Kilimanjaro Climbing Safaris

Mount Kilimanjaro is perhaps one of the most recognised images of Africa, with its glistening and mystical summit regularly peaking out from billowy clouds.

We offer 5 different routes for you to choose from.

The Marangu Route

Departure: Daily
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

African Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to the mountain and start trekking through beautiful rainforest. 3-4 hours' walking
Day 3: Leave the forest and cross moorland filled with high heather. 5-6 hours' walking
Day 4: Cross the saddle with its lunar landscape. 5-6 hours' walking
Day 5: Depart during the early hours for the final ascent to Gilman's Point to watch the sunrise, then on to Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 6: Easy-paced trek down to the main gate 5-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 7: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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Day	Destination	A	Board
Price p/p sharing		From US$ 1185
1	Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills	Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
2	Ascent to 2,765m	Mandara Hut	FB
3	Ascent to 3,790m	Horombo Hut	FB
4	Ascent to 4,750m	Kibo Hut	FB
5	Summit 5,896m and descend	Horombo Hut	BB
6	Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills	Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer
7	Depart

The Rongai Route

Departure: Daily
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Depart for the mountain. Walk through maize and potato fields, followed by pine forests. 3-4 hours' walking
Day 3: A steady walk with spectacular views of the eastern ice-fields and Kibo. 6-7 hours' walking
Day 4: Short steep morning climb. Afternoon to acclimatise with time to explore local surroundings. 3-4 hours' walking
Day 5: Cross the lunar desert. Rest of the day to acclimatise and early to bed. 5-6 hours' walking
Day 6: Depart during the early hours for the final ascent to Gilman's Point to watch the sunrise, then on to Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 7: Steady descent through moorland and forest to the base of the mountain. 5-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 8: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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Day	Destination	A	Board
Price p/p sharing		From US$ 1549
1	Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills	Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
2	Ascent to 2,600m	Forest Edge Camp	FB
3	Ascent to 3,600m	Kikelewa Cave Camp	FB
4	Ascent to 4,330m	Mawenzi Tarn Camp	FB
5	Ascent to 4,750m	School Camp	FB
6	Summit 5,896m and descend	Horombo Camp	FB
7	Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills	Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
8	Depart

The Machame Route

Departure: Daily
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to the mountain. Trek through banana and coffee farms, before crossing the beautiful rainforest and heathland. 4-5 hours' walking
Day 3: Steep morning climb, with some of the most magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and Kibo Peak. 4-6 hours' walking
Day 4: Trek across the lava ridges of the glacier. 5-7 hours' walking
Day 5: Steep morning climb with superb views of the ice-fields. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 6: Depart during the early hours for Stella Point, before the final trek to Gilman's and Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 7: Easy-paced trek down to the gate. 4-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 8: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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Day	Destination	A	Board
Price p/p sharing		From US$ 1561
1	Arusha	Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
2	Ascent to 3,000m	Machame Camp	FB
3	Ascent to 3,720m	Shira Cave	FB
4	Ascent to 3,900m	Great Barranco Valley Camp	FB
5	Ascent to 4,600m	Barafu Camp	FB
6	Summit at 5,896m and descend	Mweka Forest Camp	FB
7	Arusha	Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
8	Depart

The Shira Route

Departure: Daily
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

Holidays in Africa Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to Londorossi Park Gate. Walk through plantations, farmlands and plains, with the chance to see buffalo, roan and other antelope. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 3: Trek across heathland, moorland and the plateau's rock formations. 4-5 hours' walking
Day 4: Traverse the northern ice-fields on a steady ascent to Moir. 4-8 hours' walking
Day 5: Trek across the lava ridges with views of the towering glacier. 5-7 hours' walking. Itinerary at a glance
Day 6: Steep morning climb on the south-eastern flank of Kibo. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 7: Depart during the early hours for Stella Peak, before the final trek to Gilman's and Uhuru Point. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 8: A gentle descent through lush forest to the base of the park. 4-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 9: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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Day	Destination	A	Board
Price p/p sharing		From US$ 1838
1	Arusha	Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
2	Ascent to 3,500m	Shira 1	FB
3	Ascent to 3,840m	Shira Hut	FB
4	Ascent to 4,200m	Moir Hut	FB
5	Ascent to 3,900m	Great Barranco Valley Camp	FB
6	Ascent to 4,600m	Barafu Camp	FB
7	Summit at 5,896m and descend	Mweka Forest Camp	FB
8	Arusha	Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
9	Depart

The Lemosho Route

Departure: Daily
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to Londorossi Park Gate. Walk through plantations, farmlands and plains, with the chance to see buffalo, roan and other antelope. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 3: Trek across heathland, grassy moorland and the plateau's rock formations with acclimatisation walks as well. 4-6 hours' walking
Day 4: Explore volcanic rock formations of Shira Cathedral with great views of Kibo and Mount Meru. 4-8 hours' walking
Day 5: Trek across the lava ridges with incredible views of the towering Heim and Kerstein glaciers. 5-7 hours' walking
Day 6: Steep and adventurous morning trek on the south-eastern flank of Kibo. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 7: Depart during the early hours for Stella Point, before the final trek to Gilman's and Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 8: A gentle descent through lush forest to the base of the park. 4-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 9: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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Day	Destination	A	Board
Price p/p sharing		From US$
1	Arusha	Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
2	Ascent to 3,500m	Mkubwa Camp	FB
3	Ascent to 3,840m	Shira Plateau	FB
4	Ascent to 4,200m	Shira Camp	FB
5	Ascent to 3,900m	Great Barranco Valley Camp	FB
6	Ascent to 4,600m	Barafu Camp	FB
7	Summit at 5,896m and descend	Rau Camp	FB
8	Arusha	Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel	Transfer / BB
9	Depart