Pick up from the airport and transfer to Arusha for briefing, dinner and overnight at the Arusha Serena Hotel & Spa.

After registering at Londorosi Gate then drive to road head near Lemosho glades and start the trek through the rain forest to the Rain Forest camp (Big tree) {2440m/8000ft}. Our trek this day will be along a little used track known as chamber’s Route. In some places, the vegetation is so undisturbed by humans that it grows right across the narrow track. Flora and fauna are richer here than on other more popular routes through the rain forest (3-4hrs walking).

A full day’s trek with a height gain over 600mts/2000ft, taking us to a lunch stop at Shira Camp, a beautiful valley just outside the Shira crater at around 3050mts/10000ft. After lunch we cross in to the Shira caldera a high attitude desert plateau rarely visited by man. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones. It is filled with lava flow from Kibo, and its rim is eroded and blasted away by weather and volcanic action. We camp at Shira one.

From the Shira plateau, we continue to the east, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, Called the” Shark’s Tooth”. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4,876 meters. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 3,860 meters. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

After breakfast, we leave the Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley (4200m) campsite.

After breakfast, we leave the Karanga Valley and pass the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue to the Barafu camp, which is located at an altitude of 4,600 meters. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Early morning, we continue our way to the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5,985 meters. This part of the climb takes about 6 hours. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. At Uhuru peak, we have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka camp site at 3,100 meters. This part of the descent takes about 5 hours. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. Beer and soda may be available for purchase at the Mweka Hut—The only place on this route.

Early morning, we continue our way to the summit of Uhuru Peak at 5,985 meters. This part of the climb takes about 6 hours. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. At Uhuru peak, we have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down Mweka campsite at 3,100 meters. This part of the descent takes about 5 hours. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. Beer and soda may be available for purchase at Mweka Hut- the only place on this route.

Walk down across the rain forest to Mweka Gate for picnic lunch (or have lunch later at the lodge) and presentation of certificates and photos. After the presentation, we drive to our base lodge/hotel in Arusha for a welcome hot shower, Dinner and overnight. (2,1/2-3 hours walk.

After breakfast, depart to Tarangire National Park. Game drive on arrival, Have lunch at the lodge. Another afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari lodge.

After breakfast, depart to the Serengeti with picnic lunch. Game drive en route and on arrival. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti katikati.

Early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park and come back for breakfast, full day game drive picnic lunch or lunch at the lodge, dinner and overnight at Serengeti katikati.

Early morning game drive in the Serengeti national Park and come back for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to Ngorongoro with picnic lunch. Visit the Olduvai George where the remains of the ancient man (Zinjanthropus) were found. Visit to a maasai village (if you like). Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.

After breakfast, full day game drive in the Ngorongoro crater with picnic lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.

After breakfast, return to Arusha. Shopping on the way and have lunch at Arusha. Optional visit to a museum and evening transfer to the airport for the flight to Zanzibar.

Beach holiday at CASA DEM MAR HOTEL Zanzibar.

Beach holiday at CASA DEM MAR HOTEL Zanzibar.

Beach holiday at CASA DEM MAR HOTEL Zanzibar.

After breakfast, day free and evening transfer to the Airport for your overseas flight.