Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the trek. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara Huts. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: LD
Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo Huts. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Rest Day at Horombo Hut

Rest day at Horombo Hut with optional hike by Mawenzi Peak.

Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 4: Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heath-land but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut

Day 5: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable VIEWSat every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo Huts.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 6: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your HOTEL IN Moshi (about 1 hour).

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PACKAGE CUSTOMIZATION AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS
PRICE INCLUDES

2 nights Hotel in Moshi
Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
All Park fees
Rescue fees
All meals while on the Mountain
Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
Huts
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food:
Clean, purified drinking water:
Crisis management and safety procedures:
Fair and ethical treatment of porters:
Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa:
Oxygen Cylinder
Ox-meter
First Aid Kit Box


PRICE EXCLUDES

Tanzania Visa: $50/$100 per person on arrival
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
Tips and any items of personal nature.
Private portable toilet (available for $70)

Why Book with us?

Tailor Made Programs

We specialize in customizing your safari to suit your experience and budget expectations.

Experienced Guides for Unlimited Game Viewing

We use more than 10 years experienced, English speaking drivers and guides.

Reliable Safari Vehicles

All our safari vehicles are 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers equipped with large windows, pop up roof, phone charging stations, comfortable seats, and a fully furnished with bottle water

Fare Refund Policy

Our refund policy is designed in favor of the client. If the client cancels the trip with reason accepted in the policy, we will refund all money except the expenses incurred for the safari booking as explained in the policy

From: Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

To: Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

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Day 1: Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to the booked Hotel
Delivering of a safari briefing
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel to rest for next day

Day 2: Arusha to Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park for full day game drive
Have lunch at the park’s picnic site
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight stay

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive
Have lunch and proceed with game drive
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay

Day 4: Drive to Serengeti Ndutu Plain via Olduvai Gorge

Drive via Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological site famous for the fossils of the first man
Pass through multitudes of wildebeest en route to the renowned Ndutu Area situated under classic umbrella-thorn acacias in the heart of the southern Serengeti
An afternoon game drive to view herds of wildebeest, zebras and predators

Day 5 – 7: Exploring Grassy Plains of Ndutu

The 3 days will be spent exploring the grassy plains and woodlands in the area
Get a chance to witness wildebeests giving birth usually occurring from December to March
It is a good opportunity to take pictures and videos

Day 8: Ending of our Budget Safaris

Drive back to Arusha to your previous accommodations or a flight back home

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PACKAGE CUSTOMIZATION AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS
PRICE INCLUDES

National park entrance fees.
Full board accommodation on tour
Service of an English speaking driver guide
Transport based on an excellent 4*4 Vehicle rebuilt for Safari
Game drives as per the Itinerary
Complementary bottle of water the first and second day
Government taxes


PRICE EXCLUDES

International flights
Transport outside the itinerary schedule
Departure taxes
Tips to drivers (highly recommended)
Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them)
Expenditures of personal nature like drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.

Why Book with us?

Tailor Made Programs

We specialize in customizing your safari to suit your experience and budget expectations.

Experienced Guides for Unlimited Game Viewing

We use more than 10 years experienced, English speaking drivers and guides.

Reliable Safari Vehicles

All our safari vehicles are 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers equipped with large windows, pop up roof, phone charging stations, comfortable seats, and a fully furnished with bottle water

Fare Refund Policy

Our refund policy is designed in favor of the client. If the client cancels the trip with reason accepted in the policy, we will refund all money except the expenses incurred for the safari booking as explained in the policy

From: Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

To: Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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