Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Gran Melia Hotel
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly representative from Kili Amazing Adventures will greet you and assist with your transfer to the luxurious Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha. Nestled in lush gardens with stunning Mount Meru views, this serene retreat offers amenities like a spa, pool, and fitness center, making it the perfect place to relax and prepare for your adventure. Take in the tranquil atmosphere as you rest up for the exciting journey ahead

Day 2: Explore Arusha National Park
A short drive brings you to the breathtaking Arusha National Park, known for its diverse landscapes, including the Momela Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and Mount Meru. Enjoy a guided hike through lush forests, spotting wildlife like giraffes, bushbucks, and colobus monkeys, as well as over 400 bird species. A picnic lunch amidst scenic surroundings adds to the experience. Afterward, return to the Gran Melia Hotel for a Kilimanjaro climb briefing, pack your gear, and prepare for the adventure ahead. Your guide will assist with storing any belongings you won’t need on the mountain.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp
Depart the hotel at 8:00 AM with lunch boxes and drive to Londorossi Gate (7,000 ft) for Kilimanjaro National Park registration. From there, continue to the Morum Barea starting point, where you’ll have lunch before beginning a short, easy trek to Shira 1 Camp. The hike takes about 2.5 hours, and you’ll spend the night at the camp, located at 11,600 ft (3,610 m), with dinner served upon arrival.

Day 4: Moir Camp
Wake up at 5:30 AM, enjoy a hot drink, and pack your gear before breakfast. Today’s trek to Moir Camp takes about 5-6 hours, crossing the Shira Plateau and heading east through the “Garden of Shrubs and Tussock Grass.” You'll enter the Alpine Desert Zone before reaching Moir Camp for a hot lunch, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at 14,000ft

Day 5: Pofu Camp
Wake up at 5:30 AM, enjoy a hot drink, and pack your gear before breakfast. Today’s trek starts with a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley, with an optional detour to summit Little Lent Hill (14,550 ft). The route then follows a series of inclines and declines around Kibo’s northern slopes to Pofu Camp (13,400 ft). Along the way, enjoy stunning views across the plains to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border. Arrive at Pofu Camp after midday for a hot lunch and time to rest.

Day 6 Third Cave:

Wake up at 5:30 am and enjoy a steaming hot beverage of your choice while you plan how to pack your luggage before breakfast, so you are ready to go right after eating breakfast. Day 6 starts with a climb up the Buffalo Ridge. The route then continues east around the northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave at 12600 feet. The trek is shorter than the day before and by now you should be feeling well acclimatized to the altitude. You will arrive at the Third Cave around mid-afternoon, where you will have a pleasant, hot lunch.

Spend this afternoon resting and enjoying the view of Mawenzi Peak from the camp.

Day 8: Summit / Mweka Camp.

The slope flattens as you head west around the crater rim and you should arrive at the summit at or just after sunrise. Your stay here will be brief so get as many pictures as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. You will then retrace your steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point where you will turn south and head down the heavily screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp. Most trekkers take a short break here before continuing down to Millennium Camp for lunch then proceed to Mweka Camp for dinner and your final night on the mountain. In total you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on this particular day.

Day 9: Gran Melia Arusha.

Today, you will wake up knowing that you are returning to civilization and a nice hot shower. After a farewell breakfast, you will have a few minutes to meet with the entire team and say goodbye before starting your descent to Mweka Gate, which will take approximately 4 hours. Your driver will be waiting for you at the gate to pick you up and drive you back to the Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha.