Welcome to Tanzania! On arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport you will proceed through customs and immigration (Visa on Arrival Fee: $100 USD per person - payable in US dollars - Cash). After clearing customs you will be met in the arrivals hall by our local representative (he will be holding a sign with your name on it) and transferred to your accommodations in Arusha (approximately 1 hour driving distance).

This evening you'll meet with your expert guide for an exciting pre-trek briefing!

Arusha - Kilimanjaro - Machame

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge this morning, before you are met by your guide and porters to begin your Kilimanjaro Trek Adventure! Your journey kicks off with a drive to the entry gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. Here, you will need to complete the registration formalities in order to gain access into the Park. Your initial trek today will wind through heavily rooted forest areas, parallel to picturesque flowing streams. You will stop for a rest and to eat lunch along the way. By the mid-afternoon, you will reach your first camp of the trip. Get settled and savor your first evening beneath the stars.

Hike: 8.2 km 1840m-3022m 5-6 hours

Machame - Shira Two

Prepare yourself for a steep, rocky and dusty journey today, as you leave behind the grasslands and enter into the more barren landscape of the mountainscape. Your trek will lead you slowly upward, as a backdrop of the Giant Senecias is revealed. Today's hike is a great introduction to acclimatization, as you ascend up, down and over the seemingly endless ridges. Keep a steady pace and enjoy the views.

Hike: 5 km 3022m-3830m 5-6 hours

Shira Two - Barranco

You will start off this morning with a leisurely and gentle hike. Enjoy it while you can, before encountering the rocks and boulders that are sure to keep you on your toes! By lunchtime, you will reach Lava Tower (3830m). Give your feet a rest, while you refuel yourself and admire the views. After lunch, those who are feeling up for the adventure, may opt to ascend Lava Tower. From the top, you are rewarded with incredible panoramic views. Everyone will then continue onto the camp setting, for a well deserved night's rest.

Hike: 10.4 km 3830m-3900m 8-9 hours

Barranco - Karanga

Following breakfast this morning, your challenge of the day will be to climb Barranco Wall! This is a steep, but pleasant trek culminating in views of the Kibo massif and the surrounding glacier. This view will be worth every step of the journey! As you look across the valley, you should be able to spot a steady line of porters on their way to their next camp, behind your group. Today is an important day for acclimitization, and you should reach Karangu Camp in time to enjoy lunch. This afternoon will be available to spend as you wish, either headin off on short treks in the area, or relaxing at the campsite in preparation for the summit push!

Hike: 5.5 km 3900m-4040m 4-5 hours

Karanga - Barafu

Today's trek offers a short, but steep uphill climb. You will continue pushing across a barren landscape scattered with boulders and shattered rocks. This setting will be very quiet and peaceful and that extra day of acclimitization, will come especially in handy at this point. Throughout your climb, the Decken Glacier will always be present to your left. Marvel at the views around you, as you reach a rocky section for some more scrambling. At last, your hard work pays off as you reach your campsite amidst large rocks with sheer cliff-faces. Tonight, you will want to head to bed very early, by 7:00 PM, as your next wake-up call will be at 11:00 PM! Most climbers won't sleep much - but as long as you are able to close your eyes and relax, the rest will be worth it!

Hike: 3.5 km 4040m - 4330m 4-5 hours

Barafu - Summit - Mweka

This is it...you have made it to the summit day! The culmination of five long days of climbing, your climactic adventure awaits. Be ready around midnight, in time for a quick snack, before departing for the summit. Although your trek starts out on rocky ground, it will soon turn to snow the closer you get to the Crater rim. Slowly, but surely, you will trudge upwards. This is when fatigue will truly begin to set in for the first time, especially as you enter the volcanic scree area. Every step slides backwards as you push towards the summit, so it is no easy feat! Eventually, you will reach the rim at Stella Point around sunrise, from where you continue on to the Summit at Uhuru Peak, just a short distance away. You've done it!! Spend only a few minutes at the peak, celebrating, snapping photos and soaking in the moment, before you must proceed on the return journey. Continue down the steep track, where a hearty brunch will be waiting with a very well deserved rest back at Barafu Camp. Afterwards, you can enjoy a comfortable, but dusty walk back down to Mweka.

Hike: 17.4 km 4330m-5895m-3075m 13-15 hours

Mweka - Arusha

On a clear morning, you may wake to the spectacular peak of Kibo in the background of the camp. A picture perfect sight, this is an idyllic reminder of yesterdays Summit push. You can look forward to a fun morning of singing and cherishing the final memories with your "Kili" team, before heading down the steep forest to the National Park gate. After completing the official signing out formalities at the gate, it will be time to say your unfortunate goodbyes. Your transfer vehicle will be waiting for the journey back to Arusha. Although your epic trek up Kilimanjaro is at an end, the experience will stay in your heart forever!

Hike: 8.8km 3075m-1645m 3-4 hours

After breakfast check-out. END OF SERVICES

*We can arrange the following services for you upon request (at an additional cost, please ask us for more details):
-Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure flight
-Private Northern Circuit Safari
-Join Group Departure 7 Day Northern Circuit Safari (this begins every other Sunday with day 1 in Arusha)
-Day activities in Arusha region: Momella Lake Canoeing; Meru Coffee & Lake Dulti; Arusha National Park Day Safari etc.