Tanzania Offroad Trips

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive in Tanzania

Arrive in Tanzania

Depending on your international flight arrival hour, you will meet our guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport. The driver will take you to Altezza Lodge or a comparable lodge in Moshi town, near Mount Kilimanjaro. This will serve as your base before you embark on the trekking ahead. Your Trekking guide will meet you this evening inspect your trekking equipment and brief you of the upcoming adventure.

Main Destination:
Moshi (Town)
Accommodation:
Altezza Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

Enjoy an early breakfast at Altezza Lodge on the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Then join the trekking support crew who will be at the hotel slot, ready to assist you achieve the dream. You will head to starting point, Marangu gate for park entrance formalities. This day’s trek takes 4-5 hours through tropical rainforest to reach Mandara Hut.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Mandara Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut

Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut

Your second day on the mountain starts with a fairly steep climb through the last of the rainforest up to alpine meadows dotted with giant heather. Further on, the environment changes to open heath with stunted vegetation before opening out to bleak moorland. Today you will gain approximately 1,000 meters in altitude, so walk slowly in order to acclimatize properly. It is normally a 6-7 hour hike to reach Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Horombo Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

The terrain now becomes progressively more rocky and rugged and giant groundsels and lobelias make their appearance. The trail skirts Mawenzi Peak, before crossing a stark, almost lunar landscape and the tundra desert of ‘the saddle”. The hike to Kibo Hut takes anything from 5 to 7 hours and the views from the saddle are breath-taking. Make this an early night – your attempt on Uhuru Peak starts at midnight.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Kibo Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Kibo Hut - Kilimanjaro Summit - Horombo Hut

Kibo Hut - Kilimanjaro Summit - Horombo Hut

Soon after midnight, you will be awakened by your guides to start the zigzag trek up a long scree slope. After roughly two hours you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave and from here the gradient gets steeper. Continue your climb for approximately another 3 hours to Gilman’s Point and you will be rewarded by the dramatic sight of the rising sun reflecting off the ice fields and craggy peaks of Mawenzi.

Walk along the crater rim for another couple of hours to reach your goal – Uhuru Peak, towering at 19,340 ft. After congratulating yourself and your companions on this great achievement, descend to Kibo Hut for rest and refreshment before continuing to Horombo Hut for your last night on the mountain.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Horombo Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Horombo Hut - Altezza Lodge

Horombo Hut - Altezza Lodge

After a leisurely breakfast, make your final descent across the alpine meadow, past Mandara Hut and on down through the rainforest to Marangu Gate, where your driver and vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Altezza Lodge or a comparable alternative for where you will bid farewell to the trekking crew.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Altezza Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Airport Drop-off or extend to Safari

Airport Drop-off or extend to Safari

Depending with your step, you might either be taken to the airport or go on safari with our professional safari guide.

Main Destination:
Moshi (Town)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Tanzania Offroad Trips , not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.