Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
Tanzania safari lovers will be thrilled by this 4-day Tanzania group-joining safari through Tarangire national Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater will reward you with breathtaking wildlife encounters and unforgettable landscapes.
Day 0: Arrival day
Please let us know if you will need transfer & accommodation in Arusha before & after the safari to be included in this tour so we can arrange for you. Our safari manager will meet you at your lodge/hotel in Arusha a day before or in the morning for a short safari briefing.
Day 1. Game Drive in Tarangire National Park.
Your safari begins in Arusha, heading to Tarangire National Park for an exciting day of game viewing. In this diverse landscape, you may encounter large herds of elephants, zebras, migrating wildebeest, baboons, buffaloes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, antelopes, and the iconic baobab trees, along with many other fascinating wildlife species. Enjoy the game drive until sunset, then proceed to Kudu Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay
Day 2. Serengeti National Park.
Early Morning we will depart from kudu Campsite with packed lunch to Serengeti National park, via the Ngorongoro conservation area, in Serengeti you may also see the lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, wildebeest, crocodiles, hippos, buffalos, hyenas, antelopes, different species of birds, enjoying the game drive until sunset and later drive to Seronera campsite for your dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Serengeti National Park to Ngoro Ngoro Conservation Area
Begin your day early with a breathtaking Serengeti sunrise game drive. Afterwards, return to the campsite for a hearty brunch. Later, continue exploring the wonders of this remarkable national park on an afternoon game drive. In the evening, head toward Ngorongoro and settle in at Simba Campsite, perched on the crater rim, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4. Ngorongoro Crater.
After an early breakfast, you will descend 610 meters to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. During your game drive, you may spot black rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, flamingos near Lake Magadi, hippos at the hippo pool, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy the wildlife viewing until late afternoon, followed by lunch inside the crater. Afterwards, ascend back to the rim and continue your journey to Arusha for your overnight.
4 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari includes:
• Private safari guide
• Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
• Park fees/ Crater fees
• Camping equipment, Comfortable sleeping Tent with Mattress.
• All meals whilst on safari
• Cook
• Safari vehicle with water and guidebooks
• Government taxes.
4 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari excludes:
• Tanzania Visa:
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Accommodation before and After the safari.
• Airport transfers
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
Program Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania Group Joining Safari — a budget-friendly camping adventure ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. This immersive experience takes you through the iconic national parks of Northern Tanzania, offering spectacular game viewing and authentic camping under the African sky.
Destinations include:
• Tarangire National Park: Famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Wildlife viewing is excellent, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River.
• Ngorongoro Crater: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. The crater’s lush landscape supports a dense population of wildlife.
• Serengeti National Park: Renowned for the Great Migration and vast savannahs teeming with lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and more. It’s a must-see for any wildlife enthusiast.
• Lake Manyara National Park: Known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. The park offers a mix of forest, woodland, and lake habitats
Day 0: Arrival day
Please let us know if you will need transfer & accommodation in Arusha before & after the safari to be included in this tour so Kilipeak Adventure we can arrange for you. Our safari manager will meet you at your lodge/hotel in Arusha a day before or in the morning for a short safari briefing.
Leave early morning from Arusha or Moshi after breakfast, land depart to Tarangire National park for a full-day game drive. You will reach the main gate and after registration, you will depart into the park for a game safari drive, Luch to be saved in one of the picnic sites, later evening will drive to the campsite, Dinner, and Overnight at Migombani Campsite or Similar
Day 2: Serengeti national park.
Early morning depart to Serengeti National Park. The route we travel happens to pass the crater rim of Ngorongoro crater – there is a small prospect of spotting some game. The Serengeti is currently categorized as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. We will stop for an enticing picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping). After lunch, your game drive will venture further into the Serengeti to complete the tour for the day. The Serengeti Camp will ensure that you are provided with comprehensive camping facilities. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Campsite:
Day 3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
We will begin our day with an early morning game drive in central Serengeti after lunch we will depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. We will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologist Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution Late afternoon transfer to Simba Campsite where you will have dinner and overnight
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater.
After early breakfast, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater passing through the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands before arriving at the rim of the crater…We’ll descend into the crater which is one of the most densely crowded game areas in the world, home to nearly 40,000 animals…Here we’ll have a good chance of seeing the big five: lion, leopard, rare Black Rhino, buffalo and elephants…Along with the big five animals; we will also see herds of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle…After a picnic lunch, we’ll continue our game drive then depart the crater and arrive at our accommodations just at Lake Manyara national park gate at Migombani Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Lake Manyara National Park
Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides a picturesque, varying scenery. We will have a picnic lunch in the beautiful park, Encompassing this area is Lake Manyara Park which is often overlooked, but game-rich and best known for its tree-climbing lions…We’ll have time for a full-day game drive then an evening drive back to Arusha for accommodation.
5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari includes:
- Highly experienced safari guide/driver
- A very high-quality 4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Park fees/ Crater fees
- Camping equipment, Comfortable sleeping Tent with Mattress.
- Tree meals a day whilst on safari
- Food, Cook, and all kitchen utensils
- On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water 1.5lt per person per day, wildlife guidebooks.
- Government taxes.
5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari excludes:
- Tanzania Visa:
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- A sleeping bag that you can rent from our office
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
Program Highlights.
Embark on a thrilling 2-day group safari in Tanzania, exploring two of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Enjoy immersive game drives and stunning landscapes, with a comfortable overnight stay near Karatu or Lake Manyara.
Destination Highlights
Tarangire National Park
Renowned for its large elephant herds, dramatic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino—set within a breathtaking volcanic caldera.
Itinerary Description.
Day 0: Arrival day
Please let us know if you will need transfer & accommodation in Arusha before & after the safari to be included in this tour so we can arrange for you. Our safari manager will meet you at your lodge/hotel in Arusha a day before or in the morning for a short safari briefing.
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Depart early after breakfast from Arusha. Drive through the scenic Masai Steppe to Makuyuni junction, then turn left toward Tarangire National Park. Arrive at the gate, complete entry formalities, and begin game drives.
Explore wildlife-rich areas including the Tarangire River. Expect to see elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, elands, gerenuks, and many birds.
Lunch at a picnic site inside the park. Later, drive to Mto wa Mbu. Overnight at Migombani Campsite or similar Campsite.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, your 2 days Tanzania Camping safari will continue as we take you to the Ngorongoro crater. You will start by driving to the gate for check-in and afterward drive up to the crater rim, stop for some nice view & pictures at the Crater viewpoint before ascending 600 meters steep to the crater floor for a wonderful game viewing. The unfolded caldera is sometimes referred to as the 8th wonder of the world & it is home to a larger number of animal species. Yearly adequate water supply & fodders in the crater supports a large number of wildlife which include herds of wildebeest, buffalo, African elephant, zebra, eland, hippos, gazelle & the rare black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater is also home to a dense population of predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals, birds are abundant from some flocks of flamingos at Lake Magadi, pelicans, Ibises, ostrich, goose & other county birds. Packed lunch will be served on the crater floor. Late afternoon drives out & back to Arusha where your safari ends.
End of the safari.
2 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari Includes:
•Professional, English speaking guide and safari
• Transport (4×4 Land Cruiser) with pop up roof for game viewing
• Park fees/ Crater fees
• Camping equipment, Comfortable sleeping Tent with Mattress.
• All meals whilst on safari
• Cook
• On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks.
• Government taxes.
2 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari Exclude:
• Tanzania Visa
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Sleeping bag you can rent from Our office
• Optional Tours Maasai Village)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
The 7-Day Shira Route with Kilipeak Adventure offers a scenic, high-altitude trek across Kilimanjaro’s western plateau, culminating at Uhuru Peak via Barafu Hut. It’s best suited for trekkers with prior altitude experience.
Route Highlights.
• High Starting Elevation: Begins at 3,600m, which can be challenging for those without prior altitude exposure.
• Scenic Plateau: The Shira Plateau offers dramatic views and fewer crowds than other routes.
• Southern Ice Field Traverse: A rare opportunity to witness Kilimanjaro’s glaciers up close.
• Summit via Barafu Hut: A classic route to Uhuru Peak, shared with Lemosho and Machame routes.
Arrive In Tanzania
Arrive any time at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) pick up by Kilipeak Adventure staff and drive to Arusha We stay at Kerama Silent Lodge, We will gather in the hotel 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 Kerama Silent Lodge: Bed, and Breakfast-included.
Day 1: Shira One Camp.
After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive approximately two hours through the rural countryside to Londorossi Gate. After completing the necessary registration formalities at the Kilimanjaro National Park office, we continue a short distance on a steep track through farmland and plantations to the starting point of the Shira Route. We begin our ascent through shrub forests, with the trail climbing steadily and offering expansive views of the Kibo Icefield. The day’s trek concludes at the rim of the Shira Plateau, where we set up camp for the night.
Londrossi Gate to Shira One Camp (3550 m): 4-5 hours walking.
Day 2: Shira Hut.
Today we follow a gentle trail leading to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a prominent rock formation offering stunning views across the plateau. After enjoying the scenery, we continue toward our next campsite at Shira Hut. As this camp is quite exposed, it can be significantly colder than the previous night, with temperatures often dropping well below freezing.
Shira Camp One to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 4-5 hours walking.
Day 3: Barranco Valley Camp.
Today we follow a gentle ascent with panoramic views as we traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro. The trail leads us beneath the imposing Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. After enjoying a hot lunch at the base of Lava Tower (4,600m), we begin our descent into the Great Barranco Valley, eventually reaching Barranco Camp at 3,900 meters for the night.
Moir Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
Day 4: Karanga Camp.
A steep climb up the eastern wall takes us just below the Heim Glacier, offering spectacular views of Kilimanjaro’s summit. We then tackle the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging but rewarding ascent that separates us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. The trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, followed by a final steep climb to reach Karanga Camp for the night
Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.
Day 5: Barafu Camp.
Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.
Day 6: Summit – Mweka Camp.
Today marks the final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Shortly after midnight, we begin our climb toward Uhuru Peak, trekking through the cold and darkness with headlamps lighting the way. The trail is steep and demanding, but as dawn breaks, we reach Stella Point and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, we begin our descent back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and refreshments. We then continue down to Mweka Camp, where we spend our final night on the mountain.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
Day 7: Mweka Gate- Arusha Town.
A gentle walk takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha for shower and celebration.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Kerama Silent Lodge: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.
Departing Day
After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.
Starting price: $2,450 per person for basic group climbs.
E-mail us at any time to discuss your trip and get an accurate quotation.
TREKKING KILIMANJARO FOR CHARITY CHALLENGE?
The above climb can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity.
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – 7 Day Shira Route Group Join Includes:• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation night before and the night after the climb
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
• Emergency oxygen
• Basic first aid kit
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs)
• Chemical portable toilet
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Shira Route – 7 Day Shira Route Group Join Excludes:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook (See tipping guideline)
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
Safety:
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen, and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance:
All customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance. The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure. During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages, Featured Itineraries, The Most Visited Itineraries
The Machame route, also known as the “Whisky Route” is one of the most popular and recommended routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. This popular route with paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. The total Machame route distance is approximately 62 kilometers from gate to gate.
One can complete the Machame route in 6 days. Although 7 days are recommended. Both options include a climb high, sleep low acclimatization day.
Duration: 6 Days on the Mountain and 2 Days Before and After the climb
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Itinerary: Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days
Program Description
Arrive In Tanzania:
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Moshi or Arusha. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check, and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Moshi or Arusha. Bed, and Breakfast-included.
Day 1: Machame Gate (1,640 meters) – Machame Hut (2,835 meters)
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days, begins at Machame Gate (1,640 meters) Typically, you will drive from the town of Moshi or Arusha to the gate, 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. Machame Gate to Machame Hut (6-7 hours walking.
Day 2: Machame Hut (2,835 meters) – Shira Two Camp (3,850 meters)
A Shorter day 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, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp. Machame Hut to Shira Camp (4-6 hours walking.
Day 3: Shira Two Camp(3,850m) Via Lover Tower (4,600m) -Barranco Camp (3,900m)
After breakfast, 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 and after hot lunch 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: 5-7 hours walking.
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,900m) – Barafu Camp (4,680m)
The 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. Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp: 7-9 hours walking.
Day 5: Barafu Camp (4,680 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) Down to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
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: 13-15 hours walking.
Day 6: Mweka Camp (3,100m) – Mweka Gate (1,640m)
A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you with packed Lunch at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!! Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Overnight Moshi – Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel or Arusha- Maasailand Safari Lodge B&B. before being transferred to your journey home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar that we can discuss on arrival.
TREKKING KILIMANJARO FOR CHARITY CHALLENGE?
The above climb can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days Includes:
• Airport Transfers
• Accommodations before and after trekking( double occupancy)
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook
• Salaries for the mountain crew
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
• Private Portable Chemical toilet
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days Excludes:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
Safety
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen, and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance
all customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
Duration: 9 Days on the Mountain, 2 Days before and after climb
Category: Kilimanjaro Trekking
Itinerary: Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 9 Days Northern Circuit Route
Major Attractions:
- Vegetation zones, Wildlife, Mt Kilimanjaro
- World tallest free-standing mountain
NORTHERN CIRCUIT ROUTE is the most amazing journey on Kilimanjaro. This is a relatively new route. is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. Starting from the west, this is the only route that travels north around Mt. Kilimanjaro. the Northern Circuit allows for the best acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate, therefore this route is highly recommended. This is absolutely the most scenic path available and has almost no traffic on its northern face.
Program Description
Arrival In Tanzania
Arrive anytime from Kilimanjaro Airport, pick up and drive at your lodging in Arusha, Tanzania. With prior arrangements,
Mountain Guide will gather in for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast.
Day 1: Lemosho – Lemosho Forest camp:| Rainforest
Elevation: 2100m/6890ft to 2785m/9137ft
Altitude gained: 685m
After breakfast Arusha/ Moshi, we will drive to Lemosho Gate. Here you will be registered by the national park authorities and your trek through a dense rain forest begins. Today will be a shortest walk of the entire trek, about 2½ hours, which gives you a small taste of what lies ahead in the coming days. The walk takes you through dense and unspoiled rain forest, which is very different from the scenery you will have in the next couple of days. Your destination for the day is the beautiful Big Tree Camp at 2780 m (Swahili Mti Mkubwa). (3-4 hrs Walking)
Day 2: Lemosho Forest camp – Shira I Camp:| Moorland
Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
Altitude gained: 719m
We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the center of the plateau at Shira One. (4-6hrs Walking)
Day 3: Shira I Camp – Shira II Camp:| Low Alpine
Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Altitude gained: 391m
Today we explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral (12,800 ft), a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. There is a tangible sense of wilderness here, especially when the afternoon mists roll in. From our camp near Shira Hut (12,600 ft), we take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds. (3-4hrs Walking)
Day 4: Shira II Camp – Lava Tower – Moir Camp: | High Alpine
Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 91m
In the morning we follow the main trail up to Lava Tower (15,150 ft), and for those feeling strong, there is a possibility to climb up to the ruined hut at Arrow Glacier (15,700 ft). We then continue from Lava Tower to reach our campsite at Moir Hut.(6-7hrs Walking)
Day 5: Moir Camp – Buffalo Camp: | High Alpine Zone
Elevation: 4155m/13,632ft to 4033m/13,232ft
Altitude loss: 122m
We climb out of the Moir Valley and take a short detour to reach the summit of Lent Hills (15,400 ft). After admiring the views we return to the trail and head eastwards around the northern circuit trail. Here the trail passes through a field of rock slabs that clink as they are walked on. The final section of today’s walk undulates until reaching the location of Buffalo Camp. At the camp, there is a huge feeling of space as the Kenyan plains stretch out far below to the north. (5-7hrs Walking)
Day 6: Buffalo Camp – Rongai 3rd Cave: | Alpine Desert
Elevation: 4033m/13,232ft to 3936m/12,193ft
Altitude lost: 97m
From Buffalo Camp, we climb to the top of ‘Buffalo Ridge’ cross numerous ridges and gullies. The trail continues eastwards through a landscape that has increasingly sparse vegetation to eventually reach Third Cave Camp in the middle afternoon. (5-6hrs Walking)
Day 7: Rongai 3rd Cave – School Hut: | Glacial Zone
Elevation: 3936m/12,913ft to 4717m/15,476ft
Altitude gained: 781m
There is a steady ascent to reach the saddle, a lunar landscape between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. From here we continue upwards and reach School Hut in the early afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is spent resting and preparing for the summit day. (4-6hrs Walking)
Day 8: School Hut – Summt– Mweka Camp: / Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Elevation: 4717m/15,476ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1178m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost:2789m
We start the final and most demanding part of the climb by headlamp around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft). We rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. We leave the summit heading northwest, down steep switchbacks for a short distance to Crater Camp (18,900 ft), where the rest of the crew will join us to set up camp. There is an option to hike Reusch Crater and the Ash Pit (19,140), or stay in the area and explore Furtwangler Glacier. Sleeping at this high altitude can be dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved so the guides will monitor you very closely later descend to Mweka Camp. [10-13 hours walking]
Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate | Rainforest
Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m
A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village, where we are transferred to your lodge in Arusha.(3-4hrs Walking)
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.
Departure Day:
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Airport for your journey home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar Beach.
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 9 Days Northern Circuit Route Includes:
• All National Park fees
• Airport Transfers
• Accommodations before and after trekking
• Qualified Professional, English-speaking mountain guide, Assistant guides
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summing aid)
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Porters, and cook
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Quality Imported Equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs)
• Chemical Portable toilet
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 9 Days Northern Circuit Route Excludes:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook
• Visa
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
• Meals & drinks not specified and snacks.