The day has finally arrived for the adventure of a lifetime! Get ready and board the plane to Tanzania! Arrive at the bustling town of Moshi, nestled at the base of Africa’s highest peak. Check into your hotel, take a moment to relax, and breathe in the warm air of the Kilimanjaro region. Stroll through the town, enjoy a local meal, and feel the anticipation building for the days ahead.
Wake up to the sounds of Moshi’s lively streets. Meet your climbing team, check your equipment, and take a short walk around town. Visit a nearby coffee farm to experience local traditions and aroma, and prepare your body for the incredible journey ahead.
Drive to Lemosho Gate and start your trek through lush rainforest, where colobus monkeys swing from tree to tree and colorful birds fill the air with song. Arrive at Big Tree Camp, set up your tent, and enjoy a hearty meal as you soak in the unique atmosphere of the forest.
Leaving the forest behind, we trek across the Shira Plateau, an expansive alpine landscape with vast views of Kibo Peak rising majestically above the clouds. Take your time to marvel at the volcanic formations and enjoy the quiet beauty of the plateau. Evening brings a spectacular sunset, painting the sky in hues of pink and gold.
As we ascend further, we explore the Lava Tower, a striking volcanic formation, and descend into Barranco Valley, framed by towering cliffs and glaciers. The climb continues with the exciting scramble up Barranco Wall, testing our strength and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.
Reaching Karanga and then Barafu Camp, we prepare for the ultimate challenge: the midnight summit. Trek slowly through the alpine desert under a sky full of stars, pass Stella Point at sunrise, and finally stand atop Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Celebrate your achievement, surrounded by sweeping views of glaciers and plains stretching to the horizon.
Descend to Mweka Camp and enjoy the lush rainforest once more. At Mweka Gate, collect your official summit certificate—a tangible memory of an extraordinary accomplishment. Return to Moshi for a hot shower and celebratory dinner.
Afterward, transfer to Arusha for rest and relaxation. Explore local markets, visit handicraft shops, or take a short excursion to Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Then begins a safari adventure: drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and witness one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences on earth. Spot elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, hippos, and flamingos in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a vast volcanic caldera teeming with life.
Return to Karatu for overnight and the next day travel back to Arusha. On the way, visit Maasai villages, meet local communities, and experience their unique traditions and way of life. Finally, explore the charming town of Arusha before heading to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world, rising to 5,895 meters. Its slopes are home to diverse ecosystems—from lush rainforest to alpine desert—hosting rare flora and fauna. The local Chagga people have inhabited the region for centuries, cultivating coffee and maintaining a deep spiritual connection to the mountain. Kilimanjaro is not only a physical challenge but also a journey through one of Africa’s most unique natural and cultural landscapes.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you’ll be welcomed by your guide and transferred to Moshi. A short walk on evening to Moshi town that may accompanied by early dinner at one of restaurant in Moshi Town.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After a morning pre-climb briefing, equipment checks, and introductions to your climbing team, you’ll have some time to explore the area. If time allows, enjoy a walking tour of Moshi town, visit a nearby coffee farm to experience local culture, or take an optional trip to the beautiful waterfalls in a nearby village.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Lemosho Gate, complete registration, and begin trekking through lush rainforest. The forest is alive with colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and exotic bird species. You’ll reach Big Tree Camp in the afternoon where your tents and a warm meal awaits.
Distance: 7 km | Time: ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Leave the forest and hike across grassy moorland with giant heathers and volcanic rock. Enjoy open views as you approach the wide Shira Plateau. In the evening Shira 1 offers incredible vistas of Kibo Peak above the clouds.
Distance: 8.5 km | Time: ~7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today’s trek is easier, giving you more time to enjoy the Shira Plateau’s unique volcanic formations. You’ll arrive at Shira 2 by early afternoon. After settling in, take an acclimatization hike to a nearby ridge for panoramic views of Kibo and Mount Meru.
Evening is perfect for stargazing under Africa’s clear skies.
Distance: 8 km | Time: ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This is a key acclimatization day. Hike upwards into the alpine desert to reach Lava Tower, a striking volcanic formation where you’ll stop for lunch. After exploring and learning about its geology, descend into Barranco Valley, framed by towering cliffs and
glaciers.
Distance: 10 km | Time: ~7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start with the thrilling ascent of the Barranco Wall, a fun scramble with breathtaking views. Cross valleys and ridges beneath Heim and Kersten glaciers before climbing into Karanga Camp. In the afternoon, join your cook for a mountain cooking demonstration
and enjoy freshly prepared dishes at high altitude.
Distance: 5.5 km | Time: ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
A short but steep trek leads you into the barren alpine desert. Upon reaching Barafu Camp, enjoy magnificent views of Mawenzi and Kibo. The afternoon is set aside for rest, meditation, and breathing exercises to prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Distance: 4 km | Time: ~4–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart at midnight, trekking slowly by headlamp up steep scree slopes to reach Stella Point (5,739 m) at sunrise. Continue to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Celebrate with team photos and soak in the 360° views of glaciers and plains below. Afterward, descend back to Barafu for a meal, then continue down to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.
Distance: 16.4 km | Time: ~13–15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Descend through the rainforest, enjoying the return of lush greenery and birdlife. At Mweka Gate, collect your official summit certificate. A vehicle will return you to Moshi, where a hot shower and celebratory dinner awaits.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
A Day start with transfer from Moshi to Arusha City. You may choose to enjoy the hotel amenities, or opt for a short cultural excursion such as coffee plantations, hot spring tour(Kikuletwa), or handicraft shops. This day allows you to rest after your hike adventure and prepare for the safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a full-day safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With picnic lunch in the crater, you’ll explore habitats that host an incredible density of wildlife including black rhinos,
elephants, buffalo, zebras, lions, hyenas, hippos, and flamingos. In the evening, drive back to Karatu for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Karatu and enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha. On the way, pass through Maasai villages where you can observe traditional culture and take photos. Enjoy lunch in Arusha before your transfer to hotel for overnight
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Arusha.
Later, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Installment 1 – Booking Deposit (by February 15, 2026): 1,200 €
Installment 2 – By June 14, 2026: 1,300 €
Installment 3 – By July 2, 2026: 1,350 €
Installment 4 – By August 2, 2026 (final payment): 1,000 €
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Full refund of the amount paid.
Cancellation from February 16 – June 14, 2026:
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