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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
Click here now to enquire about The Marangu Route

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
Click here now to enquire about The Rongai Route

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
Click here now to enquire about The Machame Route

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
Click here now to enquire about The Shira Route

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
Click here now to enquire about The Lemosho Route

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

 

 

 

Purely Primates

Departure: Scheduled
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Safari Highlights:
An eight day African safari from Entebbe/Kigali, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda. This safari optimises time for gorilla trekking - allowing up to three treks total in BOTH Rwanda and Uganda. Available only as a private departure. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary is also included, and a trip to Lake Bunyoni for bird-watching and nature walks.

Kenyan Odyssey

Departure: Sunday
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Safari Highlights:
An eight day safari starting in Nairobi and ending on the shores of the delightful Indian Ocean, this is a comprehensive safari that visits four extremely diverse wilderness areas. From the lakes of the Great Rift Valley and open plains of the Mara to the undulating hills of Tsavo, this African safari is a great start to a safari and beach holiday.

Dik Dik Safari

Departure: Daily
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

Safari Highlights:
An nine day fly-in safari to the Serengeti for the first three nights is the ultimate start to any safari. With ample time to explore Serengeti's plains, valleys and granite outcrops, other highlights will include cultural interactions, picnic lunches and some great nature walks. For those staying at Kikoti, walking safaris and night game drives will also form part of the African safari.

Classic Botswana

Departure: Scheduled
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Safari Highlights:
An seven day safari holiday to Botswana, waking during the early hours to the distant groan of lion, you depart daily by open four-wheel drive vehicle or on foot with an armed guide. The focus of these safaris is their flexibility which is suited perfectly to those who seek comfort, luxury and a true wilderness experience. The itinerary may also operate in reverse.
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