This trip takes you from the lush rainforest and moorland of Kilimanjaro's slopes up to the summit at 5,895m, then out onto the plains for safaris in Tarangire and the . The plan is built around a real mountain trek and a summit push, so it suits travellers who love hiking and the great outdoors.
Arrival in Moshi
A gentle start to settle in and begin acclimatizing to the altitude.
Afternoon
Arrive at
Your guide meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel in .
Evening
Relax and acclimatize at your hotel
Spend the rest of the day resting at your hotel in to help your body adjust to the altitude.
Into the rainforest to Mandara Hut
The first stretch of the trail, through lush forest where wildlife may appear.
Morning
Drive to the national park gate and begin the hike
After breakfast, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate and set off on the trail toward .
Afternoon
Hike through the rainforest to
The trail winds through lush rainforest at 2,700m, where you may spot monkeys and other wildlife, and you'll reach the hut in time to enjoy stunning views of the landscape.
Evening
Overnight at
Spend the night at the hut, taking in the surrounding landscape.
Heathland and moorland to Horombo Hut
A changing landscape of heath and moorland with glacier views opening up.
Morning
Hike through heathland and moorland
Today's trail passes through heathland and moorland, with spectacular views of the mountain and its glaciers.
Afternoon
Arrive at
Reach at 3,720m in the afternoon and settle in for the night.
Evening
Overnight at
Rest at the hut ahead of the acclimatization day.
Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
A rest day with short hikes that help your body adjust before the climb higher.
Morning
Short hikes around Horombo
Stretch your legs on short hikes around the area and soak in the stunning scenery.
Afternoon
Rest and enjoy the scenery
Take it easy at the hut while your body adapts to the altitude.
Evening
Overnight at
Spend another night at .
Alpine desert to Kibo Hut
A climb into the alpine desert, with the glaciers ever closer, ahead of the summit attempt.
Morning
Climb into the alpine desert
Set out toward across the alpine desert, with breathtaking views of the mountain and its glaciers.
Afternoon
Arrive at
Reach at 4,703m and prepare for the summit attempt to come.
Evening
Overnight at
Rest at before the early start for the summit.
Summit day
The big push to the roof of Africa, rewarded by sunrise over the plains.
Morning
Summit Mount Kilimanjaro
Wake early for the final push to the summit at 5,895m. The climb is challenging but rewarding, with stunning views of the sunrise over the African plains.
Afternoon
Descend to
After reaching the summit, descend to for the night.
Evening
Overnight at
Celebrate the summit and rest at .
Back through the rainforest to Marangu Gate
The descent through the rainforest, ending with your summit certificate and a rest in .
Morning
Descend through the rainforest to
Hike back down through the rainforest to .
Afternoon
Receive your summit certificate
Collect your certificate of achievement for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro at .
Evening
Transfer to for a well-deserved rest
You'll be transferred back to your hotel in to rest.
Safari in Tarangire National Park
A full day on safari among large elephant herds and other wildlife.
Morning
Drive to
After breakfast, drive to to begin your full-day safari.
Afternoon
Full-day safari
Explore the park known for its large herds of elephants, as well as lions, leopards, and other wildlife.
Evening
Overnight at a lodge in the park
Spend the night at a lodge inside the park.
Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater
A spectacular day in one of Africa's great natural wonders, home to lions, elephants and rhinos.
Morning
Safari into the
Head to the , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Africa.
Afternoon
Wildlife viewing in the crater
Look out for lions, elephants and rhinos among the crater's wide variety of wildlife.
Evening
Overnight at a lodge near the crater
Spend the night at a lodge near the crater.
Departure
A final morning transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Morning
Breakfast and transfer to the airport
After breakfast, you'll be transferred back to for your flight home.