5-day Kilimanjaro climbing trip (Marangu route) and safari

After breakfast, the hike continues, gradually leaving the forest and entering a moorland and heathland area. The landscape opens up, and on a clear day, you'll enjoy superb views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Summit.

The walking pace remains moderate to promote good acclimatization. Your guide will monitor your general condition throughout the day.

You will reach the Horombo refuge in the afternoon. The rest of the day is dedicated to rest, hydration, and admiring the alpine scenery.

Altitude: Starting point 2,700 m | Finishing point 3,720 m

Night at the Horombo refuge .

After breakfast, you leave Mandara Hut and head to Horombo Hut. The trail gradually winds through the rainforest into the alpine moorland zone. The vegetation changes, giving way to giant heather and vast open landscapes.

This day allows for better acclimatization to the altitude thanks to a gradual ascent. On a clear day, you can admire spectacular views of the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Your mountain guide monitors the group's pace and regularly checks your physical condition to ensure a safe ascent.

Upon arrival at Horombo Hut, you will have time to rest, hydrate, and enjoy the view of the Kilimanjaro massif. Hot dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

You continue your ascent towards Kibo Hut, crossing the famous alpine desert known as the "Saddle," located between the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape becomes more mineral and arid, offering a high mountain impression.

The hike is steady but more demanding due to the altitude. Your guide will adjust the pace to promote acclimatization and minimize fatigue. Once you arrive at Kibo Hut, you'll have a light meal and rest in preparation for the overnight summit ascent.

The guide briefed us on the ascent to the summit, checked our equipment, and rested before the night climb.

We depart around midnight for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The climb is slow and gradual up volcanic slopes, in the silence and cool of the night. The goal is to reach the summit at sunrise to enjoy an unforgettable view of the glaciers and the African plains.

After taking photos at the summit, you'll descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue down to the park entrance. Transfer to your lodge in Moshi (Summit Lodge / Farm of Dreams) for a full day of rest and relaxation.

This day is the most physically demanding but also the most rewarding, marking the culmination of your Kilimanjaro adventure.

After breakfast, departure in a 4x4 safari vehicle to Tarangire National Park. This park is renowned for its large herds of elephants, its giant baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, a source of life for many animals.

Daytime safari in search of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and numerous bird species.

Picnic lunch in the park.

In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, departure towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descent into the famous crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You'll enjoy an exceptional safari in search of the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhinoceros. You'll also see hippos, flamingos, and many other herbivores.

Picnic lunch at the bottom of the crater, near a water source.

In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, departure for Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its diverse landscapes: tropical forest, open plains and the shores of the alkaline lake.

Safari in search of the famous tree-roaming lions, elephants, giraffes, baboons and numerous bird species, including flamingos.

After lunch, a final safari followed by a transfer to Arusha, Moshi or the airport according to your program, marking the end of your Tanzanian adventure between mountains and safari.