Day 1: Arusha Arrival

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to Planet Lodge in the suburb of Arusha. Later, our Kilimanjaro manager and your guide will provide a detailed briefing and check your gear before allowing you to relax at the lodge, preparing for your Kilimanjaro trek the following day.

• Accommodation: Planet Lodge or similar in Arusha

• Meals: Dinner & breakfast included

Machame Route 6 Days Itinerary Duration: 6 Days, 5 nights Best Time to Climb: All year around Difficulty: High Scenery: Excellent Traffic: High

 

Day 2: Arusha (1,400 m) – Machame Gate (1,490 m) to Machame Camp (2,980 m)

After breakfast, your Kilimanjaro safari tour starts with a drive to Machame Gate. The journey takes about 2 hours, passing through villages and local farms. At the gate, you'll complete park formalities and receive a permit for the 6-day hike. Lunch is provided at the gate before you start trekking through the rainforest, where you may encounter rain, mud, and fog. The trek leads to Machame Camp at 9,875 feet, covering 9 km in 5 to 7 hours.

• Habitat: Montane forest

• Accommodation: Machame Camp

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 3: Machame Camp (2,980 m) to Shira Camp (3,840 m)

Continuing the Kilimanjaro combined safari, you'll trek through heathland and afro-alpine moorland with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro Peak. The trail becomes steeper as you pass through the savannah, tall grasses, Giant Heather, and Erica trees. The night is spent at Shira Camp (12,615 feet), covering 9 km in 5 to 6 hours.

• Habitat: Moorland

• Accommodation: Shira Camp

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 4: Shira Camp (3,840 m) to Lava Tower (4,630 m) to Barranco Camp (3,950 m)

Getting closer to the peak, today's trek includes reaching Lava Tower, a volcanic plug at 15,000 feet. After lunch and acclimatization, you'll descend to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m, covering approximately 15 km in 7 hours.

• Habitat: Semi-desert

• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,950 m) to Barafu Camp (4,550 m)

Challenging the Barranco Wall, your Kilimanjaro safari tours continue. Begin your day after breakfast, climbing the Barranco Wall and trekking through gravel and sand paths. You'll reach Karanga Camp at 4,250 meters, and after a hot lunch, continue to Barafu Camp at 4,550 m, covering approximately 13 km in 7 hours.

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Barafu Camp

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 6: Summit Day: Barafu Camp (4,550 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to Mweka Camp (3,100 m)

An early morning start takes you to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. After reaching the summit, descend to Mweka Camp at 3,100 m, covering approximately 7 km ascent and 23 km descent.

• Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

• Accommodation: Mweka Camp

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 7: Descend: Mweka Camp (3,100 m) to Mweka Gate (1,980 m) – Arusha

After breakfast, descend to Mweka Gate for a celebration and certificate collection. Drive back to Arusha for a well-deserved rest.

• Accommodation: Planet Lodge or similar in Arusha

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 8: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. The park is known for its diverse habitats, including acacia woodlands, underground water forests, and the scenic Lake Manyara. Wildlife, such as tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos, can be observed.

• Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Meals: All meals included

Day 9: Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park

Embark on an early morning hunt with the Bushmen, learning survival skills. Later, depart for Serengeti National Park, enjoying an afternoon game drive.

• Accommodation: Thorn Trees Camp Central Serengeti

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 10: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Start your day early with a morning game drive in the Serengeti, witnessing the wildlife waking up. Break for breakfast in the bush, and continue with game drives until lunchtime. Return to the campsite and enjoy the sunset.

• Accommodation: Thorn Trees Camp Central Serengeti

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 11: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending to the Seronera area for an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Thorn Trees Camp Central Serengeti.

• Accommodation: Thorn Trees Camp Central Serengeti

• Meals: All meals included

 

Day 12: Ngorongoro – Cultural Tour – Arusha – Airport

After breakfast, visit a local village near Ngorongoro for a cultural experience. Later, drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

• Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn or similar

• Meals: Breakfast & lunch included