAY 14: DEPARTURE

Day - Day Itinerary

DAY 1: JRO – INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL - ARUSHA

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and assisted by Africa Marula Holiday & Safaris representative. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha arriving in time for check in. Rest of the day at leisure. All meals are excluded. 

From the second to the seventh day(inclusive), you will climb and descend Mount Kilimanjaro on your preferred route; the route options for this tour package are Machame Route, and Marangu Route. You will do the six days version of whichever of the two routes you select; please follow the links in the tour details above to see the detailed climbing itineraries for each of the routes before making a selection.
On the final day of descent from the mountain (the seventh day), our driver will meet you at the mountain gate from where he will drive you to your hotel in Arusha; the remainder of the day will be spent relaxing in preparation for the next day when you will start your Northern Tanzania Safari. 

After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park – a diverse national park located on the base of the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Inside the park, you will see a diverse collection of wild animals such as elephants, the world-famous tree climbing lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, hippos, impalas, etc. Baboons and monkeys can also be seen in the forests inside the national park. Evening drive to Karatu for Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D).

The park is dominated by a shallow and extensive soda lake that is home to resident and migratory birds; the most noticeable of them all are the pink-hued flamingos.  

After Breakfast you will be picked up from hotel and depart to Tarangire National Park for game drive with picnic lunches. Tarangire is famous for big groups of Elephants and astonishing landscapes where guests will have an opportunity to experience the few remaining ancient large Baobab trees. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D).

After breakfast, you will be driven to Tarangire National Park for half day of game viewing; the drive from Karatu to Tarangire takes about 3 hours.
Tarangire National Park is dominated by elephants; it has one of the highest concentration of elephants in Africa. The elephants share the park with giraffes, waterbucks, impalas, baboons, warthogs, pods of hippos and spotted hyenas. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs also reside in the park but are not very easy to spot.
In the evening you will be driven from Tarangire to Arusha for Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

Today you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival in Zanzibar, our guide will drive you to your hotel in Stone Town. Late in the afternoon, you will head out for a tour of Prison Island; here you will see giant turtles and you will also visit a slave museum. In the evening, you will venture out to Forodhani Gardens where you will enjoy seafood with the locals; here the catch of the day is prepared and sold to locals and tourists.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, you will head out to the historical Stone Town; here you will see historical buildings and places such as the House of Wonders (Beit al ajaib), the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), the Arab Fort and the Slave Chambers amongst many other attractions. You will also see and walk on ancient winding alleyways as they were walked upon by the inhabitants of the city hundreds of years ago.
In the afternoon, you will be driven to Nungwi beach where the rest of the day will be spent at leisure on the beach.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

This day will be spent relaxing and swimming at the beach after many days of travel and hiking; if you feel energetic, you can add in a number of water sports to your beach routine. Depending on your preferences, you can engage in diving, snorkeling, paragliding, jet skiing and beach volleyball. The restful day will come to a beautiful end as you watch a spectacular sunset as the African sun sets across the Indian ocean.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, relax at your beach hotel or transferred to Stone town for you last shopping before taken to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home or your next destination.
Included
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  •  Accommodation on full board basis while on safari and bed and breakfast in Arusha
  • Arusha where clients are booked on bed and breakfast only.
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees, Concession fee and camping fees where applicable
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Services of a qualified English/France/Spanish/Italian/Germany/Speaking Driver Guide
  • Transport in 1 x 6-Seater 4×4 Land cruiser vehicle
  • 2 Liters bottle of mineral water per person per day while on a road safari 
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country.
  • International Insurance.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc.
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide
  • Tanzania visa
  • Pre and post safari accommodations (can be arranged for extra costs)    

Combo

21 - days

Kilimanjaro trekking, Wildlife & Zanzibar

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Kilimanjaro, TARANGIRE , NGORONGORO CRATER , Serengeti & Zanzibar

Kilimanjaro trekking, Wildlife & Zanzibar

On this 21 days holiday package you will visit Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro. You will climb Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa and you will also relax in the idyllic tropical beaches of Zanzibar – the spice islands.

Tour Details

On these 21 days holiday package you will visit Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro. You will climb Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. You will also experience the beauty of a Northern Tanzania safari and the idyllic tropical beaches of Zanzibar – the spice islands.
For the Kilimanjaro Climb, you have the option to choose between Machame Route, Marangu Route, and Umbwe Route. you will do the six days version of whichever of the three routes you select.
. Machame Route – this route is usually done in 6 – 7 days; for this tour package, you will do the 6 days version.
• Marangu Route – this route is usually done in 6 days; for this tour package, you will do the 6 days version.
• Lemosho Route – this route is usually done in 8 days. 

Itinerary - Summury

21 - Days Safari
  • DAY 1: JRO – INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL – ARUSHA
  • DAY 2 – 7: KILIMANJARO CLIMB
  • DAY 8: CULTURE TOUR: MAASAI VILLAGE
  • DAY 9: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIOAL PARK:
  • DAY 10: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – LAKE
  • MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
  • DAY 11: CULTURE TOUR: HADZABE BUSHMEN
  • DAY 12: NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR
  • DAY 13: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
  • DAY 14- 15: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (full days)
  • DAY 16: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – ZANZIBAR BEACH
  • DAY 17: STONE TOWN TOUR
  • DAY 18 – 20: ZANZIBAR BEACH RELAXATION
  • DAY 21: DEPARTURE

Day - Day Itinerary

DAY 1: JRO – INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL - ARUSHA

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and assisted by Africa Marula Holiday & Safaris representative. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha arriving in time for check in. Rest of the day at leisure. All meals are excluded. 

From day two today seven(inclusive), you will climb and descend Mount Kilimanjaro on either Machame Route, Marangu Route or Lemosho Route; Please follow the links in the tour details section above to see the detailed day by day climbing itinerary for each route.

On the day of descent (the seventh day), our driver will drive you from the mountain gate to your hotel in Arusha; the rest of the day will be spent relaxing as you prepare to go on safari the next day. 

On this day you will visit Olpopongi Maasai Village where you will experience traditional Maasai culture in an authentic setting; you will interact with the Maasai as they go about their daily routine.
In the afternoon, you will head out to Shanga Cultural Village where you will interact with friendly locals dedicated to promoting local arts and crafts. At Shanga you will also have the opportunity to sample local cuisine served in an open-air restaurant. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D) 

After Breakfast you will be picked up from hotel and depart to Tarangire National Park for game drive with picnic lunches. Tarangire is famous for big groups of Elephants and astonishing landscapes where guests will have an opportunity to experience the few remaining ancient large Baobab trees. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D).

Early in the morning, you will be driven from Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park where you will enjoy a day of game viewing. Lake Manyara National Park is located within the Great Rift Valley and is dominated by a towering escarpment on one side and an extensive shallow lake on the other side.

At Lake Manyara National Park, you will see elephants, the world-famous tree-climbing lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, hippos, impalas, baboons, and monkeys. The lake also attracts many birds; you will see many resident and migratory birds but the most noticeable of these birds are the pink-hued flamingos. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast your driver will drive you to Lake Eyasi; this region is home to the Hadzabe bushmen who have managed to preserve the ancient ways of life. At Lake Eyasi an authentic cultural experience awaits you; the Hadzabe bushmen will willingly show you where they live and how they hunt and live their daily lives.

On this day you will also pay the Dagota pastoral nomads and herdsmen a visit; this is another tribe whose culture is well preserved. The Dagota culture resemble that of the Maasai but apart from being pastoralists, they are also blacksmiths; they make knives and arrowheads which they trade with the Hadzabe bushmen.

The weather around Lake Eyasi is nearly always very hot and intense, but this is what the experience truly African and unique.
Late in the afternoon, drive to Karatu Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro Crater a place like no other in world; here, the largest unflooded caldera in the world is home to approximately 30,000 animals at any time. Ngorongoro Crater has the highest concentration of wild animals in Africa and these animals co-exist with humans; the Maasai people live and graze their animals inside the crater along the wild animals.
You will see herds of buffalos, elands, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, hippos, rhinos and elephants; large populations of predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas also thrive here due to the rich availability of prey. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After a very early breakfast, your driver will drive you to the Serengeti – a land of endless plains, huge herds of wildebeests and the finest of African predators. Serengeti is the most visited park in Tanzania due to its grandeur and diversity of big game and predators.
You will arrive around noon and late in the afternoon, you will head of four a game drive before return to you hotel/camp, Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

These two full days will be spent following the great migration in the Serengeti; depending on the time of the year, you will observe one of the following aspects of the great migration.
– Wildebeest Calving (Calving Season – Ndutu Region): January to March
– Grumeti River Crossing – Grumeti River: May to July
– Mara River Crossing – Mara River: August to October
– Migration back to the Serengeti (from Masai Mara): November & December

Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, your driver will drive you to Seronera Airstrip which is located inside Serengeti National Park; from here, you will fly on a light aircraft to the spice islands of Zanzibar.
On arrival in Zanzibar, our guide will drive you to your hotel in Stone Town; late in the afternoon, you will head out for a tour of Prison Island. Prison Island, is home to a historical slave museum and giant tortoises. In the evening, you will head out to Forodhani Gardens where you will enjoy seafood with the locals; here the catch of the day is prepared and sold to locals and tourists.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, you will head out to the historical Stone Town where time seems to have stood still; here you will see ancient wind alleyways as they were walked upon by the inhabitants of the city hundreds of years ago. You will also see historical buildings and places such as the House of Wonders (Beit al Ajaib), the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), the Arab Fort and the Slave Chambers amongst many other attractions.

You will also visit crafts shops, coffee shops, and the central market. Late in In the afternoon, you will be driven to Nungwi beach where the rest of the day will be spent at leisure on the beach.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested in Nungwi (H, B) 

These three days will be spent at leisure on the beach; you can add in a number of water sports to your beach routine. Depending on your preferences, you can also engage in diving, snorkeling, paragliding, jet skiing and beach volleyball. Late in the afternoons, you will enjoy watching beautiful sunsets as the sun disappears across the turquoise Indian Ocean.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested Nungwi. (H, B) 

After breakfast, relax at your beach hotel or transferred to Stone town for you last shopping before taken to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home or your next destination.

Included
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  •  Accommodation on full board basis while on safari and bed and breakfast in Arusha
  • Arusha where clients are booked on bed and breakfast only.
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees, Concession fee and camping fees where applicable
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Services of a qualified English/France/Spanish/Italian/Germany/Speaking Driver Guide
  • Transport in 1 x 6-Seater 4×4 Land cruiser vehicle
  • 2 Liters bottle of mineral water per person per day while on a road safari 
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country.
  • International Insurance.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc.
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide
  • Tanzania visa
  • Pre and post safari accommodations (can be arranged for extra costs)    

21 Days Kilimanjaro trekking, Wildlife & Zanzibar

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Kilimanjaro trekking, Wildlife & Zanzibar

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Kilimanjaro, TARANGIRE , NGORONGORO CRATER , Serengeti & Zanzibar

Kilimanjaro trekking, Wildlife & Zanzibar

On this 21 days holiday package you will visit Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro. You will climb Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa and you will also relax in the idyllic tropical beaches of Zanzibar – the spice islands.

Tour Details

On these 21 days holiday package you will visit Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro. You will climb Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. You will also experience the beauty of a Northern Tanzania safari and the idyllic tropical beaches of Zanzibar – the spice islands.
For the Kilimanjaro Climb, you have the option to choose between Machame Route, Marangu Route, and Umbwe Route. you will do the six days version of whichever of the three routes you select.
. Machame Route – this route is usually done in 6 – 7 days; for this tour package, you will do the 6 days version.
• Marangu Route – this route is usually done in 6 days; for this tour package, you will do the 6 days version.
• Lemosho Route – this route is usually done in 8 days. 

Itinerary - Summury

21 - Days Safari
  • DAY 1: JRO – INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL – ARUSHA
  • DAY 2 – 7: KILIMANJARO CLIMB
  • DAY 8: CULTURE TOUR: MAASAI VILLAGE
  • DAY 9: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIOAL PARK:
  • DAY 10: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – LAKE
  • MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
  • DAY 11: CULTURE TOUR: HADZABE BUSHMEN
  • DAY 12: NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR
  • DAY 13: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
  • DAY 14- 15: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (full days)
  • DAY 16: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – ZANZIBAR BEACH
  • DAY 17: STONE TOWN TOUR
  • DAY 18 – 20: ZANZIBAR BEACH RELAXATION
  • DAY 21: DEPARTURE

Day - Day Itinerary

DAY 1: JRO – INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL - ARUSHA

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and assisted by Africa Marula Holiday & Safaris representative. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha arriving in time for check in. Rest of the day at leisure. All meals are excluded. 

From day two today seven(inclusive), you will climb and descend Mount Kilimanjaro on either Machame Route, Marangu Route or Lemosho Route; Please follow the links in the tour details section above to see the detailed day by day climbing itinerary for each route.

On the day of descent (the seventh day), our driver will drive you from the mountain gate to your hotel in Arusha; the rest of the day will be spent relaxing as you prepare to go on safari the next day. 

On this day you will visit Olpopongi Maasai Village where you will experience traditional Maasai culture in an authentic setting; you will interact with the Maasai as they go about their daily routine.
In the afternoon, you will head out to Shanga Cultural Village where you will interact with friendly locals dedicated to promoting local arts and crafts. At Shanga you will also have the opportunity to sample local cuisine served in an open-air restaurant. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D) 

After Breakfast you will be picked up from hotel and depart to Tarangire National Park for game drive with picnic lunches. Tarangire is famous for big groups of Elephants and astonishing landscapes where guests will have an opportunity to experience the few remaining ancient large Baobab trees. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D).

Early in the morning, you will be driven from Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park where you will enjoy a day of game viewing. Lake Manyara National Park is located within the Great Rift Valley and is dominated by a towering escarpment on one side and an extensive shallow lake on the other side.

At Lake Manyara National Park, you will see elephants, the world-famous tree-climbing lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, hippos, impalas, baboons, and monkeys. The lake also attracts many birds; you will see many resident and migratory birds but the most noticeable of these birds are the pink-hued flamingos. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast your driver will drive you to Lake Eyasi; this region is home to the Hadzabe bushmen who have managed to preserve the ancient ways of life. At Lake Eyasi an authentic cultural experience awaits you; the Hadzabe bushmen will willingly show you where they live and how they hunt and live their daily lives.

On this day you will also pay the Dagota pastoral nomads and herdsmen a visit; this is another tribe whose culture is well preserved. The Dagota culture resemble that of the Maasai but apart from being pastoralists, they are also blacksmiths; they make knives and arrowheads which they trade with the Hadzabe bushmen.

The weather around Lake Eyasi is nearly always very hot and intense, but this is what the experience truly African and unique.
Late in the afternoon, drive to Karatu Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro Crater a place like no other in world; here, the largest unflooded caldera in the world is home to approximately 30,000 animals at any time. Ngorongoro Crater has the highest concentration of wild animals in Africa and these animals co-exist with humans; the Maasai people live and graze their animals inside the crater along the wild animals.
You will see herds of buffalos, elands, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, hippos, rhinos and elephants; large populations of predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas also thrive here due to the rich availability of prey. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After a very early breakfast, your driver will drive you to the Serengeti – a land of endless plains, huge herds of wildebeests and the finest of African predators. Serengeti is the most visited park in Tanzania due to its grandeur and diversity of big game and predators.
You will arrive around noon and late in the afternoon, you will head of four a game drive before return to you hotel/camp, Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

These two full days will be spent following the great migration in the Serengeti; depending on the time of the year, you will observe one of the following aspects of the great migration.
– Wildebeest Calving (Calving Season – Ndutu Region): January to March
– Grumeti River Crossing – Grumeti River: May to July
– Mara River Crossing – Mara River: August to October
– Migration back to the Serengeti (from Masai Mara): November & December

Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, your driver will drive you to Seronera Airstrip which is located inside Serengeti National Park; from here, you will fly on a light aircraft to the spice islands of Zanzibar.
On arrival in Zanzibar, our guide will drive you to your hotel in Stone Town; late in the afternoon, you will head out for a tour of Prison Island. Prison Island, is home to a historical slave museum and giant tortoises. In the evening, you will head out to Forodhani Gardens where you will enjoy seafood with the locals; here the catch of the day is prepared and sold to locals and tourists.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested. (B, L, D). 

After breakfast, you will head out to the historical Stone Town where time seems to have stood still; here you will see ancient wind alleyways as they were walked upon by the inhabitants of the city hundreds of years ago. You will also see historical buildings and places such as the House of Wonders (Beit al Ajaib), the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), the Arab Fort and the Slave Chambers amongst many other attractions.

You will also visit crafts shops, coffee shops, and the central market. Late in In the afternoon, you will be driven to Nungwi beach where the rest of the day will be spent at leisure on the beach.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested in Nungwi (H, B) 

These three days will be spent at leisure on the beach; you can add in a number of water sports to your beach routine. Depending on your preferences, you can also engage in diving, snorkeling, paragliding, jet skiing and beach volleyball. Late in the afternoons, you will enjoy watching beautiful sunsets as the sun disappears across the turquoise Indian Ocean.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested Nungwi. (H, B) 

After breakfast, relax at your beach hotel or transferred to Stone town for you last shopping before taken to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home or your next destination.

Included
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  •  Accommodation on full board basis while on safari and bed and breakfast in Arusha
  • Arusha where clients are booked on bed and breakfast only.
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees, Concession fee and camping fees where applicable
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Services of a qualified English/France/Spanish/Italian/Germany/Speaking Driver Guide
  • Transport in 1 x 6-Seater 4×4 Land cruiser vehicle
  • 2 Liters bottle of mineral water per person per day while on a road safari 
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country.
  • International Insurance.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc.
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide
  • Tanzania visa
  • Pre and post safari accommodations (can be arranged for extra costs)    

9 Days Northern Circuit Route

9 Days

Northern Circuit Route

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Northern Circuit Route

The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit also has the most acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate.

Itinerary - Summury

9 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
  • Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
  • Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
  • Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
  • Day 5: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
  • Day 6: Buffalo Camp to Third Cave
  • Day 7: Third Cave to School Hut
  • Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

-Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

-Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Heath
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest 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.’

-Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Moir Hut
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,580 ft
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus

-Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft meters(3850m to 4600m)
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft meters(4600m to 3900m)
-Distance: 3 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We trek out of Moir Valley with a moderately steep climb, then hike to the summit of Lent Hills before returning to the main trail. The path crosses a rock field and gently undulates before reaching Buffalo Camp. This section of the trail offers great views across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border.

-Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Heath
As we head up Buffalo Ridge, the terrain becomes increasingly sparse. This route is rarely travelled and we will enjoy its mountain wilderness feel. We trek through remote valleys on to the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Third Cave.

-Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Artic
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

8 Days Lemosho Route

8 Days

Lemosho Route

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Lemosho Route

The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.

Itinerary - Summury

8 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa
  • Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
  • Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
  • Day 4: Shira 2 to Lava Tower
  • Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa

-Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft meters(2100m to 2700m)
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site. 

-Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft meters(2700m to 3600m)
-Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
-Hiking Time 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Health
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest 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.

-Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft meters(3600m to 3850m)
-Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Heath
We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we will have an option to sport and acclimatize at Shira Cathedral, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth. 

-Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft meters(3850m to 4600m)
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft meters(4600m to 3900m)
-Distance: 3 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft meters(3900m to 4000m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft meters(4000m to 4600m)
-Distance: 4 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

-Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft meters(4600m to 5895m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft meters(5895m to 3000m)
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft meters(3000m to 1650m)
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

7 Days Lemosho Route

7 Days

Lemosho Route

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Lemosho Route

The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.

Itinerary - Summury

7 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa
  • Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp
  • Day 3: Shira 2 to Lava Tower
  • Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
  • Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa

-Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft meters(2100m to 2700m)
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

-Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft meters(2700m to 3600m)
-Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
-Hiking Time 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Health
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest 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 for hot lunch and soon after hot lunch we will proceed with flat sport for 3 hours to shira camp 2.

-Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft meters(3850m to 4600m)
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft meters(4600m to 3900m)
-Distance: 3 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft meters(3900m to 4000m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft meters(4000m to 4600m)
-Distance: 4 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

-Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft meters(4600m to 5895m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft meters(5895m to 3000m)
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft meters(3000m to 1650m)
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

7 Days Shira Route

7 Days

Shira Route

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Shira Route

The Shira Route is a little used trail that begins near Shira Ridge. It is nearly identical to the Lemosho route. In fact, Shira was the original route and Lemosho is the improved variation. Although Shira is a varied and beautiful route, it is less favorable than its successor due to the relatively high altitude of Shira’s starting point, which is accessed quickly by vehicle.

Itinerary - Summury

7 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Shira Gate to Simba Camp
  • Day 2: Simba Camp to Shira 2 Camp
  • Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
  • Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
  • Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Shira Gate to Simba Camp

– Elevation: 11,800 ft to 11,800 ft
– Distance: 4 km/2 miles
– Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
– Habitat: Heath
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours; here we will complete entry formalities while guides and porters prepare equipment. We then continue to drive up a steep path to the Shira Gate where we will begin the hike. The trek starts through shrubs and giant heather until we reach Simba Camp.

-Elevation: 11,800 ft to 12,500 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 2 hours
-Habitat: Heath
Today is a fairly easy day to help with acclimatization. We begin by exploring the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations on the plateau. Then we take a scenic path to the Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles, before settling at Shira 2 Camp. 

– Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
– Distance: 7 km/4 miles
– Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
– Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
– Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
– Distance: 3 km/2 miles
– Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
– Habitat: Alpine Desert
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
-Distance: 4 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

-Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

7 Days Rongai Route

7 Days

Rongai Route

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Rongai Route

Starting from the northeastern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route rises above the Amboseli plains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak.There are two variations to this route. You can choose to attempt the summit via Mawenzi Tarn Hut or via School Hut which is also referred to as the Outward Bound Hut. The former is longer and more popular.

Itinerary - Summury

6 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave
  • Day 2: Rongai Cave to to Second Cave
  • Day 3: Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn
  • Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn to Mawenzi Ridge
  • Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
  • Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
  • Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave

-Elevation: 6,398 ft to 9,300 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate for permits before taking a short transfer to the Rongai Gate trailhead. The path winds through corn and potato fields and then climbs gently through the forest which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the black and white colobus monkey.

-Elevation: 9,300 ft to 11,300 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Heath
Second Cave to Kikelewa Cave
-Elevation: 11,300 ft to 11,811 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Heath
We begin this morning with a steady incline up to Second Cave. We continue trekking though moorland, leaving the main trail for a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, before finally arriving at Kikelewa Cave for the night.

-Elevation: 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
The hike today is short and steep up a grassy slope. Views of the wilderness area are stunning. As we exit the heath zone and emerge into the Alpine Desert zone, the landscape changes dramatically. Our camp is situated beneath the jagged spires of Mawenzi, at Mawenzi Tarn. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring the area.

-Elevation (ft): 14,160 ft -14,400 ft
-Distance: 2 km/1 mile
-Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Mawenzi Ridge to Mawenzi Tarn
-Elevation (ft): 14,400 ft -14,160 ft
-Distance: 2 km/1 mile
-Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Mawenzi Tarn for camp.

-Elevation (ft): 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

-Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
-Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
-Distance: 16 km/10 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Heath
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
-Distance: 20 km/12 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

6 Days Rongai Route

6 Days

Rongai Route

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Rongai Route

Starting from the northeastern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route rises above the Amboseli plains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak.There are two variations to this route. You can choose to attempt the summit via Mawenzi Tarn Hut or via School Hut which is also referred to as the Outward Bound Hut. The former is longer and more popular.

Itinerary - Summury

6 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave
  • Day 2: Rongai Cave to to Second Cave
  • Day 3: Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn
  • Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
  • Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
  • Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave

-Elevation: 6,398 ft to 9,300 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate for permits before taking a short transfer to the Rongai Gate trailhead. The path winds through corn and potato fields and then climbs gently through the forest which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the black and white colobus monkey.

-Elevation: 9,300 ft to 11,300 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Heath
Second Cave to Kikelewa Cave
-Elevation: 11,300 ft to 11,811 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Heath
We begin this morning with a steady incline up to Second Cave. We continue trekking though moorland, leaving the main trail for a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, before finally arriving at Kikelewa Cave for the night.

-Elevation: 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
The hike today is short and steep up a grassy slope. Views of the wilderness area are stunning. As we exit the heath zone and emerge into the Alpine Desert zone, the landscape changes dramatically. Our camp is situated beneath the jagged spires of Mawenzi, at Mawenzi Tarn. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring the area.

-Elevation (ft): 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

-Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
-Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
-Distance: 16 km/10 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Heath
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
-Distance: 20 km/12 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

6 Days Umbwe Route

6 Days

Umbwe Route

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Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro

Umbwe Route

The Umbwe route has a well-deserved reputation of being the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to the fast ascent to high altitude, this route does not provide the necessary stages for acclimatization. Although the number of people on this trail is very low, the chances of success are also low. Umbwe is considered to be very difficult, taxing route – one that should only be attempted by strong hikers who are confident in their ability to acclimatize quickly to altitude.

Itinerary - Summury

6 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
  • Day 2: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
  • Day 3: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
  • Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp

-Elevation: 5,249 ft to 9,514 ft
-Distance: 11 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Heath
The day begins with a 50 minute drive to Machame Gate where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth.

-Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Heath
The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees. As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest.

-Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
-Distance: 4 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

-Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide