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: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

• Elevation: 1,950m to 2,625m
• Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
• Activities: Begin trekking through open woodlands with spectacular views.
• Overnight: Simba Camp.

Day 4: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp

• Elevation: 2,625m to 3,600m
• Trekking Time: 6–7 hours
• Activities: Ascend through moorland to Kikelewa Camp.
• Overnight: Kikelewa Camp.

Day 5: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

• Elevation: 3,600m to 4,315m
• Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
• Activities: Trek to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, located beneath the jagged peaks of Mawenzi.
• Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn Camp.

Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp

• Elevation: 4,315m to 4,695m
• Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
• Activities: Traverse the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Camp.
• Overnight: Kibo Camp.

Day 7: Summit Day (Uhuru Peak) and Descend to Horombo Camp

• Elevation: 4,695m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) to 3,720m
• Trekking Time: 10–14 hours
• Activities: Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak, followed by descent to Horombo Camp.
• Overnight: Horombo Camp.

Day 8: Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

• Elevation: 3,720m to 1,860m
• Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
• Activities: Descend through the forest to Marangu Gate.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Charming Eco Homes for lunch and a day room.