Walking distance: 8 km/4,9 miles
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Altitude gain: 850 m/2,791ft

After breakfast you will be transferred by road (approx. 3-4 hours drive) along the eastern side of Kilimanjaro to the Rongai Gate in the north of Kilimanjaro National Park from where your hike starts.

A short slow hike will take you through a pine trees plantation that leads up into the thicker rainforest on the foothills of the mountain. Enjoy time taking in the natural surroundings, take a photo and nibble on your packed lunch that we provide.

Spend your first night on the mountain at Simba Camp on the edge of the rainforest. Dinner and overnight: Simba Campsite (FB)

Walking distance: 6 km/3,7 miles
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Altitude gain: 150m/492 ft

Continue to head out across the Kikelewa moorland towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. From here you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the plains of Kenya below.

Spend the night at Kikelewa Camp. Dinner and overnight: Kikelewa Camp (FB)

Walking distance: 6 km/3.7 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 720 m/2,363 ft

A steep, but short hike leads you over grassy terrain to the base of Mawenzi Peak. The views from here are spectacular into Kenya’s plains below. The vegetation diminishes as you gain altitude towards the towering spires of Mawenzi Peak.

Spend the night at Mawenzi Tarn camp next to a little lake. Dinner and overnight: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (FB)

Walking distance: 9 km/ 5.5 miles
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Altitude gain: 380 m/1,245 ft

After breakfast, you pass through the lunar desert of Saddle. This is the lava-covered expanse between the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Though the walk is not far, progress is slow due to altitude.

Spend the night at the base of Kibo Crater at Kibo Camp. Set in for an early night, as your final ascent will start around midnight. Dinner and overnight: Kibo Camp (FB)

Walking distance: 6 km/3.7 miles ascent + 16 km/9.9 miles descent
Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 7-8 hours down (the overall walking time may vary between 10-16 hours)
Altitude gain: 985 m/3,232 ft (Gillman’s Point) or 210 m/689 ft (Uhuru Peak)
Descent: 2,175 m/7,135 ft Horombo Hut

You will have to wake up very early to have a quick bite to eat and something warm to drink before setting out in darkness.

The hike to Gillman’s Point is a very slow steep walk on volcanic scree for about 5-6 hours. The headlamps on the trail towards the summit almost look like fireflies in a long row.

As you approach the crater rim you will enjoy the most memorable sunrise you may ever experience – the golden sunrise over Africa! Repeatedly you will see the curving of the earth at this high altitude and the sunrise on the horizon just accentuates it.

Keep your camera ready at all times, as there are plenty of photographing opportunities along the summit. Once you reach Gillman’s Point on top of the crater rim, you have approximately another hour’s hike to get Uhuru Peak is in sight.

Hike along flat terrain for about 1½ hours to reach Uhuru Peak. Spend a few minutes at the top and get photos of your choice next to the sign marking the summit. Descend from Uhuru Peak in high spirits as you have just achieved your goal. The trail down from Gillman’s Point on the Marangu route is often enjoyed by hikers sliding down the scree slope, which entails skidding down the loose gravel with big steps and some sideways moves.

Try it, it is fun! With every step going down your body enjoys having more oxygen to breathe in. Depending on how you feel, you may enjoy a short rest at Kibo Camp before descending down to Horombo Hut where you will spend the night.

Dinner and overnight: Horombo Hut (FB)

Walking distance: About 20 km, 12,4 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Descend: 1,877 m/ 6,159 ft

Enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Marangu Gate. Take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man’s Beard (tree moss) growing on the giant trees as well as some Giant Ferns towering high over the forest bed. The path has many steps leading you down to Marangu Gate where you may find a cold beer or soft drink to start celebrating your assault of Kilimanjaro.

You will be transferred back to Keys Hotels for hot shower and overnight rest. (BB)

In the morning at 0830 hrs pick up from your hotel in Arusha town and drive on tarmac road 130km to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch for game drives.

The Lake occupies large area of the park, the forest start just when you cross the park gate along the base of the Great Rift Valley and hot spring to the west of the park. The park is home to Tree climbing Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hippo, troops of Baboons, also Flamingo bird Ostrich, Egyptian Geese and more. After your picnic lunch proceed with afternoon game drives before you leave the park for dinner and overnight Kudu Lodge

Kudu Lodge and Campsite offers outstanding hospitality, comfortable accommodation and pleasant surroundings, is situated at Karatu, the heart of the northern Tanzania safari circuit. Kudu Lodge nestles in eleven acres of rolling countryside, amidst mature trees and gardens, home to myriad birds and a tranquil and shady oasis hideaway for visitors— the perfect base for wildlife safaris.

Our lodge is the epitome of spaciousness, friendliness and African hospitality.
Dinner and overnight at Kudu Lodge (FB

After breakfast, descend down to the crater with lunch boxes for full day game drive.

Ngorongoro district in Tanzania, home to the famous Ngorongoro crater and bordering the Serengeti national park, is surely one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. Animals are free to move here. This free mobility of animals and rich volcanic soil, lush forests and spring source lakes on the crater floor tend to attract tourists throughout the year.

The crater is a home to Black Rhino, Cheetah, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra and birds like Ostrich, Vultures, and Flamingos on the Crater soda lake.

Your lunch will be served on the picnic site at Ngoitokitok swamp a Hippo pool, after lunch proceeds with afternoon game viewing while ascending the Crater.

Afterward drive back to Moshi, if you wish you might visit Mto wa Mbu market or any Masai market on the way before reaching Moshi in late evening. Please let us know if you are flying on this day or need accommodation in Keys Hotel Moshi.
Dinner and overnight at Keys hotel (BB)