Join Trekking Pals on an epic adventure to experience one of the best trekking adventures in the world! Climb to the roof of Africa's "Uhuru Peak" of Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy the wild plains of Tanzania on an epic Safari. 

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IMPORTANT NOTES: 

* All down payments  are non-refundable 

* Please DO NOT book your flights until you confirm with us that this trip is operating 

* Mount Kilimanjaro is a long, strenuous trek at high elevation. You MUST check with your physician to ensure this adventure is right for you. By signing up to this adventure, you assume all risks that come with traveling and hiking at high altitude. 

Welcome to Arusha!

After you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our team will pick you up and drive you to your hotel to relax before meeting the rest of the team for a welcome dinner. 

Meals included: Welcome dinner. 

Today is the start of your adventure on the Machame route. This is one of the most incredible routes to get to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. 

Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft

Distance: 11 km/7 miles

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Today you walk through the clearings of the rainforest and start climbing up a steep, rocky ridge. As you reach the Shira Plateau, the landscape changes to open moorlands with heather. You then cross a wide river gorge before arriving at Shira Camp.

Elevation: 9,950 ft to 12,600 ft

Distance: 5.3 km/3 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Heath & Moorland

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Today, you hike east up a ridge and head southeast toward the Lava Tower, a towering 300-foot volcanic rock. From there, you descend to Barranco Camp, passing through the unique and beautiful Senecio Forest until you reach an altitude of 13,000 feet. Even though you start and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitudes helps our bodies adjust to the thinner air.

Shira Cave Camp to Lava Tower

Elevation: 12,600 ft to 15,190 ft

Distance: 7 km/4 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Semi Desert

Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft

Distance: 3 km/2 miles

Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

Habitat: Semi Desert

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You start the day by heading down into a ravine at the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then, you climb the steep but manageable 900-foot wall. Once at the top, you cross rolling hills and valleys before making a steep descent into Karanga Valley. A final uphill climb takes us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day designed to help with acclimatization.

Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft

Distance: 5 km/3 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

You leave Karanga and follow the trail to the junction connecting with the Mweka Trail. From there, you hike up a rocky path to Barafu Hut. This marks the end of the Southern Circuit, giving you stunning views of the summit from different angles.

At Barafu, you set up camp, rest, and have an early dinner to prepare for the summit climb. From here, you can see the two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo.

Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft

Distance: 4 km/2 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Around midnight, we begin our final push to the summit, the toughest part of the trek. The wind and cold can be extreme as we climb in the dark, taking short breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), we witness a breathtaking sunrise over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we reach Uhuru Peak—the highest point on Kilimanjaro and in Africa.

After celebrating at the summit, we descend straight to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The rocky trail can be tough on the knees, so trekking poles help. Mweka Camp sits in the upper forest, where mist or rain is common in the evening.

Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft

Distance: 5 km/3 miles

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft

Distance: 12 km/7 miles

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

On our final day, we hike down to Mweka Gate, where we receive our summit certificates. The trail may be wet and muddy at lower elevations. From there, a vehicle will take us back to our hotel in Arusha.

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft

Distance: 10 km/6 miles

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Meals included: Breakfast.

Today is your free day to unwind, celebrate your big accomplishment before you dive into the rest of your journey in the wild plains of Tanzania.

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, your driver will prepare the open-roof jeep for an extensive wildlife viewing experience. You’ll explore the park’s vast tree savanna and seasonal marshes, home to the largest elephant herds in North Tanzania. 

A picnic lunch will be provided at a scenic spot within the park. Later in the evening, we will head to your lodge for an overnight stay, allowing you to relax after an exciting day in the wild.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Start your day with an early breakfast before being picked up from your lodge at 7:00 AM toward Ngorongoro Crater.

Spend the day enjoying the breathtaking views of the crater while listening to the songs of various bird species. You may also spot big cats along with other wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalos, wildebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, zebras, and reedbucks.

In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay while admiring the stunning African sunset.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Start your day with breakfast before heading to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive at the base of the Great Rift Valley.

The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, hippos, elephants, zebras, buffalos, giraffes, baboons, monkeys, and warthogs. It also has five distinct vegetation zones and is a haven for bird lovers, with over 350 recorded species.

After lunch, visit a Maasai village to experience their unique culture and learn about their daily life as a pastoral community.

In the evening, return to your hotel in Arusha for a restful night.

Meals included: Breakfast.

It's time to say goodbye to Tanzania after an adventure of a lifetime!

You will bid farewell to your team and get transferred to the airport.