Today you will arrive directly at Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight to be confirmed) and will be transferred to your pre-climb lodge in Moshi.
Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to lodge
Game drive included: None
Meals included: Dinner.
Begin your adventure with a morning drive from Arusha to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park, where you'll complete registration formalities. Start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger, hiking through lush montane forests with chances to see wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, and various bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. The hike to Miriakamba Hut (2,514 meters) is moderate and offers beautiful scenery. Upon arrival, settle in, have dinner, and relax amidst the serene surroundings.
Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to Momella Gate
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Journey time and Altitude: 5 – 6 hours’ walking, from 1500m at Momela Gate to 2500m at Miriakamba Huts.
Walking distance: 14km/9miles
After a hearty breakfast, continue your ascent through the forest into the heather and moorland zones. The trail becomes steeper, but the panoramic views and diverse vegetation make the effort worthwhile. Reach Saddle Hut (3,570 meters) in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take an optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820 meters) to help your body adjust to the altitude and to enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape. Return to Saddle Hut for dinner and an early rest in preparation for the summit attempt.
Approximate driving time: 0 Hours
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Journey time and Altitude: 4 – 5 hours’ walking, from 2500m at Miriakamba Huts to 3500m at Saddle Huts
Walking distance: 6km/4miles
Begin your summit attempt around midnight, starting with a challenging ascent to Socialist Peak (4,566 meters). The trail is steep and rocky, requiring stamina and determination. Reaching the summit at sunrise offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Ash Cone, and the entire Arusha National Park. After enjoying the spectacular scenery, begin the descent back to Saddle Hut for a short rest and breakfast. Continue descending to Miriakamba Hut for a brief stop, then proceed to Momella Gate, where you will complete your trek. Receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to your trekking team. Transfer back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening, with the option for an overnight stay in Arusha or a transfer to the airport for your departure.
Approximate driving time: 0 Hours
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Journey time and Altitude: 11 – 14 hours’ walking, from 3500m at Saddle Huts, to the summit at 4566m, then descend again to Miriakamba Huts at 2500m and finally to Momela Gate at 1500m.
Walking distance: 25km/15.5miles
Today has no planned activities and is only a departure day for you head home, continue with your next tour activity or book extra nights to recover. Speak to a tour consultant for all of your options.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour drive to Airport
Meals Plan: Breakfast.
Journey time and Altitude: 1 hour, 55 km drive from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Walking distance: None
- All applicable taxes and VAT.
- Optional shared return airport shuttle transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- One night before the climb at a pre-climb lodge in Moshi or Arusha on a bed and breakfast basis.
- One night after the climb at a post-climb lodge in Moshi or Arusha on a bed and breakfast basis.
- All National Park conservation, entry, hut, and rescue fees as applicable.
- Compulsory armed park ranger (provided by the park and shared by all groups trekking on the day).
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking mountain guides.
- One luggage porter carrying up to 12kg of personal luggage per person.
- Luggage porters to carry all equipment and food provisions.
- One bed space in shared mountain huts (allocated by the park) with a basic sleeping mattress provided by the park.
- Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter porter.
- All meals on the mountain, including eating utensils and cutlery.
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check with the guide in Moshi or Arusha.
- One transfer from a lodge in Moshi or Arusha to the park gates per group.
- One transfer from the park gates to a lodge in Moshi or Arusha per group.
- Luggage storage during the trek.
- Boiled drinking water on the trek (starting from the first hut onwards).
- Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter.
- One first aid kit per group.
- Sanitizers and a small personal wash basin.
- Shared public toilet facilities at public huts.
- One approximately 100-liter rubberized hold-all bag/packsack for personal duffel bag
-Tips/gratuities.
-Single hut accommodation.
-Beverages such as soft drinks and alcohol.
-International flights.
-Insurance.
-Visas.
