Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

• Arrival: Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to Charming Eco Homes.
• Evening: Settle into your eco-friendly accommodation, enjoy a delicious organic dinner, and relax.
• Overnight: Charming Eco Homes.

Day 2: Full-Day Acclimatization at Arusha National Park

• Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Arusha National Park (45 minutes).
• Activities:
  • Guided walking safari through the forest and savannah, spotting giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and more.
  • Visit Ngurdoto Crater for panoramic views and wildlife spotting.
  • Optional canoe safari at Momella Lakes with views of flamingos and Mount Meru.
• Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
• Afternoon: Continue light hikes to acclimatize and prepare for the climb.
• Evening: Return to Charming Eco Homes for dinner.
• Overnight: Charming Eco Homes.

Day 3: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

• Elevation: 1,870m to 2,720m
• Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
• Activities: Trek through the rainforest to Mandara Hut.
• Overnight: Mandara Hut.

Day 4: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

• Elevation: 2,720m to 3,720m
• Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
• Activities: Hike through moorland with views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
• Overnight: Horombo Hut.

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

• Elevation: 3,720m to 4,703m
• Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
• Activities: Trek across the alpine desert to Kibo Hut.
• Overnight: Kibo Hut.

Day 6: Summit Day (Uhuru Peak) and Descend to Horombo Hut

• Elevation: 4,703m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) to 3,720m
• Trekking Time: 10–12 hours
• Activities: Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo Hut.
• Overnight: Horombo Hut.

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

• Elevation: 3,720m to 1,870m
• Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
• Activities: Final descent to Marangu Gate.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Charming Eco Homes for lunch and a day room. Later transfer to Kilimanjaro airport.