Elephants, Escarpments & Eden
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Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Trek Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Rongai Route, with two nights in Arusha, mountain camps and huts, and a guided summit attempt to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.
Northern approach: Begin from Kilimanjaro’s quieter northern slopes.
Montane forest: Trek through forested lower slopes as the landscape gradually changes.
Mawenzi Tarn: Camp beneath the dramatic volcanic formations of Mawenzi Peak.
Acclimatisation day: Take a shorter guided hike to gain elevation before returning to rest.
Kibo–Mawenzi Saddle: Cross the stark, high-altitude landscape between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Summit night: Ascend through darkness to Gilman’s Point, Stella Point and Uhuru Peak.
Uhuru Peak: Stand at 5,895 metres for a memorable sunrise over Africa.
Northern-to-southern traverse: Begin on the northern side and descend via Marangu.
Expert guiding: Trek with experienced guides, porters and a professional mountain team.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha, and meet your mountain guide for a climb briefing and equipment check.
Drive to Rongai Gate, register, and trek through forest to Simba Camp.
Trek from Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp through higher moorland, with views of Mawenzi.
Climb to Mawenzi Tarn through increasingly rugged high-altitude terrain.
Enjoy a guided acclimatisation hike around Mawenzi Tarn, then return to rest.
Cross the Kibo–Mawenzi Saddle to Kibo Hut and prepare for the summit attempt.
Begin the pre-dawn summit ascent, climb to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo Hut.
Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate, then transfer to Arusha.
Enjoy breakfast in Arusha, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or continue to your next destination.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
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Private airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Comfortable hotel accommodation in Arusha before and after the mountain trek.
Professional English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guide.
Experienced mountain porters, cooks and support crew.
Rongai Route mountain park entrance fees.
Kilimanjaro conservation and applicable mountain fees.
Mountain accommodation at Simba Camp, Kikelewa Camp, Mawenzi Tarn and Kibo Hut.
Overnight accommodation at Horombo Hut after the summit.
Full-board meals during the mountain trek.
Breakfast and dinner at the Arusha hotel as specified in the itinerary.
Drinking water during the mountain trek.
Pre-climb briefing and equipment check.
Dedicated acclimatisation day around Mawenzi Tarn.
Guided summit attempt to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.
Mountain rescue and emergency support fees as applicable.
Government taxes and statutory levies.
International and domestic flights unless specifically included.
Tanzania visa and travel documentation.
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
Personal trekking and mountain equipment.
Alcoholic and other personal beverages.
Laundry, telephone charges and other personal expenses.
Tips and gratuities for mountain guides, porters, cooks, hotel staff and other crew.
Optional activities in Arusha.
Additional hotel nights before or after the scheduled itinerary.
Personal emergency evacuation costs not covered by applicable rescue arrangements.
Additional activities, accommodation or services not specifically listed as included.
Tanzania safari or Zanzibar extensions unless specifically included in your booking.
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